Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Manny King Manny King
Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira63
G
1
G
74Eric AhrensE. Ahrens
Olivier BastoO. Basto70
D
2
D
71Romarin GousséR. Goussé
Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt69
D
captain3
D
72Orlando LangerakO. Langerak
Andy HarleyA. Harley69
D
4
D
73Teddy RobertsT. Roberts
Filipe MartinsF. Martins66
D
5
D
72Claude OuédecC. Ouédec
Felipe LeonF. Leon75
M
6
M
74Rigobert SongR. Song
Ali BrunoA. Bruno71
M
7
M
75Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames
Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen70
M
8captain
M
74Jaime CastroJ. Castro
Edouard BlancE. Blanc69
A
9
A
71Gary GreigG. Greig
Michael BrunswijkM. Brunswijk67
A
10
A
72Scott WiseS. Wise
Mauricio SaezM. Saez62
A
11
A
76Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann
 
Graham CookeG. Cooke68
M
12
M
73Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo
Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso65
D
13
M
69Julian MendezJ. Mendez
Arturo DuranA. Duran61
A
14
D
71Alfred PerryA. Perry

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 18,059 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Valencia and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.


0.00
Elche CF get the match underway!
12.47
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Basto collects the pass. Olivier Basto kicks a strong pass forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eric Ahrens manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.56
Orlando Langerak flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Galadames who takes it down. Ivan Galadames threads a neat ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig cuts inside the box! Gary Greig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Moreira comfortably smothers it!
16.02
Andy Harley clumsily knocks into Rigobert Song. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rigobert Song gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.35
Andy Harley passes the ball forward to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.56
Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Orlando Langerak.
24.37
Filipe Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Leon. With a delightful solo run, Felipe Leon stretches the opposition's defence. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
26.57
Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romarin Goussé.
27.49
Pius Van Kouwen sees Mauricio Saez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.32
Rigobert Song flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wise controls it well on his chest. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Harley.
39.39
Felipe Leon knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. With a superhuman jump, Michael Brunswijk connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.19
Jaime Castro threads a neat ball through to Scott Wise. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Olivier Basto.
42.20
With a delightful solo run, Ivan Galadames stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Galadames shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.34
Orlando Langerak clumsily knocks into Pius Van Kouwen. The referee calls over Orlando Langerak and shows him a yellow card! Pius Van Kouwen stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
60.17
Rigobert Song brings the ball forward. Rigobert Song knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.57
Teddy Roberts breaks forward. Teddy Roberts hits a low pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes a defence splitting pass to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.09
With fabulous imagination, Dianboto Dacourt laces a through ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Van Kouwen. Orlando Langerak clumsily knocks into Pius Van Kouwen. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
71.09
The referee points to the spot..
72.22
Michael Brunswijk takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball inside the left post - goal!!
75.49
Rigobert Song flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Rafael Moreira. Excellent save.
77.47
Ali Bruno knocks the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
83.51
Rigobert Song brings the ball forward. Rigobert Song knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.02
Showing composure, Felipe Leon plays the ball forward to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Elche CF
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26.8%
49.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Michael Brunswijk 72 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Castro of Elche CF

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
7
2.Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
3.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
6
4.Andy Harley (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Filipe Martins (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
7
7.Ali Bruno (MID)
7
8.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
8
9.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10.Michael Brunswijk (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Mauricio Saez (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13.Daniel Alonso (DEF)
0
14.Arturo Duran (ATT)
0

1.Eric Ahrens (GK)
6
2.Romarin Goussé (DEF)
6
3.Orlando Langerak (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Teddy Roberts (DEF)
7
5.Claude Ouédec (DEF)
6
6.Rigobert Song (MID)
8
7.Ivan Galadames (MID)
7
8.Jaime Castro (MID)
9
9.Gary Greig (ATT)
7
10.Scott Wise (ATT)
6
11.Jakob Wesselmann (ATT)
6
 
12.Stefan Palumbo (MID)
0
13.Julian Mendez (MID)
0
14.Alfred Perry (DEF)
0