Match Report
In the standings it was Merida 5th on 58 points, Sevilla II 8th on 53 — separated by 5. Sevilla II had been under-performing their position — 12th on five-round form against 8th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Merida 1.37 scored and 1.37 conceded per game, Sevilla II 1.05 and 1.13, with the league averaging 1.19.
The match was played at Estadio Romano (capacity 14,600). On the scoreboard, Merida led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Merida: Liberto Beltrán (30'), Javier Eslava (52') · Sevilla II: Alberto Collado (90')
Key stats
Possession: Merida 40% · Sevilla II 60% · Total shots: 5-10 · On target: 3-1 · Corners: 2-8