Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to CD Badajoz in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and CD Badajoz are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Schell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and CD Badajoz are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Schell.
0.00
0-0CD Badajoz get the match underway!
4.34
0-0Ricardo Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Calvo. Daniel Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Kuyt.
21.28
Lars Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Kwami Zidane. Kwami Zidane flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Saez who brings the ball under control. Francisco Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Guel.
28.31
0-0Oscar Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Saez. Francisco Saez tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
32.09
0-0Pablo Suarez knocks the ball forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.33
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pirri collects the pass. Antonio Pirri plays a quick one-two with Daniel Kuyt and rushes in on goal... Antonio Pirri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
38.13
Ramon Jansen runs forward with the ball. Ramon Jansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.20
0-0Ramon Jansen kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Hidalgo. Andres Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Suarez. Pablo Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Calvo but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Fernandez collects the pass. Marcos Fernandez shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
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. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
51.47
Daniel Kuyt takes it forward alone. Daniel Kuyt threads a neat, attacking ball through to Antonio Pirri. Antonio Pirri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Guillermo Reyes!
61.47
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pirri collects the pass. Antonio Pirri cuts inside the box! Antonio Pirri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.55
Pablo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer puts a great ball through. Pablo Suarez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.29
Daniel Kuyt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pirri. Antonio Pirri knocks the ball forward, putting Francisco Saez through on goal. Francisco Saez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Guillermo Reyes!
78.05
Bakary Sammer receives the ball from a throw-in from Pedro Serrano. Bakary Sammer sees Daniel Calvo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kwami Zidane.
81.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Kuyt plays the ball forward to Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes edges inside the box! Oscar Fuentes rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Guillermo Reyes!
83.14
0-0Edmundo Cruz clumsily knocks into Oscar Fuentes. Edmundo Cruz is warned by the referee! Oscar Fuentes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.24
0-0Andres Hidalgo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andres Hidalgo cuts inside the box! Oscar Fuentes clumsily knocks into Andres Hidalgo. Andres Hidalgo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
87.37
Daniel Kuyt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Pirri. Antonio Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.1%
28.9%
Play Area
25.3%
48.2%
26.5%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Fuentes 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) | 7 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Guardiola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcos Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Fuentes (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Daniel Kuyt (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Gimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Saez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Pirri (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Jerome Hill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Fuentes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Nieto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Reyes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pascal Guel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Cruz (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Ramon Jansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Hidalgo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Serrano (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pablo Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Calvo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elena Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pablo Marquitos (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Ferrer (ATT) | 0 | |