Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Celta Vigo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquez.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off!
2.25
0-0Miguel Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.35
Jose Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.41
Francisco Ruiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.57
Gabriel Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.41
0-0Gabriel Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.22
0-1Kevin Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Rubio collects the pass. Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Mario Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.19
Gregorio Carrasco makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Carrasco plays a one-two with Mauricio Cabrera and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gregorio Carrasco provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.52
1-1Gabriel Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro powers a header at goal but Pablo Iglesias is on top of it.
26.34
Gabriel Rubio passes the ball forward to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pablo Iglesias!
28.10
1-1Roberto Tavares clumsily knocks into Alberto Pascual. Roberto Tavares is shown the yellow card! Alberto Pascual carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.13
Gregorio Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from outside the area but Daniele Marasco reads it well. Excellent keeping!
32.27
Gregorio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Cabrera plays a perfect one-two with André Amaya and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Cabrera comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.35
Samuel Mboma makes a probing pass to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.05
2-1Eugène Zaré hacks Mamar Da Rocha from behind! The referee warns Eugène Zaré to calm down! Mamar Da Rocha runs off the knock.
42.32
Jose Prieto flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Rubio who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro tries a spectacular long range effort. Pablo Iglesias gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.32
Alberto Pascual sees Miguel Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Ortiz advances with the ball. Miguel Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
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. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the second half underway!
49.24
Samuel Mboma flicks a high pass forward. Mario Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.32
Mamar Da Rocha makes a strong solo run forward. Mamar Da Rocha kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Moya. Albert Moya rushes past Kevin Ferguson! Albert Moya looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elche CF!
57.28
With some swift thinking, Samuel Mboma plays the ball forward to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Rubio plays the ball forward to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.30
Albert Moya barges into Pascal Schnellinger. The referee calls over Albert Moya and warns him to calm down! Pascal Schnellinger runs off the knock.
67.49
Jose Prieto sees Gabriel Rubio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Rubio hits a low pass to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance but Pablo Iglesias is on top of it.
69.38
3-1Pedro Henrique Cavalcante threads the ball through to Francisco Ruiz. Francisco Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera rushes past Jose Prieto! Mauricio Cabrera shoots from just inside the box. The ball cannons off Pascal Schnellinger, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
70.48
3-1Miguel Ortiz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alberto Pascual muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.26
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Henrique Cavalcante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Daniele Marasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.42
Showing composure, Miguel Ortiz plays the ball forward to Albert Moya. Albert Moya shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.28
Gregorio Carrasco makes a simple pass to Albert Moya. Albert Moya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Ferguson.
85.40
Gregorio Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
90.00
André Amaya comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Schnellinger. André Amaya is warned by the referee! Pascal Schnellinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
30.3%
40.9%
28.8%
Scorers
| Gregorio Carrasco 21 Mauricio Cabrera 32 Albert Moya 53, 81 André Amaya 77 | Roberto Tavares 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Cabrera of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pablo Iglesias (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pedro Henrique Cavalcante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mamar Da Rocha (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pierluigi Artico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Carrasco (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Miguel Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Ruiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albert Moya (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Mauricio Cabrera (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | André Amaya (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Omer Jack (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Campos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniele Marasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Prieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pascal Schnellinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Mboma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugène Zaré (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elena Delgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Tavares (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Mario Ribeiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Jimenez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Schramm (ATT) | 0 | |