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 Mallorca. A crowd of 13,645 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gainza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gainza.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
2.47
0-0Rodolfo Menendez sees Billy Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Cleland plays a one-two with Scott Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Billy Cleland comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.55
0-0Carlos Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Diez who brings the ball under control. Patricio Diez knocks the ball forward to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo makes a probing pass to Carlos Roman but he's offside!
6.21
0-0Adolfo Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Calvo who takes it down. Francisco Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Helguera.
8.35
Patricio Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
10.46
0-1Rodolfo Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Lars Maier who takes it down. Lars Maier shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.39
0-1Francisco Calvo sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Calvo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
34.44
Frederico Perez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Frederico Perez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Perez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carlos Roman. Carlos Roman side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
38.53
Daniel Soler flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Roman collects the pass. Carlos Roman whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Diez. Patricio Diez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Gerhard Behrens. Excellent save.
44.45
Rodolfo Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Maier. Lars Maier connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off the second half!
49.24
0-1Syd Ball comes in with a very late challenge on Daniel Soler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Daniel Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.33
Daniel Soler threads a neat ball through to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo edges inside the box! Francisco Calvo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gerhard Behrens had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
61.22
Daniel Soler flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Roman who brings the ball under control. Carlos Roman edges inside the box! Carlos Roman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.26
Julien Ramé chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon passes the ball forward to Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo passes the ball forward to Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
71.38
Carlos Hierro hits a low pass to Carlos Roman. Carlos Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
73.23
1-1Patricio Diez clumsily knocks into Fernando Antunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.16
Rodolfo Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Hierro. The referee calls over Rodolfo Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.11
Frederico Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Roman. Carlos Roman shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.57
1-1Patricio Diez flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Calvo who brings the ball under control. Francisco Calvo rushes past Darius James! Some silky footwork from Francisco Calvo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Andres Helguera.
84.31
Daniel Dominguez passes the ball forward to Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.15
With some swift thinking, Daniel Soler plays the ball forward to Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Carlos Roman. Carlos Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gerhard Behrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Lars Maier threads a neat ball through to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
28.6%
41.4%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Calvo of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julien Ramé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Hidalgo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Diez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Daniel Soler (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carlos Roman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adrian Salmon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Calvo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Mauricio Mora (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Zerbini Albertini (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samir Haller (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gerhard Behrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andres Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Syd Ball (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Rodolfo Menendez (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Marc Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Maier (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Andre Moreira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harvey Draper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Kohler (ATT) | 0 | |