Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez64
G
1
G
77Arturo AndresA. Andres
Luis RamosL. Ramos72
D
2
D
76Elena SaezE. Saez
Carlos MartinC. Martin70
D
3
D
61Daniel HierroD. Hierro
Oscar RodriguezO. Rodriguez63
D
captain4
D
54Alfredo CamineroA. Caminero
David SmithD. Smith56
D
5
D
54Vincenzo SchellV. Schell
Guillermo HierroG. Hierro69
M
6captain
M
70Frederico MonteroF. Montero
Ivan GomezI. Gomez63
M
7
M
68Bill SherwoodB. Sherwood
Henry BrambleH. Bramble62
M
8
A
65Darl FrijtersD. Frijters
Felipe HerreroF. Herrero56
M
9
A
62Nelson MentinkN. Mentink
Rafael CastilloR. Castillo80
A
10
A
49Eduardo MoralesE. Morales
Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez67
A
11
A
47Eduardo CaballeroE. Caballero
 
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher63
A
12
G
75Felipe VegaF. Vega
Aaron BrandA. Brand62
G
13
M
68Patricio VidalP. Vidal
Juan NietoJ. Nieto54
D
14
M
58Alberto ZamoraA. Zamora

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 17,030 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto  Moreno.


0.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
2.39
Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez rushes past Alfredo Caminero! Some silky footwork from Pedro Hernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
3.46
Henry Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
6.07
Bill Sherwood clumsily knocks into Ivan Gomez. The referee calls over Bill Sherwood and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Gomez runs off the knock.
8.44
Rafael Castillo barges into Daniel Hierro. The referee warns Rafael Castillo to calm down! Daniel Hierro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.12
Alfredo Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Sherwood. Bill Sherwood sees Eduardo Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Caballero rushes past Carlos Martin! Eduardo Caballero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
12.32
Carlos Martin clumsily knocks into Eduardo Morales. The referee calls over Carlos Martin and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Morales runs off the knock.
18.34
Henry Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
20.16
Bill Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
21.53
Bill Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales hits a low pass to Eduardo Caballero. Oscar Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.07
David Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
28.07
Bill Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Morales controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Morales passes the ball forward but Eduardo Caballero is offside!
30.08
Oscar Rodriguez sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Oscar Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.04
Ivan Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.27
Henry Bramble catches Bill Sherwood in the face with his elbow. Henry Bramble is shown the red card!! Bill Sherwood shakes off the knock.
40.10
Frederico Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters plays a one-two with Eduardo Morales and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Darl Frijters provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
47.17
Vincenzo Schell flicks a high pass forward. Bill Sherwood easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Sherwood hits a low pass to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.49
Bill Sherwood flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Caballero who takes it down. Eduardo Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
54.30
Without breaking stride, Elena Saez plays the ball forward to Bill Sherwood. Bill Sherwood decides to run forward with the ball. Bill Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Darl Frijters. With a superhuman jump, Darl Frijters connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.12
Rafael Castillo clumsily knocks into Alfredo Caminero. The referee calls over Rafael Castillo and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.34
Bill Sherwood clumsily knocks into Ivan Gomez. Bill Sherwood is warned by the referee! Ivan Gomez runs off the knock.
61.41
Daniel Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Bill Sherwood who brings the ball under control. Bill Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.55
Alfredo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Bill Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Bill Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Deportivo Alaves are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.38
Frederico Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.17
Rafael Castillo clumsily knocks into Daniel Hierro. The referee brings Rafael Castillo to one side and gives him another warning! Daniel Hierro runs off the knock.
87.58
Elena Saez flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Frederico Montero plays the ball forward to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%

Scorers
Pedro Hernandez 33
Darl Frijters 47, 54
Eduardo Caballero 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darl Frijters of Deportivo Alaves

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)
6
7.Ivan Gomez (MID)
6
8.Henry Bramble (MID)red card
3
9.Felipe Herrero (MID)
6
10.Rafael Castillo (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Pedro Hernandez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Gary Gallacher (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Brand (GK)
0
14.Juan Nieto (DEF)
0

1.Arturo Andres (GK)
6
2.Elena Saez (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Hierro (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Caminero (DEF)
6
5.Vincenzo Schell (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Montero (MID)
6
7.Bill Sherwood (MID)yellow card
7
8.Darl Frijters (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Nelson Mentink (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Morales (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Caballero (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Felipe Vega (GK)
0
13.Patricio Vidal (MID)
0
14.Alberto Zamora (MID)
0