Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Eibar. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Eibar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Eibar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eibar get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Roberto Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.50
Claudio Crespo knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno shoots from distance but it flies wide!
12.39
1-0Jose Javier Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.19
Claudio Crespo makes a simple pass to Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno goes all the way! Eugenio Butragueno tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
26.01
1-0Carlos Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann flicks the ball with his head. Stanislas Platini easily picks it out of the air!
27.32
1-0Tommy Hamilton hacks Victor Dominguez from behind! Tommy Hamilton is warned by the referee! Victor Dominguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.13
Andres Martinez makes a simple pass to Alfredo Lozano. Alfredo Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.33
Claudio Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Lozano. Alfredo Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.29
Andres Martinez surges forward with the ball. Andres Martinez shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.37
Claudio Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.44
1-0Jose Javier Nieto advances with the ball. Jose Javier Nieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the second half!
47.42
1-0Julian Klinsmann catches Tommy Hamilton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Hamilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.28
Nicolas Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Molina. Carlos Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.41
Andres Martinez makes a probing pass to Albert Moreno. Albert Moreno shoots from distance. Jo‘l Leclerc easily smothers it.
57.48
Claudio Crespo knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno goes all the way! Eugenio Butragueno takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.02
Nicolas Rey makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Rey knocks the ball forward to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
65.27
Jose Javier Nieto makes a probing pass to Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.14
Carlos Molina makes a probing pass to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanislas Platini who gathers it comfortably.
67.16
1-0Claudio Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Moreno. Albert Moreno knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Lozano but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.26
Jody Milburn makes a simple pass to Samir Müller. Samir Müller threads the ball through to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
72.11
Tommy Hamilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Helguera. Roberto Helguera passes the ball forward to Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.24
Claudio Crespo makes a probing pass to Eugenio Butragueno. Eugenio Butragueno shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.26
Felipe Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Dominguez. Felipe Gonzalez is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.11
Samir Müller knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.42
Samir Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanislas Platini who gathers it comfortably.
87.19
Alejandro Alonso hacks Julian Klinsmann from behind! The referee calls over Alejandro Alonso and warns him to calm down! Julian Klinsmann runs off the knock.
90.00
Andres Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Lozano. Alfredo Lozano shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jo‘l Leclerc manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28.2%
46.5%
25.4%
Scorers