Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Enrique Guerrero LopezE. Guerrero Lopez62
G
1
G
62Nicolas LeonN. Leon
Florian BirkwaldF. Birkwald62
D
2captain
D
56Carlos HierroC. Hierro
Guido OddoG. Oddo61
D
3
D
54Daniel DominguezD. Dominguez
Tobias HerzogT. Herzog55
D
captain4
D
52Frederico PerezF. Perez
Patrick MontagueP. Montague55
D
5
D
49Julien RaméJ. Ramé
Nicolas GarciaN. Garcia63
M
6
M
64Adolfo HidalgoA. Hidalgo
Alberto NunezA. Nunez58
M
7
M
62Patricio DiezP. Diez
Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone53
M
8
M
58Samir HallerS. Haller
Marcos HerreraM. Herrera50
M
9
A
82Carlos RomanC. Roman
Antonio MarinA. Marin81
A
10
A
79Adrian SalmonA. Salmon
Gilles WatsonG. Watson67
A
11
A
63Francisco CalvoF. Calvo
 
Daniel GonzalezD. Gonzalez64
A
12
A
61Mauricio MoraM. Mora
Rafael CamachoR. Camacho59
G
13
G
59Zerbini AlbertiniZ. Albertini
Frederico DelgadoF. Delgado57
G
14
M
56Ricardo MoyaR. Moya

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 12,222 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Jimenez.


0.00
Albacete Balompie start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.36
Alberto Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Haller.
3.58
Carlos Roman barges into Guido Oddo. Carlos Roman is warned by the referee! Guido Oddo stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.37
Nicolas Garcia hacks Francisco Calvo from behind! The referee brings Nicolas Garcia to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Calvo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.53
Guido Oddo makes a probing pass to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone hits a low pass to Marcos Herrera. Marcos Herrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Albacete Balompie are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.12
Craig Johnstone passes the ball forward to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.39
Alberto Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julien Ramé.
22.26
Samir Haller flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Calvo controls it well on his chest. Francisco Calvo makes a probing pass to Adrian Salmon but he's offside!
24.38
With a delightful solo run, Patricio Diez stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Diez shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Enrique Guerrero Lopez smothers it!
27.08
With a delightful solo run, Craig Johnstone stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.33
Julien Ramé threads the ball through to Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adolfo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
30.32
Craig Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Garcia. Nicolas Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Marin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gilles Watson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nicolas Leon comfortably gets down and covers it.
32.08
Samir Haller threads the ball through to Patricio Diez. Patricio Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.34
Alberto Nunez threads a neat ball through to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Nicolas Leon!
38.49
Carlos Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Calvo who brings the ball under control. Francisco Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Patrick Montague and the loose ball is cleared up field.
39.06
Nicolas Garcia plays the ball forward to Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nicolas Leon didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.27
Tobias Herzog picks a pass forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Craig Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Perez.
44.59
Guido Oddo threads the ball through to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marin easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Marin shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee whistles 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 Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
49.16
Samir Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
54.35
Adolfo Hidalgo surges forward with the ball. Adolfo Hidalgo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Enrique Guerrero Lopez.
55.06
Corner kick to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Adolfo Hidalgo chips it out wide. Daniel Dominguez is dispossessed by a tackle from Nicolas Garcia.
57.17
Daniel Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Hidalgo who takes it down. Adolfo Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.23
With a delightful solo run, Francisco Calvo stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Salmon but he's offside!
66.04
Nicolas Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Watson who brings the ball under control. Gilles Watson whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.06
Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Nunez who brings the ball under control. Alberto Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.55
Alberto Nunez flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Marin who brings the ball under control. Antonio Marin threads the ball through to Craig Johnstone but he's offside!
77.07
Marcos Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Garcia brings the ball forward. Nicolas Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Marin!
84.54
Marcos Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Hierro. Marcos Herrera is shown the yellow card! Carlos Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.33
Nicolas Garcia threads a neat ball through to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Leon who gathers it comfortably.
89.27
Samir Haller flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Salmon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Salmon shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

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

Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
25%
47.5%
27.5%

Scorers
Antonio Marin 14, 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Marin of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings