Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 19,834 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Jaen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Jaen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Jaen get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Marco De Goey knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila takes it forward alone. Fernando Vila finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.08
Yuu Kimura makes a simple pass to Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.50
Igor Budan passes the ball forward to Yuu Kimura. Yuu Kimura knocks the ball to his team mate, Aquivaldo Palacios. Aquivaldo Palacios knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Iwan. Tomasz Iwan flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.14
0-0Antonio Guerrero Lopez hacks Fernando Vila from behind! Antonio Guerrero Lopez is warned by the referee! Fernando Vila runs off the knock.
14.29
1-0Lilian Touré threads the ball through to Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Aquivaldo Palacios. Aquivaldo Palacios heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.29
1-0Yuu Kimura chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Ferri who gathers it comfortably.
28.44
Antonio Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.20
Marco De Goey flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Aquivaldo Palacios. Aquivaldo Palacios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.47
Ricardo Gimenez surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco De Goey.
33.18
Yuu Kimura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.19
Alex Greig passes the ball forward to Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Ferri who gathers it comfortably.
36.10
1-0Yuu Kimura makes a probing pass to Aquivaldo Palacios. Aquivaldo Palacios lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ferdinand Ferri manages to keep it out.
38.05
David Kienast deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila passes the ball forward to Tomasz Iwan. Tomasz Iwan knocks in a cross ball towards Aquivaldo Palacios. Aquivaldo Palacios powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.09
Mauricio Velasco sees space and advances. Mauricio Velasco brings the ball forward. Mauricio Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.07
Fernando Vila chips the ball to his team mate, Aquivaldo Palacios. Aquivaldo Palacios whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Iwan. Tomasz Iwan directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.52
Rafael Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri shoots from outside the area. Didier Cissé easily smothers it.
44.33
Igor Budan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Greig. Alex Greig makes a simple pass to Tomasz Iwan. Tomasz Iwan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Ferri who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the second half underway!
47.48
Callum Souness advances with the ball. Callum Souness plays a perfect one-two with Julian Pirri and rushes in on goal... Callum Souness shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
48.03
Alex Greig passes the ball forward to Tomasz Iwan. Tomasz Iwan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Velasco.
49.16
Alex Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.44
Oscar Guardiola hacks Marco De Goey from behind! Oscar Guardiola is warned by the referee! Marco De Goey runs off the knock.
55.36
Rafael Ferrer makes a probing pass to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri flicks the ball with his head. Didier Cissé easily picks it out of the air!
57.48
Alejandro Guardiola advances with the ball. Alejandro Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.57
Alex Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Iwan. Tomasz Iwan lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Gargo. Matthew Gargo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.49
Callum Souness comes in with a late challenge on Alex Greig. The referee calls over Callum Souness and warns him to calm down! Alex Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.09
Callum Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco De Goey.
87.13
Callum Souness makes a simple pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%
Scorers