Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 16,144 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Sociedad kick off!
3.58
0-0Ernesto Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
8.41
Rafael Ferrer threads the ball through to Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola threads the ball through to Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.18
0-0Real Sociedad are easily keeping Mérida Unión Deportiva at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
14.34
1-0Christian Edusei knocks the ball forward to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola goes all the way! Oscar Guardiola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.09
Nicol˜ Di Bari knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez advances with the ball. Antonio Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
33.12
1-0Eduardo Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Don McCoist. Don McCoist shoots from 20 yards but Ferdinand Ferri is on top of it.
34.33
Eduardo Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez tries a spectacular long range effort. Ferdinand Ferri easily smothers it.
38.40
Ronald Dijkstra knocks the ball to his team mate, Don McCoist. Don McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.13
1-0Ernesto Segarra brings the ball forward. Ernesto Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Ferrer.
45.00
Ronald Dijkstra sees space and advances. Ronald Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Velasco.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the second half!
47.52
Eduardo Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ferdinand Ferri easily smothers it!
48.52
1-0Wouter Schreuder catches Oscar Guardiola on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Guardiola carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.43
Rafael Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Souness. Callum Souness threads the ball through to Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.22
1-0Ricardo Gimenez comes in with a late challenge on Adel Dyduch. The referee calls over Ricardo Gimenez and warns him to calm down! Adel Dyduch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.28
Ronald Dijkstra brings the ball forward. Ronald Dijkstra goes all the way! Ronald Dijkstra tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.39
Christian Edusei advances with the ball. Christian Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
66.15
Christian Edusei catches Jose Rodriquez on the ankles. Christian Edusei is warned by the referee! Jose Rodriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.37
Alejandro Guardiola makes a beautiful solo run. Alejandro Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.23
1-0Alejandro Guardiola makes a probing pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Guardiola but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.57
Callum Souness makes a simple pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Froggatt.
75.12
Antonio Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Djamel Charlot.
78.20
Don McCoist barges into Nicol˜ Di Bari. Don McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Nicol˜ Di Bari runs off the knock.
79.31
Eduardo Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don McCoist. Don McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ferdinand Ferri.
84.17
Rafael Ferrer makes a probing pass to Callum Souness. Callum Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
28%
44.1%
28%
Scorers