Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 9,896 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Elche CF get the match underway!
4.32
0-0Elena Ramirez makes a probing pass to Pablo Torres. Pablo Torres passes the ball forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
8.12
0-1Julian Menendez takes it forward alone. Julian Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.37
Neil Gallacher takes it forward alone. Neil Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Colin Glass. Colin Glass is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.41
Pablo Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.14
Pablo Lopez brings the ball forward. Pablo Lopez goes all the way! Pablo Lopez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.39
Pablo Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.07
0-1Felipe Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-1Colin Glass comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Blanco. The referee calls over Colin Glass and warns him to calm down! Carlos Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
47.55
0-1Elena Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Redondo. Alejandro Redondo shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.21
Edgar Taks kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo José Mari. Guillermo José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.15
Romero P. Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Glass. Colin Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.19
Julian Menendez advances with the ball. Julian Menendez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Oscar Hernandez.
66.55
Johann Trivino chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Glass. Colin Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
73.24
Julian Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.49
Carlos Blanco threads the ball through to Pablo Lopez. Pablo Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari goes all the way! Romero P. José Mari takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.43
Stephen Souness sees space and advances. Stephen Souness sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Souness goes all the way! Stephen Souness rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.22
1-1Atlético de Madrid are easily keeping Elche CF at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.34
Neil Gallacher makes a simple pass to Guillermo José Mari. Guillermo José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
1-1Daniel Del Sol barges into Stephen Souness. Daniel Del Sol is warned by the referee! Stephen Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
24.6%
42.6%
32.8%
Scorers