Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
3.16
0-0Henning Haaland flicks a high pass forward to Samuele Pecorari who brings the ball under control. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland connects with a diving header but somehow Gregorio Merino manages to keep it out.
6.20
0-0Graham Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.54
0-0Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Erik Darwinkel easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erik Darwinkel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Moya.
12.35
With a delightful solo run, Jose Marcelino stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.38
0-1Graham Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero brings the ball forward. Enrique Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Merino with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
18.19
Graham Hall takes it forward alone. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.22
Julian Moya threads a neat ball through to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero surges forward with the ball. Enrique Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. With a superhuman jump, Samuele Pecorari connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samuele Pecorari!
26.40
0-2Peter Madrid controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Henning Haaland is offside!
27.38
Alberto Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Bonaventure Manfredini!
34.10
Rafael Diez hits a low pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.19
0-2Enrique Caminero makes a probing pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari plays a quick one-two with Jose Marcelino and rushes in on goal... Matt Blake catches Samuele Pecorari on the ankles. Samuele Pecorari appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.00
Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Caminero who brings the ball under control. Enrique Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
47.12
Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Chianese collects the pass. Massimo Chianese shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.13
Matt Blake makes a simple pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vega collects the pass. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.51
Henning Haaland threads a neat ball through to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese shoots from long range. Gregorio Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.15
Matt Matteo receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Arias. Matt Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.46
0-2RCD Espanyol have made 3 substitutions with Dominic Ritchie replacing Samuel Varela, Frederic Vander replacing Enrique Caminero and Gustavo Enrique Samuel replacing Henning Haaland .
63.19
Matt Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel makes a looping header on goal but somehow Bonaventure Manfredini manages to keep it out.
65.42
Jose Marcelino makes a probing pass to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander plays a quick one-two with Jose Marcelino and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Frederic Vander provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gregorio Merino manages to gather it comfortably.
69.19
With vision, Peter Madrid laces a weighted ball forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Enrique Samuel. Gustavo Enrique Samuel knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.29
Graham Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gregorio Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
73.47
Graham Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Enrique Samuel. Gustavo Enrique Samuel shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.04
Julian Moya surges forward with the ball. Julian Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Gregorio Merino!
85.16
0-2Samuele Pecorari catches Patricio Sanz on the ankles. The referee calls over Samuele Pecorari and warns him to calm down! Patricio Sanz stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.04
Graham Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gustavo Enrique Samuel. Gustavo Enrique Samuel whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
38.2%
45.6%
16.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Caminero of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Merino (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Erik Darwinkel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabrizio Fusco (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Hall (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jose Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Massimo Chianese (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henning Haaland (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dominic Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Frederic Vander (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gustavo Enrique Samuel (ATT) | 6 | |