Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 12,906 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 Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
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 Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gainza.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Alfredo Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Moya.
8.56
0-0Nicolas Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Caminero. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Caminero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Zerbini Albertini.
10.32
0-0It's a corner kick. Kevin Meiklejohn kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Mauricio Mora gets to the ball and clears it up field.
12.16
Eduardo Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
15.10
0-1Kevin Meiklejohn plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin plays a quick one-two with Alfredo Caminero and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Antonio Marin provides some space. He shoots at goal. Antonio Marin scores for Albacete Balompie!!
24.04
0-1Enrique Duran flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Pardo. Edmundo Pardo shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.55
Juan-Carlos Bravo passes the ball forward to Fernando Vidal. Fernando Vidal sees Alfredo Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Caminero edges inside the box! Alfredo Caminero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Zerbini Albertini with no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
30.01
0-2Kevin Meiklejohn hacks Enrique Duran from behind! The referee warns Kevin Meiklejohn to calm down! Enrique Duran stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.10
0-2Enrique Duran deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Salmon. Adrian Salmon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Edmundo Pardo is offside!
40.30
With some swift thinking, Juan-Carlos Bravo plays the ball forward to Nicolas Garcia. Nicolas Garcia sees space and advances. Nicolas Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Caminero. Alfredo Caminero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.42
Florian Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Arturo Moya. Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Moya plays the ball forward to Alfredo Caminero. Without breaking stride, Alfredo Caminero plays the ball forward to Antonio Marin who has made a great run into the box. Antonio Marin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Zerbini Albertini!
45.00
Fernando Vidal sees Alfredo Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
49.55
Craig Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Caminero. Alfredo Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Meiklejohn. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Meiklejohn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Zerbini Albertini manages to keep it out.
51.24
0-3Guido Oddo comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Diez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Diez runs off the knock.
54.26
Enrique Duran threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Mora. Mauricio Mora puts a great ball through but Adrian Salmon is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
55.18
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Meiklejohn. Kevin Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marin controls it well on his chest. Antonio Marin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.47
Nicolas Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Meiklejohn. Kevin Meiklejohn shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
60.04
With some swift thinking, Florian Birkwald plays the ball forward to Nicolas Garcia. Nicolas Garcia sees Alfredo Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Caminero tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
65.48
Guido Oddo comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Salmon. The referee warns Guido Oddo to calm down! Adrian Salmon stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.48
Florian Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Meiklejohn. Kevin Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Alfredo Caminero. Alfredo Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin makes a convincing header. It's there!! Zerbini Albertini has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
72.19
Nicolas Garcia hacks Eduardo Blanco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Blanco runs off the knock.
78.33
Rafael Pastor sees space and advances. Rafael Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Blanco. Eduardo Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%
Scorers
| Antonio Marin 15, 45, 66 Alfredo Caminero 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Marin of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zerbini Albertini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rafael Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernesto Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Duran (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patricio Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adrian Salmon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edmundo Pardo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samir Haller (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Moya (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Molowny (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enrique Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guido Oddo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Florian Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Garcia (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Kevin Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Marin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alfredo Caminero (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Frederico Delgado (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patrick Montague (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Moreno (DEF) | 0 | |