Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 20,404 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos  Castillo.


0.00
Real Valladolid start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.20
Gregorio Carrasco hits a low pass to André Amaya. André Amaya finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
9.49
Miguel Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.53
Carlos Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.38
Mamar Da Rocha threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Carrasco. With some swift thinking, Gregorio Carrasco plays the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.41
Brandon Traynor threads the ball through to Miguel Ibanez. With great vision, Miguel Ibanez plays the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo passes the ball forward but Francisco Camacho is offside!
32.39
Brandon Traynor kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ibanez. Miguel Ibanez hits a low pass to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Pablo Iglesias had no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
40.11
With great vision, Nicolas Sanz plays the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Carlos Zubizarreta takes it forward alone. Carlos Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid have changed their lineup with Victor Blanco replacing Brandon Traynor and Adolfo Guerrero Lopez replacing Arturo Pardo. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Elche CF kick off and get the second half underway!
48.19
Gregorio Carrasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Moya. Albert Moya shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
49.14
Mamar Da Rocha sees space and advances. Without breaking stride, Mamar Da Rocha plays the ball forward to Albert Moya. Albert Moya shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
51.53
Nicolas Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Zubizarreta. Carlos Zubizarreta sees Adolfo Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierluigi Artico.
54.13
Nicolas Sanz threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez plays a one-two with Miguel Sanchez and rushes in on goal... Pedro Henrique Cavalcante comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
54.13
The referee points to the spot..
55.19
Francisco Camacho takes a stuttering run up. It's there!! Pablo Iglesias has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.39
Francisco Ruiz makes a simple pass to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.14
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Carlos Menendez replacing Miguel Ibanez .
63.21
Nicolas Arias pushes up the pitch. Nicolas Arias threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.52
Gregorio Carrasco sees André Amaya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. André Amaya plays a quick one-two with Mauricio Cabrera and rushes in on goal... André Amaya looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.26
Victor Blanco advances with the ball. Victor Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez connects with a diving header. Miguel Sanchez scores for Real Valladolid!!
69.55
Carlos Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Pablo Iglesias.
71.25
It's a corner kick which Carlos Zubizarreta takes quickly, playing the ball short to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent block by Pedro Henrique Cavalcante!
72.41
Francisco Camacho clumsily knocks into Pierluigi Artico. Francisco Camacho is warned by the referee! Pierluigi Artico hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.53
Carlos Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez skips past Mamar Da Rocha! Some awkward footwork from Miguel Sanchez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.49
Carlos Zubizarreta runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.47
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Francisco Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Albert Moya collects the pass. Albert Moya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.43
Miguel Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya makes a pass forward but Mauricio Cabrera makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.01
Miguel Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to André Amaya. André Amaya tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.51
Carlos Menendez sees Adolfo Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.05
André Amaya comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Nieto. The referee calls over André Amaya and warns him to calm down! Daniel Nieto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.28
Miguel Ortiz brings the ball forward. Miguel Ortiz shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Rodolfo Castillo!
89.35
Daniel Nieto hits a low pass to Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza threads the ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%

Scorers
Francisco Camacho 15, 32, 45, 55 (p)
Miguel Sanchez 40, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Sanchez of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings