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 Racing Santander. A crowd of 17,463 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Racing Santander kick off!
2.25
0-0Alejandro Guardiola makes a probing pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.52
0-0Enrique Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Pastor. Elena Pastor lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Mendez. Jose Fortes Mendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
6.06
Jose Javier Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Mendez. Jose Fortes Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.35
0-0Luis Barkero knocks the ball forward to Elena Pastor. Elena Pastor shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ferdinand Ferri manages to gather it comfortably.
15.31
Alejandro Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.24
1-0Antonio Guerrero Lopez sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Guerrero Lopez shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.54
1-0Alberto Lozano threads the ball through to Enrique Pardo. Enrique Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Mendez. Jose Fortes Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Castro but the linesman indicates offside!
22.20
Christian Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gimenez. Ricardo Gimenez makes a probing pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.40
Alejandro Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.17
Callum Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Nieto.
33.19
Antonio Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Jose Javier Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Mendez. Jose Fortes Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Elena Pastor. Elena Pastor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
53.27
Mauricio Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Ortega manages to gather it comfortably.
59.05
3-0Jose Fortes Mendez hacks Mauricio Velasco from behind! Jose Fortes Mendez is warned by the referee! Mauricio Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.49
Matt Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Barkero. Luis Barkero threads the ball through to Arturo Castro. Arturo Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Velasco.
61.55
Christian Edusei passes the ball forward to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola rockets a shot on goal. Rafael Ortega easily smothers it.
69.06
Callum Souness takes it forward alone. Callum Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Ortega easily picks it out of the air!
71.26
Julian Beckmann sees a break and surges forward. Julian Beckmann knocks the ball forward to Arturo Castro. Arturo Castro plays a perfect one-two with Jose Fortes Mendez and rushes in on goal... Arturo Castro takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.11
Jose Fortes Mendez catches Christian Edusei on the ankles. Jose Fortes Mendez is warned by the referee again! Christian Edusei stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.33
Jose Javier Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Pastor. Elena Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Castro. Arturo Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ferdinand Ferri.
79.36
Callum Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.53
Luis Barkero threads the ball through to Arturo Castro. Arturo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Pastor. Elena Pastor directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
87.50
Callum Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Lozano.
89.28
Luis Barkero knocks the ball forward to Arturo Castro. Arturo Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ferdinand Ferri is on top of it.
90.00
Mauricio Velasco makes a probing pass to Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Guardiola plays a perfect one-two with Julian Pirri and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Guardiola takes a shot at goal. Rafael Ortega easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%
Scorers