Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Eibar. A crowd of 8,074 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Eibar kicking off!
2.18
0-0Andres Pirri makes a probing pass to Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
3.21
1-0With great vision, Artur Oliveira plays the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres skips past Ernesto Vega! Patricio Andres tries a spectacular strike. Martin Rey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.58
Andres Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Gregorio Pirri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.46
1-1Ernesto Vega clumsily knocks into Patricio Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.41
1-1Oscar Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido knocks the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Romero is offside!
16.16
1-1Jose Javier Garrido catches Andres Pirri on the ankles. The referee brings Jose Javier Garrido to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.00
Andres Pirri sees space and advances. Andres Pirri skips past Oscar Farinos! Andres Pirri takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.25
Guillermo Guardiola hits a low pass to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.57
Andres Pirri surges forward with the ball. Andres Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
32.13
Daniel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Garrido collects the pass. Jose Javier Garrido threads the ball through to Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero runs straight at the defence! Francisco Romero cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
38.17
1-2Guillermo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Andres Pirri who brings the ball under control. Andres Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.54
Seeing Francisco Marquez's attacking run, Andres Pirri quickly throws the ball into his path. Francisco Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Pirri with no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
45.00
Guillermo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Francisco Marquez. Francisco Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eibar!
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. Eibar also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eibar players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
51.01
Ernesto Vega comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Andres. The referee calls over Ernesto Vega and warns him to calm down! Patricio Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.31
Artur Oliveira threads the ball through to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Romero. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Romero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
57.34
Francisco Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.47
Daniel Quaresma hacks Jose Javier Garrido from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.58
1-5Andres Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez shoots from long range but Gregorio Pirri reads it well. Excellent keeping!
67.06
John Fowler knocks the ball forward to Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.39
Jose Cano threads a neat ball through to Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero runs straight at the defence! Francisco Romero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
71.29
Francisco Marquez barges into Romero P. Gutierrez. The referee calls over Francisco Marquez and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.51
Daniel Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido threads a neat ball through to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
77.17
1-5Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Eibar have made 3 substitutions with Jose Pichichi replacing Ernesto Vega, Ivan Marcos replacing Andre Neves and Anton Engels replacing Jose Javier Diez .
78.20
Daniel Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Garcia.
79.08
Andres Pirri changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andres Pirri shoots from distance. Gregorio Pirri gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
81.45
Romero P. Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira shoots from 20 yards but somehow Martin Rey manages to keep it out.
83.47
Andres Pirri brings the ball forward. Andres Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Engels. Anton Engels heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.44
Jose Pichichi plays the ball forward to Ivan Marcos. Ivan Marcos brings the ball forward. Ivan Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.14
Jose Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Romero. Jose Pichichi is warned by the referee! Francisco Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Patricio Andres 3 | Jose Javier Diez 10, 45 Paulo Nascimento 24, 40 Felipe Zubizarreta 57 Anton Engels 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Diez of Eibar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Pirri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Cano (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Artur Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patricio Andres (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Francisco Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Guerrero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Farinos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Pichichi (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Rey (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ernesto Vega (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Guillermo Guardiola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Fowler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Quaresma (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Andres Pirri (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Francisco Marquez (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Andre Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Felipe Zubizarreta (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jose Javier Diez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Paulo Nascimento (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jose Pichichi (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ivan Marcos (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anton Engels (DEF) | | 7 |