Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Eibar. A crowd of 19,615 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio  Dominguez.


0.00
Elche CF get the match underway!
2.29
Fabio Grava deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Pablo Iglesias had no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
6.36
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante catches Juan-Carlos Del Sol on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Henrique Cavalcante to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Del Sol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.25
Gregorio Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Albert Moya. Albert Moya beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.17
Gregorio Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Moya. Albert Moya shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.06
Fabio Grava takes it forward alone. Fabio Grava lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Pablo Iglesias has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.01
Mamar Da Rocha kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jose Pichichi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.50
Mamar Da Rocha flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Miguel Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Albert Moya who brings the ball under control. Albert Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Roth.
34.17
Gregorio Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.37
Ivan Castro sees Paulo Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Iglesias who gathers it comfortably.
44.25
Gregorio Carrasco darts forward. Gregorio Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Eibar also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Eibar get the second half underway!
47.55
Fabio Grava threads a neat ball through to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Pablo Iglesias.
49.15
Andres Pirri takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Pedro Henrique Cavalcante reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.53
Mamar Da Rocha threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Cabrera finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
55.38
Francisco Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Mamar Da Rocha is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
56.44
Ivan Castro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Juan-Carlos Del Sol muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.51
Francisco Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Del Sol collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Del Sol tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Pablo Iglesias!
61.38
Miguel Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Cabrera collects the pass. Mauricio Cabrera runs straight at the defence! Mauricio Cabrera comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
65.16
Gerhard Roth threads a neat ball through to Fabio Grava. Fabio Grava flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.19
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante runs forward with the ball. Pedro Henrique Cavalcante flicks a high ball forward to André Amaya who takes it down. André Amaya skips past Gerhard Roth! André Amaya side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
72.22
Gerhard Roth brings the ball forward. Gerhard Roth darts forward. Gerhard Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Zubizarreta but he's offside!
75.43
Guillermo Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Marquez. Francisco Marquez sees space and advances. Francisco Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Eibar are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.48
Eibar have made 3 substitutions with Ivan Marcos replacing Guillermo Guardiola, Albert Reyes replacing Fabio Grava and Arturo José Mari replacing Paulo Nascimento .
78.52
Gerhard Roth flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Marquez who brings the ball under control. Francisco Marquez threads the ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Mamar Da Rocha comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.33
Francisco Marquez clumsily knocks into Francisco Ruiz. Francisco Marquez is shown the yellow card! Francisco Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.12
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Carrasco who takes it down. Gregorio Carrasco threads the ball through to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
89.25
Ivan Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari cuts inside the box! Arturo José Mari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.9%
41.4%
25.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Cabrera of Elche CF

Match Ratings