Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Valencia. A crowd of 18,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Arias.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Arias.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
3.40
0-0Juan-Carlos Bravo hits a low pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.10
0-0Felipe Leon threads the ball through to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.19
Frederico Arias threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo hits a low pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.07
Andy Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Basto. Olivier Basto flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Saez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.17
0-0Ali Bruno passes the ball forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Gregorio Merino is on top of it.
26.01
Juan-Carlos Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Harley.
28.02
0-1Ali Bruno changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.57
Felipe Leon makes a probing pass to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. With a superhuman jump, Edouard Blanc connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.33
Rafael Diez passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
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. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Valencia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.35
0-2Filipe Martins threads a neat ball through to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno collects the pass. Ali Bruno cuts inside the box! Ali Bruno rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Matt Blake.
55.45
0-2Mauricio Saez catches Frederico Arias on the ankles. The referee warns Mauricio Saez to calm down! Frederico Arias runs off the knock.
57.21
Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo collects the pass. Alberto Bravo plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Vega and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Bravo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Rafael Moreira. Excellent save.
59.52
Rafael Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel tries a spectacular long range effort but Rafael Moreira is on top of it.
60.16
Pius Van Kouwen receives the ball from a throw-in from Ali Bruno. Pius Van Kouwen knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gregorio Merino.
61.08
0-2Ali Bruno takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Pius Van Kouwen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.33
Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward. Pius Van Kouwen collects the pass. Pius Van Kouwen lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gregorio Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
66.31
0-2Frederico Arias hits a low pass to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo threads the ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo puts a great ball through. Fernando Vega runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.20
Frederico Arias makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Bravo cuts inside the box! Juan-Carlos Bravo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rafael Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
75.43
Olivier Basto makes a simple pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.03
Patricio Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
81.30
Juan-Carlos Bravo plays the ball forward to Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Matt Matteo advances with the ball. Matt Matteo shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
30.8%
43.6%
25.6%
Scorers
| Erik Darwinkel 81 | Michael Brunswijk 28 Edouard Blanc 33, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edouard Blanc of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Merino (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Diez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Matt Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Erik Darwinkel (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabrizio Fusco (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Filipe Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Michael Brunswijk (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mauricio Saez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID) | 0 | |