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 Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,520 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the match!
3.53
0-0Paul Valenconi surges forward with the ball. Paul Valenconi knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
4.42
0-0Alejandro Guardiola barges into Paul Valenconi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Valenconi runs off the knock.
8.25
0-0Rodolfo Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Santos shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
18.29
0-0Callum Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.22
0-0Rodolfo Santos passes the ball forward to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis kicks a strong pass forward to Salomon Hyypia but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.05
1-0Alejandro Guardiola threads the ball through to Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! David Wiedermann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.17
Rafael Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Souness. Callum Souness passes the ball forward to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Birnbaum.
26.13
Callum Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
32.08
1-0Mérida Unión Deportiva are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.40
Martin Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Martin Guerrero brings the ball forward. Martin Guerrero shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Ferri!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
48.12
Paul Valenconi kicks a strong pass forward to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.08
Antonio Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.15
Alejandro Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri plays a perfect one-two with Oscar Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Julian Pirri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.48
Ricardo Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Delgado.
61.16
Rodolfo Santos knocks the ball forward to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.35
Andres Delgado passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Akinbiyi. Emmanuel Akinbiyi makes a probing pass to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicol˜ Di Bari.
73.42
Paul Valenconi knocks the ball forward to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.15
Andres Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi passes the ball forward to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ferdinand Ferri had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
79.21
Valeriy Kostiuk makes a beautiful solo run. Valeriy Kostiuk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Edusei.
81.52
Andres Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Akinbiyi. Emmanuel Akinbiyi chips the ball to his team mate, Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis shoots from long range. Petros Galanidis scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
84.10
Alejandro Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.49
Rodolfo Santos knocks the ball forward to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Ferri!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
22.2%
50.6%
27.2%
Scorers
| Julian Pirri 21 | Petros Galanidis 75, 82 |