Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     NumanciaNumancia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo IglesiasP. Iglesias76
G
1
G
78Carlos GuardiolaC. Guardiola
Pedro Henrique CavalcanteP. Cavalcante73
D
2
D
68Rodolfo TroiseR. Troise
Alberto PascualA. Pascual69
D
3
D
64Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie
Mamar Da RochaM. Da Rocha68
D
captain4
D
57Eugenio HelgueraE. Helguera
Pierluigi ArticoP. Artico65
D
5
D
54Rodolfo LeonR. Leon
Gregorio CarrascoG. Carrasco72
M
6captain
M
70Yohan MaquaY. Maqua
Miguel OrtizM. Ortiz68
M
7
M
65Eduardo JardimE. Jardim
Francisco RuizF. Ruiz56
M
8
A
74Eduardo GentoE. Gento
Albert MoyaA. Moya80
A
9
A
66Bakary MeyerB. Meyer
Mauricio CabreraM. Cabrera74
A
10
A
62Romero P. CastilloR. Castillo
André AmayaA. Amaya73
A
11
A
50Antonio RodriquezA. Rodriquez
 
Omer JackO. Jack68
G
12
G
76Andre DudilicaA. Dudilica
Jose Javier CamposJ. Campos62
A
13
G
75Luca UrsoL. Urso
Luis CamposL. Campos61
D
14
M
59Mark FilippiniM. Filippini

Red Cross
today's match is sponsored by Red Cross
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Numancia. A crowd of 20,252 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Pena.


0.00
Numancia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
Rodolfo Troise knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohan Maqua. Yohan Maqua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento puts a great ball through but Romero P. Castillo is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
3.19
Eduardo Gento barges into Mamar Da Rocha. Eduardo Gento is given a warning by the referee! Mamar Da Rocha runs off the knock.
6.16
Duncan Ritchie threads the ball through to Yohan Maqua. Yohan Maqua knocks the ball forward to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Pablo Iglesias. Excellent save.
8.30
Yohan Maqua sees Eduardo Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Gento whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.55
Eduardo Jardim makes a probing pass to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Pablo Iglesias. Excellent save.
15.18
Rodolfo Troise hoofs the ball up the pitch. Eduardo Gento finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
16.37
Mamar Da Rocha threads a neat ball through to Francisco Ruiz. Francisco Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Albert Moya. Albert Moya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.46
Rodolfo Troise catches Mauricio Cabrera on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodolfo Troise and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Cabrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.46
Free kick to Elche CF just outside the area...
21.51
Mauricio Cabrera takes a cautious run up and drives a low ball under the jumping wall. The ball takes a low bounce and edges inside the post - goal!!
32.07
Numancia are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
33.51
Francisco Ruiz makes a probing pass to Albert Moya. Albert Moya finds some space and shoots from distance. Albert Moya scores for Elche CF!!
36.52
Eduardo Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Antonio Rodriquez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pablo Iglesias with no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
39.46
Mamar Da Rocha catches Eduardo Jardim on the ankles. Mamar Da Rocha is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.33
André Amaya hacks Rodolfo Leon from behind! The referee brings André Amaya to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Leon stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.27
Miguel Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Moya. Albert Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Helguera.
44.00
Francisco Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Elche CF kick off!
47.35
Alberto Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ortiz. Miguel Ortiz makes a probing pass to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from long range. Solid save from Carlos Guardiola.
49.33
Miguel Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.25
With imagination, Miguel Ortiz picks a pass forward to Albert Moya. Albert Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
53.20
Rodolfo Leon sees a break and surges forward. Rodolfo Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.43
Eugenio Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Maqua controls it well on his chest. Yohan Maqua flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo skips past Pedro Henrique Cavalcante! Romero P. Castillo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.14
Miguel Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Moya. Albert Moya threads the ball through to André Amaya but he's offside!
65.41
Pierluigi Artico flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Ruiz who gracefully takes it down. Francisco Ruiz hits a low pass to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
66.02
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Gento shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.56
Francisco Ruiz brings the ball forward. Francisco Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.51
Gregorio Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Albert Moya who takes it down. Albert Moya shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.37
Eduardo Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
85.53
Eduardo Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Pablo Iglesias!
89.06
Eduardo Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Rodriquez. Alberto Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Rodriquez. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Miguel Ortiz takes it forward alone. Miguel Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Numancia
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.9%
41%
32.1%

Scorers
Mauricio Cabrera 20
Albert Moya 34, 78
André Amaya 68
Antonio Rodriquez 37
Bakary Meyer 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Moya of Elche CF

Match Ratings