Match Report


Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez64
G
1
G
63Antonio CamineroA. Caminero
Luis RamosL. Ramos72
D
2
D
73Jose RuizJ. Ruiz
Carlos MartinC. Martin70
D
3
D
70Felipe PardoF. Pardo
Oscar RodriguezO. Rodriguez63
D
captain4
D
67Leonardo Guerrero LopezL. Guerrero Lopez
David SmithD. Smith56
D
5
D
64Mohamed VencelM. Vencel
Guillermo HierroG. Hierro69
M
6
D
57Andre FariaA. Faria
Ivan GomezI. Gomez63
M
7
M
67Ivan VergesI. Verges
Henry BrambleH. Bramble62
M
8
M
62Rodolfo BlancoR. Blanco
Felipe HerreroF. Herrero56
M
9
A
72Albert FerrerA. Ferrer
Rafael CastilloR. Castillo80
A
10captain
A
64Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi
Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez67
A
11
A
63Ricardo MedinaR. Medina
 
Gary GallacherG. Gallacher63
A
12
M
62Victor HierroV. Hierro
Aaron BrandA. Brand62
G
13
G
61Jose SuarezJ. Suarez
Juan NietoJ. Nieto54
D
14
M
58Leon HeubachL. Heubach

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Málaga. A crowd of 17,136 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Fortes  Sanchez.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.57
Henry Bramble threads a neat ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Antonio Caminero. Excellent save.
14.01
Felipe Pardo sees Rodolfo Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Albert Ferrer who takes it down. Albert Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Alvarez!
36.32
Mohamed Vencel flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Pichichi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Pichichi advances inside the box! Fernando Pichichi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Alvarez smothers it!
39.14
Guillermo Hierro comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Verges. The referee calls over Guillermo Hierro and warns him to calm down! Ivan Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.51
Ivan Verges plays the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.37
Jose Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Henry Bramble comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Blanco. The referee calls over Henry Bramble and shows him a yellow card! Rodolfo Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
48.54
Ivan Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Caminero!
54.57
Luis Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Hierro who takes it down. Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Castillo collects the pass. Rafael Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.04
Henry Bramble passes the ball forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.16
Henry Bramble barges into Rodolfo Blanco. The referee calls over Henry Bramble and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.48
Rodolfo Blanco makes a simple pass to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Leonardo Alvarez manages to gather it.
67.25
Felipe Pardo sees space and advances. Felipe Pardo makes a probing pass to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Rodriguez.
71.56
With a delightful solo run, Ivan Verges stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Verges makes a defence splitting pass to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.22
Andre Faria flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Verges who brings the ball under control. Ivan Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.40
With a delightful solo run, Felipe Herrero stretches the opposition's defence. Felipe Herrero shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.46
Oscar Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Henry Bramble collects the pass. Henry Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Mérida Unión Deportiva

Málaga
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
26%
49.4%
24.7%

Scorers
Rafael Castillo 89
Fernando Pichichi 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Pichichi of Málaga

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

1.Antonio Caminero (GK)
7
2.Jose Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Pardo (DEF)
7
4.Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Mohamed Vencel (DEF)
6
6.Andre Faria (DEF)
6
7.Ivan Verges (MID)
8
8.Rodolfo Blanco (MID)
7
9.Albert Ferrer (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Pichichi (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ricardo Medina (ATT)
6
 
12.Victor Hierro (MID)
0
13.Jose Suarez (GK)
0
14.Leon Heubach (MID)
0