Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — FC Cartagena 1st with 54 points, Merida 19th with 27, 27 apart. Recent form flatters Merida's table spot — 13th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 19th. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.32 for Merida and 1.18/0.68 for FC Cartagena (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.09.
Defeat had not touched Merida in 15 games, having scored in 12 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Merida held 11 points of 15 and FC Cartagena 5.
The venue was Estadio Romano, with room for 14,600 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
FC Cartagena: P. Caballero (90')
Key stats
Possession: Merida 40% · FC Cartagena 60% · On target: 4-9 · Corners: 3-8