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 Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 17,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
3.18
0-0Rafael Ibanez sees Abdelmalek Arribagé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abdelmalek Arribagé lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.20
0-0Rafael Diez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Diez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Daniel José Mari!
6.31
0-0Luis Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Diez.
22.01
Rafael Diez makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.24
Patricio Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Omer Carlton plays the ball forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Arribagé controls it well on his chest. Abdelmalek Arribagé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.04
0-0Fernando Vega hacks Luis Delgado from behind! The referee calls over Fernando Vega and warns him to calm down! Luis Delgado runs off the knock.
30.17
1-0Rafael Diez makes a simple pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.06
Frederico Arias makes a strong solo run forward. Frederico Arias hits a low pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
40.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Matteo plays the ball forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.56
Alfredo Ramos makes a simple pass to Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez makes a probing pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
44.49
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Bravo controls it well on his chest. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Union Las Palmas start the second half!
49.45
Don Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Rafael Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
54.20
Omer Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry darts forward. Don Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
55.40
With a delightful solo run, Juan-Carlos Bravo stretches the opposition's defence. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.53
2-0Abdelmalek Arribagé hacks Rafael Diez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Rafael Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.34
Juan-Carlos Bravo hits a low pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.12
Alfredo Ramos sees Rafael Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Diez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.37
Patricio Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Ibanez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Javier Pastor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gregorio Merino easily gets down and covers it.
67.35
Alberto Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez powers a header at goal but Daniel José Mari is on top of it.
73.34
Alfredo Ramos sees Erik Darwinkel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Darwinkel kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Daniel José Mari manages to keep it out.
75.18
Matt Matteo receives the ball from a throw-in from Rafael Diez. Matt Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.58
4-0Juan-Carlos Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Brian Gilchrist!
83.33
4-0Juan-Carlos Bravo hacks Don Hendry from behind! Juan-Carlos Bravo is shown the yellow card! Don Hendry runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
22.9%
47.1%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Bravo of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) |   | 7 |
| 8. | Matt Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Fernando Vega (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Erik Darwinkel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jacob Rowett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel José Mari (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Omer Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patricio Rey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Steve Maclean (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Munoz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Calvo (GK) | 0 | |