Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Alex SamsonAlex Samson Computer Player Computer Player
Isaac GrossmanI. Grossman82
G
1
G
70Gregorio MerinoG. Merino
Scott InglisS. Inglis75
D
2
D
80Alfredo RamosA. Ramos
Victor SantosV. Santos73
D
3
D
68Matt BlakeM. Blake
Edward RowettE. Rowett74
D
4
D
57Frederico AriasF. Arias
Korey GruenebaumK. Gruenebaum85
M
5
D
56Patricio SanzP. Sanz
Francisco VergesF. Verges79
M
6
M
74Rafael DiezR. Diez
Eugenio RomanE. Roman83
M
captain7captain
M
65Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo
Andres HierroA. Hierro85
M
8
M
64Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Shota IkediaS. Ikedia78
M
9
A
72Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Martin FerrerM. Ferrer73
A
10
A
69Fernando VegaF. Vega
Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca73
A
11
A
67Erik DarwinkelE. Darwinkel
 
Andres NavarroA. Navarro73
D
12
A
66Jacob RowettJ. Rowett
Paul DalglishP. Dalglish74
M
13
G
64Nicolas RubioN. Rubio
Adolfo LeonA. Leon70
A
14
M
63Felipe RedondoF. Redondo

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 18,996 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.


0.00
The first half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
6.27
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Matt Matteo who brings the ball under control. Matt Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Isaac Grossman manages to gather it.
12.15
Scott Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Ikedia. Shota Ikedia whips in a cross ball towards Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.13
Frederico Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo makes a simple pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.52
Alberto Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Matt Matteo who takes it down. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.09
Scott Inglis makes a probing pass to Francisco Verges. With a delightful solo run, Francisco Verges stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Verges shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.13
Juan-Carlos Bravo takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Bravo shoots from 20 yards but Isaac Grossman is on top of it.
38.07
Francisco Verges makes a simple pass to Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.15
Rafael Diez threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the second half underway!
49.05
Patricio Sanz decides to run forward with the ball. Patricio Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
51.43
Francisco Verges brings the ball forward. Francisco Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.49
Francisco Verges clumsily knocks into Fernando Vega. The referee calls over Francisco Verges and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.28
Patricio Sanz makes a simple pass to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Isaac Grossman manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.45
Matt Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Erik Darwinkel collects the pass. Erik Darwinkel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Rowett.
61.34
Rafael Diez makes a probing pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
63.10
Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Andres Hierro collects the pass. Andres Hierro hits a low pass to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
66.25
Matt Blake sees Alberto Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel beats his man to it with a header. Isaac Grossman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.31
Frederico Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo threads a neat ball through to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Inglis.
72.14
Korey Gruenebaum flicks a high pass forward. Martin Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Ferrer shoots from distance but is denied by Gregorio Merino. Excellent save.
73.10
Samuel Fonseca barges into Rafael Diez. Samuel Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Diez runs off the knock.
75.24
Andres Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer edges inside the box! Martin Ferrer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's miles wide!
79.55
Matt Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo plays the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Grossman who gathers it comfortably.
81.36
Victor Santos hacks Fernando Vega from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Vega runs off the knock.
83.01
Erik Darwinkel hacks Edward Rowett from behind! The referee brings Erik Darwinkel to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Rowett stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.12
Alfredo Ramos passes the ball forward to Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez passes the ball forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%

Scorers
Francisco Verges 38
Samuel Fonseca 51
Rafael Diez 16
Erik Darwinkel 44, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erik Darwinkel of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Isaac Grossman (GK)
7
2.Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3.Victor Santos (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Edward Rowett (DEF)
6
5.Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
6.Francisco Verges (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Eugenio Roman (MID)
6
8.Andres Hierro (MID)
6
9.Shota Ikedia (MID)
6
10.Martin Ferrer (ATT)
6
11.Samuel Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Andres Navarro (DEF)
0
13.Paul Dalglish (MID)
0
14.Adolfo Leon (ATT)
0

1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
6
2.Alfredo Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Matt Blake (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Arias (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Diez (MID)goal scored
8
7.Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID)
7
8.Matt Matteo (MID)
7
9.Alberto Bravo (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Vega (ATT)
6
11.Erik Darwinkel (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jacob Rowett (ATT)
0
13.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
14.Felipe Redondo (MID)
0