Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Romano Jose Fouto where Mérida Unión Deportiva play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 15,989 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Mérida Unión Deportiva are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
3.11
With great vision, Jeremy Vandenbroeck plays the ball forward to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Rafael Nieto had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
8.17
Ricardo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward to Pablo José Mari who brings the ball under control. Pablo José Mari kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Castro. Jose Fortes Castro shoots from long range but it flies wide!
9.34
Miguel Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rafael Nieto.
10.44
Felipe Herrero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Albert Butragueno looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.53
Adolfo Hidalgo sees Ricardo Izquierdo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Marcos. Enrique Marcos threads the ball through into the box. Luis Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Castro. Penalty not given!!
15.03
Pablo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Castro collects the pass. Jose Fortes Castro plays a quick one-two with Francisco Calvo and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.01
Maryn Bourgois makes a simple pass to Jeremy Vandenbroeck. Jeremy Vandenbroeck shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.34
Adolfo Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Marcos. Enrique Marcos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
28.43
Miguel Costa hits a low pass to Jeremy Vandenbroeck. Jeremy Vandenbroeck finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.50
Ricardo Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Marcos. Enrique Marcos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Jimenez.
31.22
Corner kick to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Pablo José Mari plays it to the far post. Terry Boateng tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.17
With fabulous vision, Adolfo Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Enrique Marcos. Enrique Marcos shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.35
Jeremy Vandenbroeck chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.21
Oscar Vazquez sees Felipe Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Rafael Nieto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.18
Gregorio Carmona sees Gabriel Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Herrero. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Herrero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Adolfo Hidalgo. Excellent block.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Miguel Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
51.41
Miguel Costa hacks Francisco Calvo from behind! Miguel Costa is warned by the referee! Francisco Calvo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.35
Luis Lopez brings the ball forward. Luis Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Costa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Felipe Herrero shoots from just inside the box. Felipe Herrero scores for Sevilla FC!!
57.50
Ricardo Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Hidalgo. Adolfo Hidalgo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adolfo Hidalgo shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jose Javier Jimenez smothers it!
59.41
Ricardo Izquierdo barges into Miguel Costa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Costa runs off the knock.
61.19
Miguel Costa makes a probing pass to Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Nieto comfortably smothers it!
63.49
Clarence De Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Castro. Jose Fortes Castro shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
66.25
Gabriel Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Costa collects the pass. Miguel Costa shoots from outside the area. Miguel Costa scores for Sevilla FC!!
69.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo José Mari plays the ball forward to Enrique Marcos. Enrique Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Calvo. Francisco Calvo powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.36
Pablo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Marcos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Marcos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
78.37
Jeremy Vandenbroeck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Costa. Miguel Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.25
Miguel Costa threads a neat ball through to Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Rafael Nieto reads it well. Quality keeping!
84.08
Adolfo Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Marcos who takes it down. Enrique Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Castro. Jose Fortes Castro beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 9 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.2054794520548 vs 54.7945205479452
Play Area
Home team third: 30.14%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 21.92%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Herrero of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Rafael Nieto (GK)
7
3. Terry Boateng (DEF)
6
5. Julian Medina (DEF)
6
7
6
10. Francisco Calvo (ATT)
6

12. Martin Mendez (DEF)
0
13. Gregorio Sanz (DEF)
0
14. Carlos Hierro (DEF)
0

2. Luis Lopez (DEF)
6
6
6. Miguel Costa (MID)
8
8. Jonas Welke (MID)
6
7
10. Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
8
11. Felipe Herrero (ATT)
9

14. Ruby Sankharé (ATT)
0