Merthyr Town 2:2 Yeovil Town — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Merthyr Town and Yeovil Town shared a 2-2 draw in this Club Friendly, with the home side’s Sam Pearson scoring twice before Yeovil fought back, setting Merthyr up for a July 18 friendly against Forest Green Rovers. The contest was an even, pre-season affair that offered both managers plenty to assess ahead of competitive action.

The match turned decisively in the second half after a goalless opening period. Sam Pearson broke the deadlock for Merthyr Town on the stroke of half-time, then doubled his tally in the 61st minute to give the hosts a commanding lead. Yeovil Town responded through Mason Obeng in the 73rd minute, before Stephen Walker levelled the scores with six minutes remaining, denying Merthyr a victory.

The statistics painted an evenly-matched contest, with both sides sharing exactly 50% possession and Merthyr holding a narrow 5-3 advantage in corners, yet neither team truly dominated the run of play. Callum Ryan-Phillip earned the highest rating of 6.79 for Merthyr Town despite not scoring, a solid but unspectacular showing in a game that lacked a clear standout. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Yeovil Town but the draw proved the prediction incorrect, as the visitors needed a late rally to salvage parity. Merthyr Town now prepare to host Forest Green Rovers on July 18.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Merthyr Town vs Yeovil Town?

Merthyr Town 2-2 Yeovil Town (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Sam Pearson (45') for Merthyr Town; Sam Pearson (61') for Merthyr Town; Mason Obeng (73') for Yeovil Town; Stephen Walker (84') for Yeovil Town.