Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Elche CF and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Elche CF and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
0-0Romarin Goussé pushes mid-way up the pitch. Romarin Goussé flicks a high pass forward. Rigobert Song collects the pass. Rigobert Song tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Chris Royce!
6.36
With a delightful solo run, Felipe Guerrero stretches the opposition's defence. Felipe Guerrero plays a scrappy one-two with Andre Bento and advances towards the goal... Felipe Guerrero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Eric Ahrens is on top of it.
9.18
Scott Wise flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Chris Royce. Excellent save.
15.58
Jakob Wesselmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Galadames. Jakob Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward to Scott Wise who brings the ball under control. Scott Wise shoots from 25 yards but somehow Chris Royce manages to keep it out.
20.37
0-0Juan Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.08
Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wesselmann collects the pass. Jakob Wesselmann tries a spectacular long range effort but Chris Royce reads it well. Good keeping!
24.22
Jacob Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Winterburn controls it well on his chest. Jacob Winterburn shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
26.10
0-0Gianfranco Pagliarini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romarin Goussé.
27.52
0-0Wagneau Bouisset hacks Orlando Langerak from behind! Wagneau Bouisset is given a warning by the referee! Orlando Langerak stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.21
1-0Jakob Wesselmann makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Wesselmann deftly passes the ball to Jaime Castro, releasing him through on goal. Jaime Castro tries a spectacular strike. Jaime Castro scores for Elche CF!!
32.08
1-0Under pressure, Claude Ouédec clears the ball far upfield. Jakob Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Galadames but he's offside!
36.07
Jaime Castro flicks a high ball forward to Gary Greig who takes it down. Gary Greig makes a great pass forward. Jakob Wesselmann runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Rigobert Song chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro tries a spectacular strike. Chris Royce is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the second half underway!
47.34
Teddy Roberts punts the ball hopefully upfield. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.58
Jacob Winterburn sees a break and surges forward. Jacob Winterburn plays a quick one-two with Andre Bento and rushes in on goal... Jacob Winterburn comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Eric Ahrens. Excellent save.
53.09
Gianfranco Pagliarini flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Andre Bento. Andre Bento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
57.20
Rafael Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Jacob Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho plays a one-two with Andre Bento and rushes in on goal... Francisco Camacho strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.47
3-0Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Antonio Marin replacing Wagneau Bouisset .
61.47
Rafael Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Winterburn collects the pass. Jacob Winterburn plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Pagliarini. Gianfranco Pagliarini knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
63.42
Ivan Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
65.32
Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Felipe Guerrero shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Eric Ahrens. Excellent save.
67.43
Scott Wise passes the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Chris Royce manages to keep it out.
69.31
Rigobert Song makes a beautiful solo run. Rigobert Song cuts inside the box! Rigobert Song makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Chris Royce easily gets down and covers it.
77.17
Orlando Langerak makes a simple pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Chris Royce had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
84.07
Jaime Castro hits a low pass to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wise controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Scott Wise provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Jacob Winterburn advances with the ball. Jacob Winterburn shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.8%
43.1%
29.2%
Scorers
| Jaime Castro 28, 45 Gary Greig 47 Scott Wise 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Castro of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Romarin Goussé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Orlando Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rigobert Song (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivan Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaime Castro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Gary Greig (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Wise (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Stefan Palumbo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred Perry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ferry Redeker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodolfo Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Winterburn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Camacho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianfranco Pagliarini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andre Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Felipe Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wagneau Bouisset (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Gavin Shaw (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Gutierrez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Marin (MID) | 6 | |