Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Manny KingManny King Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Eric AhrensE. Ahrens74
G
1
G
79Kouta NakataK. Nakata
Romarin GousséR. Goussé71
D
2
D
72Alberto FowlerA. Fowler
Orlando LangerakO. Langerak72
D
3
D
72Alfredo FerrerA. Ferrer
Teddy RobertsT. Roberts73
D
4
D
75Philipp GelbP. Gelb
Claude OuédecC. Ouédec72
D
5
D
77Marcus PartinM. Partin
Rigobert SongR. Song74
M
6
M
82Sebastiao AlvesS. Alves
Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames75
M
7
M
86Fernando CamposF. Campos
Jaime CastroJ. Castro74
M
captain8
M
76Hamed Modibo Dja EttienH. Dja Ettien
Gary GreigG. Greig71
A
9captain
A
76Albert PascualA. Pascual
Scott WiseS. Wise72
A
10
A
76Juan-Carlos PascualJ. Pascual
Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann76
A
11
A
77Morgan JenkinsM. Jenkins
 
Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo73
M
12
D
69Claudio IzquierdoC. Izquierdo
Julian MendezJ. Mendez69
M
13
M
75Mark NyarkoM. Nyarko
Alfred PerryA. Perry71
D
14
A
72Jason JoachimJ. Joachim

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Elche CF and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Guerrero Lopez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
4.17
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien makes an attacking run forward. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.56
Alberto Fowler plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves threads a neat ball through to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Alves but he's offside!
9.28
Alberto Fowler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins lofts in a cross ball towards Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Eric Ahrens had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
12.14
With some swift thinking, Romarin Goussé plays the ball forward to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Alfredo Ferrer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
13.38
It's a corner kick. Rigobert Song loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alberto Fowler chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
14.26
Orlando Langerak chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig passes the ball forward to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
15.45
Teddy Roberts plays the ball forward to Orlando Langerak. Orlando Langerak brings the ball forward. Orlando Langerak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig but the linesman indicates offside!
16.14
Ivan Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wise. Scott Wise controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jakob Wesselmann through on goal. Jakob Wesselmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kouta Nakata with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
26.41
Orlando Langerak chips the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Wise. Scott Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Kouta Nakata. What a great pair of hands!
28.34
Romarin Goussé knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wise. Scott Wise shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.56
Sebastiao Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.53
Scott Wise makes a simple pass to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song sees Gary Greig just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gary Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.48
Alberto Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves passes the ball forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but Eric Ahrens reads it well. Great keeping!
42.37
Sebastiao Alves takes a long throw-in. Fernando Campos flicks a high pass forward. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien controls it well on his chest. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
44.17
Orlando Langerak sees a break and surges forward. Orlando Langerak threads a neat ball through to Scott Wise. Scott Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Greig but he's offside!
45.00
Ivan Galadames changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Galadames knocks the ball forward to Gary Greig but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elche CF kick off and get the second half underway!
49.28
Philipp Gelb passes the ball forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Eric Ahrens. Excellent save.
51.20
Ivan Galadames passes the ball forward to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro makes a probing pass to Jakob Wesselmann but he's offside!
54.12
Rigobert Song sees Gary Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.39
Claude Ouédec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
59.55
Gary Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.47
Juan-Carlos Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Claude Ouédec. Juan-Carlos Pascual is given a warning by the referee! Claude Ouédec stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.44
Orlando Langerak threads a neat ball through to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Castro controls it well on his chest. Jaime Castro plays a one-two with Ivan Galadames and rushes in on goal... Jaime Castro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.17
Alfredo Ferrer sees Fernando Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. With a superhuman jump, Albert Pascual connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
69.17
Marcus Partin comes in with a late challenge on Scott Wise. Marcus Partin is warned by the referee! Scott Wise stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.05
Jakob Wesselmann hacks Alfredo Ferrer from behind! Jakob Wesselmann is warned by the referee! Alfredo Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.54
Alfredo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Jenkins collects the pass. Morgan Jenkins knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Teddy Roberts blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
81.47
With great vision, Alfredo Ferrer plays the ball forward to Philipp Gelb. Philipp Gelb deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eric Ahrens manages to keep it out.
83.05
Teddy Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames plays a one-two with Gary Greig and advances towards the goal... Ivan Galadames strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.15
Romarin Goussé plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Kouta Nakata is on top of it.
85.58
Alfredo Ferrer threads the ball through to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Eric Ahrens manages to gather it.
87.20
Scott Wise clumsily knocks into Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. The referee calls over Scott Wise and shows him a yellow card! Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.54
Jaime Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Ferrer.
90.00
Rigobert Song makes a probing pass to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Atlético de Madrid
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
23.4%
40.4%
36.2%

Scorers
Jakob Wesselmann 16
Gary Greig 37
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien 9
Morgan Jenkins 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien of Atlético de Madrid

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

1.Kouta Nakata (GK)
7
2.Alberto Fowler (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Ferrer (DEF)
7
4.Philipp Gelb (DEF)
6
5.Marcus Partin (DEF)
5
6.Sebastiao Alves (MID)
7
7.Fernando Campos (MID)
6
8.Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien (MID)goal scored
9
9.Albert Pascual (ATT)
7
10.Juan-Carlos Pascual (ATT)
6
11.Morgan Jenkins (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Claudio Izquierdo (DEF)
0
13.Mark Nyarko (MID)
0
14.Jason Joachim (ATT)
0