Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
3.16
0-0Romero P. Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Guardiola. Julian Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jo‘l Leclerc.
6.58
0-0Victor Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Lozano. The referee calls over Victor Dominguez and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Lozano runs off the knock.
8.08
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.51
0-0Pedro Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Vicente. Antonio Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Guardiola. Julian Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Mendez. Daniel Mendez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
14.04
Jose Javier Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.25
0-0Antonio Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Dominguez. Patricio Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.42
Jose Javier Nieto catches Romero P. Santos on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Javier Nieto and warns him to calm down! Romero P. Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.07
Samir Müller makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Müller shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.13
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Albacete Balompie's defence.
30.01
Carlos Molina makes a simple pass to Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez plays a perfect one-two with Victor Dominguez and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Dominguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Sebastian Vidal is on top of it.
32.26
Mérida Unión Deportiva are easily keeping Albacete Balompie at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.04
Alfredo Lozano kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Duran. Antonio Duran advances with the ball. Antonio Duran plays a perfect one-two with Julian Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Antonio Duran takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.26
Miguel Sanchez makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball forward to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.11
Antonio Duran passes the ball forward to Patricio Dominguez. Patricio Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Mendez. Daniel Mendez heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.17
0-0Antonio Vicente threads the ball through to Julian Guardiola. Julian Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Daniel Mendez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.07
Jose Javier Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Nieto.
42.09
0-1Antonio Duran flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Dominguez. Patricio Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Julian Guardiola. Julian Guardiola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jo‘l Leclerc is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
48.11
Jody Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Müller. Samir Müller threads the ball through to Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.30
Albacete Balompie are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Mérida Unión Deportiva's defence.
60.05
Antonio Duran passes the ball forward to Daniel Mendez. Daniel Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Guardiola. Julian Guardiola heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.36
Romero P. Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Guardiola. Julian Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Sanchez.
72.49
Samir Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.58
Romero P. Santos advances with the ball. Romero P. Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mendez. Daniel Mendez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
84.40
Carlos Molina sees space and advances. Carlos Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Romero P. Santos brings the ball forward. Romero P. Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%
Scorers