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 Eibar. A crowd of 12,430 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Eibar are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Rodriquez.


0.00
Eibar kick off and get the first half underway!
3.48
Daniel Kuyt advances with the ball. Daniel Kuyt shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
4.51
Without breaking stride, Romero P. Guardiola plays the ball forward to Daniel Kuyt. Daniel Kuyt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Kuyt plays a quick one-two with Antonio Pirri and rushes in on goal... Daniel Kuyt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.05
Marcos Reyes threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Gimenez. Nicolas Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Saez. Francisco Saez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.00
Romero P. Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Kuyt. Daniel Kuyt knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Saez. Francisco Saez shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
28.34
Oscar Gimenez catches Lars Haller in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Oscar Gimenez to come over. It's a red card!! Lars Haller rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
38.17
Daniel Kuyt sees Francisco Saez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Saez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.14
Lars Haller hacks James Lloyd from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Lloyd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.47
Lars Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes makes a probing pass to Daniel Kuyt. Daniel Kuyt shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
49.16
James Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Garrido collects the pass. Francisco Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Pirri. Pablo Pirri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Marcos Redondo.
50.45
Corner kick to Eibar. James Lloyd plays it short to Alfredo Molowny. Some good footwork from Alfredo Molowny provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
51.52
Daniel Kuyt hits a low pass to Antonio Pirri. Antonio Pirri shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
66.56
Romero P. Romero hacks Nicolas Gimenez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Gimenez runs off the knock.
69.01
Kwami Zidane flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Marcos Fernandez threads the ball through to Antonio Pirri. Antonio Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.49
Pablo Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Garrido. Francisco Garrido plays the ball forward to Pablo Pirri. Pablo Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.49
Marcos Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Saez. Francisco Saez makes a simple pass to Antonio Pirri. Antonio Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Lineker.
85.07
Antonio Pirri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Pirri plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Antonio Pirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
28.4%
41.8%
29.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Kuyt of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Marcos Redondo (GK)
6
2.Kwami Zidane (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Reyes (DEF)
6
4.Lars Haller (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Romero P. Guardiola (DEF)
6
6.Marcos Fernandez (MID)
6
7.Oscar Fuentes (MID)
6
8.Daniel Kuyt (MID)
7
9.Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
6
10.Francisco Saez (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Pirri (ATT)
6
 
12.Jerome Hill (DEF)
0
13.Carlos Fuentes (ATT)
0
14.Julian Nieto (ATT)
0

1.Patricio Farinos (GK)
6
2.Romero P. Romero (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Pablo Molina (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Lineker (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Garrido (MID)
6
7.James Lloyd (MID)
6
8.David Caillet (MID)
6
9.Carlos Farinos (MID)
6
10.Pablo Pirri (ATT)
6
11.Oscar Gimenez (ATT)red card
3
 
12.Claudio Sanchez (ATT)
0
13.Cataldo Cappellini (ATT)
0
14.Ernesto Moreno (DEF)
0