Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 9,246 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
2.26
0-0Alberto Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jo‘l Leclerc!
3.23
0-0Samir Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Veloso.
8.40
1-0Samir Müller makes a probing pass to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.56
1-0Arturo Soler surges forward with the ball. Arturo Soler shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.43
Jose Javier Nieto makes a probing pass to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Romero P. Galadames manages to keep it out.
21.47
Arturo Soler threads the ball through to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.14
1-0Andres Martinez knocks the ball forward to Carlos Molina. Carlos Molina flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez makes a probing pass to Julian Klinsmann but he's offside!
34.32
Nicolas Rey threads the ball through to Samir Müller. Samir Müller makes a probing pass to Antonio Nieto. Antonio Nieto plays a perfect one-two with Victor Dominguez and rushes in on goal... Antonio Nieto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Romero P. Galadames easily smothers it.
42.53
Arturo Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the second half!
47.36
Andres Martinez passes the ball forward to Carlos Molina. Carlos Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.50
Carlos Molina chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Romero P. Galadames easily smothers it.
51.47
Arturo Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Aguilar. Juan Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.19
Jody Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Müller. Samir Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.55
Arturo Soler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.26
Arturo Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.13
Alberto Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Aguilar. Juan Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jo‘l Leclerc!
61.15
1-1Samir Müller barges into Alejandro Marcelino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.31
Roberto Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino takes it forward alone. Alejandro Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Jo‘l Leclerc has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.36
Arturo Soler knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jo‘l Leclerc.
77.00
Samir Müller makes a probing pass to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Galadames who gathers it comfortably.
78.38
1-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.04
Alberto Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.40
Andres Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Molina. Carlos Molina knocks the ball forward to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.30
Samir Müller makes a simple pass to Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.44
Arturo Soler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Martinez.
90.00
Andres Martinez passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Nieto. Antonio Nieto rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
29.4%
47.1%
23.5%
Scorers
| Julian Klinsmann 8 | Ricardo Rubio 43, 66 |