Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     GetafeGetafe
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez64
G
1
G
71Sven DehmS. Dehm
Luis RamosL. Ramos72
D
2
D
79Umberto GrecoU. Greco
Carlos MartinC. Martin70
D
3
D
77Ousmane ErceauO. Erceau
Oscar RodriguezO. Rodriguez63
D
captain4
D
76Victor CabreraV. Cabrera
David SmithD. Smith56
D
5
D
66Sammy DyduchS. Dyduch
Guillermo HierroG. Hierro69
M
6
M
78Vitor CarvalhoV. Carvalho
Ivan GomezI. Gomez63
M
7
M
73Romero P. HelgueraR. Helguera
Henry BrambleH. Bramble62
M
8
M
65Mamadou SikoraM. Sikora
Felipe HerreroF. Herrero56
M
9
A
68Rodolfo RamosR. Ramos
Rafael CastilloR. Castillo80
A
10captain
A
65Martin RodriquezM. Rodriquez
Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez67
A
11
A
59Gabriele ZaniniG. Zanini
 
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher63
A
12
M
63Bakary LangeB. Lange
Aaron BrandA. Brand62
G
13
G
61Sven CziommerS. Cziommer
Juan NietoJ. Nieto54
D
14
D
59Miguel GonzalezM. Gonzalez

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Getafe. A crowd of 19,468 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Hidalgo.


0.00
Getafe kick off!
3.46
Carlos Martin passes the ball forward to Henry Bramble. Henry Bramble darts forward. Henry Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Sven Dehm picks it out of the air!
4.05
Guillermo Hierro sees Pedro Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.02
Mamadou Sikora receives the ball from a throw-in from Romero P. Helguera. Mamadou Sikora chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Rodriquez. Martin Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
15.06
Mamadou Sikora flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rodriquez. Martin Rodriquez plays a one-two with Gabriele Zanini and rushes in on goal... Martin Rodriquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.21
Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
21.21
Sammy Dyduch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Carvalho. Vitor Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Ramos. Rodolfo Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rodriquez. Martin Rodriquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.42
Victor Cabrera threads the ball through to Romero P. Helguera. Romero P. Helguera makes a probing pass to Gabriele Zanini. Gabriele Zanini threads a neat, attacking ball through to Martin Rodriquez. Martin Rodriquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.08
Vitor Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Rodriquez. Martin Rodriquez runs straight at the defence! Carlos Martin catches Martin Rodriquez on the ankles. Martin Rodriquez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
28.48
Vitor Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Ramos. Rodolfo Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
32.51
Henry Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Castillo who takes it down. Rafael Castillo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Sven Dehm comfortably smothers it!
33.54
Henry Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.42
Mamadou Sikora hits a low pass to Gabriele Zanini. Gabriele Zanini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Ivan Gomez barges into Mamadou Sikora. The referee calls over Ivan Gomez and warns him to calm down! Mamadou Sikora runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Getafe appear unchanged since the first half. The Getafe players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
49.25
Ivan Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Castillo who takes it down. Rafael Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.19
Romero P. Helguera threads a neat ball through to Martin Rodriquez. Martin Rodriquez shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.03
Guillermo Hierro makes a simple pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Herrero but he's offside!
61.35
David Smith advances with the ball. David Smith hits a low pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
73.37
Vitor Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.16
Guillermo Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Sven Dehm!
84.26
Victor Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Ramos. Rodolfo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Ramos.
89.43
Sammy Dyduch catches Rafael Castillo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Castillo runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Getafe
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
27.9%
43%
29.1%

Scorers
Pedro Hernandez 49
Martin Rodriquez 15, 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Rodriquez of Getafe

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

1.Sven Dehm (GK)
7
2.Umberto Greco (DEF)
6
3.Ousmane Erceau (DEF)
6
4.Victor Cabrera (DEF)
6
5.Sammy Dyduch (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Vitor Carvalho (MID)
7
7.Romero P. Helguera (MID)
6
8.Mamadou Sikora (MID)
6
9.Rodolfo Ramos (ATT)
6
10.Martin Rodriquez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Gabriele Zanini (ATT)
7
 
12.Bakary Lange (MID)
0
13.Sven Cziommer (GK)
0
14.Miguel Gonzalez (DEF)
0