Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo IglesiasP. Iglesias76
G
1
M
76Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita
Pedro Henrique CavalcanteP. Cavalcante73
D
2
D
67Carlos SotoC. Soto
Alberto PascualA. Pascual69
D
3
D
74Bruno MoreiraB. Moreira
Mamar Da RochaM. Da Rocha68
D
captain4
D
62Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero
Pierluigi ArticoP. Artico65
D
5
D
72Boubacar DoubaïB. Doubaï
Gregorio CarrascoG. Carrasco72
M
6
M
74Lucien BondelL. Bondel
Miguel OrtizM. Ortiz68
M
7captain
M
73Oscar MolownyO. Molowny
Pedro PerezP. Perez52
M
8
A
74Bernardo OrnelasB. Ornelas
Albert MoyaA. Moya80
A
9
A
69Giampiero IacopinoG. Iacopino
André AmayaA. Amaya73
A
10
A
76Carl RabuelC. Rabuel
Jose Javier CamposJ. Campos62
A
11
A
69Nigel WrightN. Wright
 
Omer JackO. Jack68
G
12
M
77Frederico OrtegaF. Ortega
Roberto DelgadoR. Delgado61
D
13
A
74Stavros LeandrosS. Leandros
Carlos MendezC. Mendez61
A
14
D
72Titus MacleanT. Maclean

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Málaga. A crowd of 19,722 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.


0.00
Elche CF kick off the first half!
2.29
Mamar Da Rocha flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Ortiz collects the pass. Miguel Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya whips in a cross ball towards Albert Moya. Albert Moya fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Albert Moya scores for Elche CF!!
6.19
With a delightful solo run, Lucien Bondel stretches the opposition's defence. Lucien Bondel whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Wright. Nigel Wright gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Pablo Iglesias. Excellent save.
9.27
Oscar Molowny makes a simple pass to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mamar Da Rocha.
14.54
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Wright. Pedro Henrique Cavalcante is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Wright runs off the knock.
15.25
Pedro Perez sees Albert Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.57
Oscar Molowny catches Pedro Perez on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Molowny and warns him to calm down! Pedro Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.42
Oscar Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas makes a convincing header. Pablo Iglesias didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.14
Miguel Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos plays a quick one-two with Albert Moya and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jose Javier Campos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.03
Bruno Moreira runs forward with the ball. Bruno Moreira hits a low pass to Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas skips past Pierluigi Artico! Some silky footwork from Bernardo Ornelas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.38
Pierluigi Artico sees Pedro Perez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Moya. Albert Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but Marin Stoichita is on top of it.
39.29
Oscar Molowny makes a simple pass to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Giampiero Iacopino provides some space. He shoots at goal. Giampiero Iacopino scores for Málaga!!
42.24
Pedro Perez flicks a high pass forward. Albert Moya controls it well on his chest. Albert Moya whips in a cross ball towards André Amaya. Mauricio Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on André Amaya. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Málaga kick off the second half!
47.02
Bruno Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Bondel. Lucien Bondel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mamar Da Rocha.
48.53
Lucien Bondel passes the ball forward to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carl Rabuel!
59.34
Lucien Bondel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
60.38
Oscar Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Iacopino collects the pass. Giampiero Iacopino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierluigi Artico.
61.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Henrique Cavalcante plays the ball forward to Miguel Ortiz. Miguel Ortiz threads the ball through to Albert Moya. Albert Moya shoots from long range. Marin Stoichita gets down and covers it.
72.51
Pedro Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Moya. Albert Moya tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
73.30
Bruno Moreira runs forward with the ball. Bruno Moreira sees Nigel Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Mamar Da Rocha is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.51
Carlos Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Bondel. Lucien Bondel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Rabuel but the linesman indicates offside!
79.03
Oscar Molowny advances with the ball. Oscar Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.28
Mamar Da Rocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Perez. Pedro Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Moya. Albert Moya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.50
Mauricio Guerrero takes it forward alone. Mauricio Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Carl Rabuel collects the pass. Carl Rabuel lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Pedro Perez makes a simple pass to Albert Moya. Albert Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Marin Stoichita manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Málaga
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%

Scorers
Albert Moya 2
Jose Javier Campos 27
Giampiero Iacopino 39
Carl Rabuel 49

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

Match Ratings