Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 9,090 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Mérida Unión Deportiva and Sevilla FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel  Carrasco.


0.00
Sevilla FC start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.28
Francisco Romero comes in with a late challenge on Martin Verges. Francisco Romero is shown the yellow card! Martin Verges gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.03
Oscar Del Sol arcs the ball upfield. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
15.10
Jose Cano takes it forward alone. Jose Cano shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
18.57
Fernando Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer plays a quick one-two with Colin Law and rushes in on goal... Albert Ferrer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gregorio Pirri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.47
Mérida Unión Deportiva are in full control of this game.
28.53
Ivan Camacho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
34.11
Jose Javier Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Ramirez collects the pass. Romero P. Ramirez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romero P. Ramirez shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
36.35
Oscar Del Sol pushes up the pitch. With vision, Oscar Del Sol plays the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.41
Artur Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Jose Cano sees Patricio Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
Jose Javier Garrido advances with the ball. Jose Javier Garrido makes a great pass forward. Francisco Romero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.42
Jose Cano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Cano shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
59.48
Romero P. Ramirez flicks a high pass forward to Colin Law who brings the ball under control. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
60.56
Sevilla FC have made 3 substitutions with Daniel Lozano replacing Martin Verges, Adolfo Ferrer replacing Colin Law and Guillermo Gomez replacing Fernando Sousa .
65.47
Romero P. Ramirez threads the ball through to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Pichichi.
66.33
Oscar Del Sol hits a low pass to Guillermo Gomez. Guillermo Gomez makes a probing pass to Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.53
Ivan Camacho threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Pirri with no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
71.01
Daniel Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Romero. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Romero 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. Beautiful goal!!
81.12
Ivan Camacho barges into Jose Cano. Ivan Camacho is given a warning by the referee! Jose Cano runs off the knock.
83.43
Jose Guerrero makes an attacking run forward. Jose Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
89.54
Jose Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Farinos.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.7%
47.1%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Ferrer of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Andres (GK)
6
2.Jose Duran (DEF)
6
3.Oscar Del Sol (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
5.Martin Verges (DEF)
6
6.Jose Guerrero (MID)
7
7.Fernando Sousa (MID)
6
8.Ivan Camacho (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Ramirez (MID)
6
10.Albert Ferrer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Colin Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Lozano (ATT)
6
13.Guillermo Gomez (ATT)
6
14.Adolfo Ferrer (ATT)
6