Match Report


MurciaMurcia     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Diego MarescaD. Maresca62
G
1
G
60Zerbini AlbertiniZ. Albertini
Felipe PascualF. Pascual71
D
2captain
D
61Rafael PastorR. Pastor
Jose Javier DelgadoJ. Delgado67
D
3
D
58Paul MckinlayP. Mckinlay
Eduardo DuranE. Duran53
D
4
D
55Daniel DominguezD. Dominguez
Eugenio FarinosE. Farinos52
D
5
D
50Ernesto MoyaE. Moya
Alfredo SaezA. Saez61
M
6
M
75Enrique DuranE. Duran
Pedro FuentesP. Fuentes60
M
7
M
69Eduardo BlancoE. Blanco
Patricio AriasP. Arias53
M
8
M
63Patricio DiezP. Diez
Jose Fortes MorenoJ. Moreno50
M
captain9
A
81Adrian SalmonA. Salmon
Ernesto CastroE. Castro65
A
10
A
65Leonardo DuranL. Duran
Antonino TattiA. Tatti62
A
11
A
62Mauricio MoraM. Mora
 
Jan JentschJ. Jentsch59
A
12
M
58Samir HallerS. Haller
Luigi GilardinoL. Gilardino57
A
13
M
57Ricardo MoyaR. Moya
Adolfo PichichiA. Pichichi55
G
14
M
57Frederico MolownyF. Molowny

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 10,731 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia 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 Claudio Ramos.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
2.13
Antonino Tatti flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro threads the ball through into the box. Antonino Tatti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.08
Eduardo Duran comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Duran. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Duran grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.16
Jose Fortes Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Tatti but the linesman indicates offside!
8.27
Pedro Fuentes makes a simple pass to Antonino Tatti. Antonino Tatti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.47
Jose Fortes Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Castro who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Mckinlay.
12.15
Eduardo Blanco receives the ball from a throw-in from Patricio Diez. Eduardo Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Duran. Enrique Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.14
Pedro Fuentes makes a simple pass to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro plays a quick one-two with Antonino Tatti and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.51
Rafael Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Duran controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Duran passes the ball forward to Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.01
Felipe Pascual gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Antonino Tatti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.50
Adrian Salmon hits a low pass to Mauricio Mora. Mauricio Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
32.27
Showing composure, Patricio Diez plays the ball forward to Mauricio Mora. Mauricio Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Duran. Leonardo Duran makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
33.50
Patricio Arias threads the ball through to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.16
Alfredo Saez threads the ball through to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Moreno. Jose Fortes Moreno beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Enrique Duran blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Murcia kick off!
47.25
Murcia are in full control of this game.
49.28
Jose Fortes Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.29
Paul Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Duran. Leonardo Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.48
Felipe Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Moya.
57.16
Murcia are in full control of this game.
59.39
Enrique Duran plays the ball forward to Patricio Diez. Patricio Diez decides to run forward with the ball. Patricio Diez whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon connects with a diving header. It's there!! Diego Maresca has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.01
Jose Fortes Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Castro controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.01
Enrique Duran plays the ball forward to Mauricio Mora. Mauricio Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.46
Enrique Duran threads the ball through to Leonardo Duran. Leonardo Duran shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.50
Daniel Dominguez makes a strong solo run forward. Daniel Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Duran. Leonardo Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Diego Maresca as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
79.09
Enrique Duran takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Fortes Moreno gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
85.16
Antonino Tatti flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Castro who takes it down. Ernesto Castro shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
89.15
With vision, Enrique Duran plays the ball forward to Leonardo Duran. Leonardo Duran shoots from 25 yards but Diego Maresca is on top of it.
90.00
Patricio Diez threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Mora. Mauricio Mora shoots from distance but Diego Maresca reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Murcia

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
22.1%
48.1%
29.9%

Scorers
Adrian Salmon 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Salmon of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Diego Maresca (GK)
8
2.Felipe Pascual (DEF)
8
3.Jose Javier Delgado (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Duran (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Eugenio Farinos (DEF)
6
6.Alfredo Saez (MID)
6
7.Pedro Fuentes (MID)
7
8.Patricio Arias (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Moreno (MID)
7
10.Ernesto Castro (ATT)
6
11.Antonino Tatti (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Jentsch (ATT)
0
13.Luigi Gilardino (ATT)
0
14.Adolfo Pichichi (GK)
0

1.Zerbini Albertini (GK)
6
2.Rafael Pastor (DEF)
7
3.Paul Mckinlay (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Dominguez (DEF)
7
5.Ernesto Moya (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Duran (MID)
8
7.Eduardo Blanco (MID)
6
8.Patricio Diez (MID)
8
9.Adrian Salmon (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Leonardo Duran (ATT)
7
11.Mauricio Mora (ATT)
7
 
12.Samir Haller (MID)
0
13.Ricardo Moya (MID)
0
14.Frederico Molowny (MID)
0