Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez64
G
1
G
87Abdul LoloA. Lolo
Luis RamosL. Ramos72
D
2
D
80Facundo AlonsoF. Alonso
Carlos MartinC. Martin70
D
3
D
83Krunoslaw NappiK. Nappi
Oscar RodriguezO. Rodriguez62
D
captain4
D
86Dylan GallettiD. Galletti
David SmithD. Smith56
D
5
D
85Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes
Guillermo HierroG. Hierro69
M
6
M
83Sebastiao CostaS. Costa
Ivan GomezI. Gomez63
M
7
M
85Antonis KourisA. Kouris
Felipe HerreroF. Herrero56
M
8captain
A
83Pieter OliveiraP. Oliveira
Enrique AguilarE. Aguilar51
M
9
A
82Vittorio FranciosoV. Francioso
Rafael CastilloR. Castillo80
A
10
A
86Nikos Van Der LuerN. Van Der Luer
Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez67
A
11
A
82Brett VivasB. Vivas
 
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher63
A
12
D
83Jan PetersenJ. Petersen
Aaron BrandA. Brand62
G
13
M
77Tiago GuzmanT. Guzman
Juan NietoJ. Nieto54
D
14
A
77Sidney GrayS. Gray

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 18,648 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Ramos.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
6.09
Luis Ramos hits a low pass to Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Hierro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Abdul Lolo keeps it out!
9.54
Silvio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris sees Vittorio Francioso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vittorio Francioso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.09
Ivan Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
16.41
Oscar Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.32
Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Van Der Luer collects the pass. Nikos Van Der Luer lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Alvarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
21.32
Antonis Kouris chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
28.05
Antonis Kouris passes the ball forward to Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. With a superhuman jump, Nikos Van Der Luer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Leonardo Alvarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.26
From the throw-in, Luis Ramos picks out Oscar Rodriguez. Oscar Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Abdul Lolo manages to gather it.
33.07
Mérida Unión Deportiva are keeping most of the possession.
34.20
Krunoslaw Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Antonis Kouris controls it well on his chest. Antonis Kouris hits a low pass to Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Valladolid kick off and get the second half underway!
49.30
Carlos Martin clumsily knocks into Antonis Kouris. The referee warns Carlos Martin to calm down! Antonis Kouris grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.57
Facundo Alonso catches Rafael Castillo on the ankles. Facundo Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Castillo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.49
Felipe Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Aguilar. Enrique Aguilar is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.25
Sebastiao Costa picks a pass forward to Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
66.19
Ivan Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Pedro Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Abdul Lolo. What a save!
69.52
Felipe Herrero makes a probing pass to Enrique Aguilar. Enrique Aguilar shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
72.21
Antonis Kouris flicks the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pieter Oliveira but he's offside!
77.05
Antonis Kouris hacks Ivan Gomez from behind! The referee calls over Antonis Kouris and warns him to calm down! Ivan Gomez runs off the knock.
79.39
Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward. Brett Vivas comfortably collects the pass. Brett Vivas plays a one-two with Vittorio Francioso and advances towards the goal... Brett Vivas comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Leonardo Alvarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.29
Felipe Herrero flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Aguilar who takes it down. Enrique Aguilar finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Real Valladolid
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
28.1%
45.3%
26.6%

Scorers
Vittorio Francioso 21
Pieter Oliveira 34, 60
Brett Vivas 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pieter Oliveira of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Alvarez (GK)
6
2.Luis Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Martin (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Rodriguez (DEF)
6
5.David Smith (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Hierro (MID)
7
7.Ivan Gomez (MID)
6
8.Felipe Herrero (MID)
6
9.Enrique Aguilar (MID)
6
10.Rafael Castillo (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Hernandez (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Gallacher (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Brand (GK)
0
14.Juan Nieto (DEF)
0

1.Abdul Lolo (GK)
7
2.Facundo Alonso (DEF)
5
3.Krunoslaw Nappi (DEF)
6
4.Dylan Galletti (DEF)
6
5.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Costa (MID)
6
7.Antonis Kouris (MID)
7
8.Pieter Oliveira (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Vittorio Francioso (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nikos Van Der Luer (ATT)
7
11.Brett Vivas (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jan Petersen (DEF)
0
13.Tiago Guzman (MID)
0
14.Sidney Gray (ATT)
0