Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     CordobaCordoba
Manny KingManny King Computer Player Computer Player
Eric AhrensE. Ahrens74
G
1
G
74Jose CamineroJ. Caminero
Alfred PerryA. Perry71
D
2
D
73Robert BeckhamR. Beckham
Orlando LangerakO. Langerak72
D
3captain
D
71Frederico PirriF. Pirri
Teddy RobertsT. Roberts73
D
4
D
69John Arne BragstadJ. Bragstad
Claude OuédecC. Ouédec72
D
5
M
83Rui LopesR. Lopes
Rigobert SongR. Song74
M
6
M
72Alexis CarbajalA. Carbajal
Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames75
M
7
M
71Nick LoweN. Lowe
Jaime CastroJ. Castro75
M
captain8
M
70Billy PattersonB. Patterson
Gary GreigG. Greig71
A
9
A
72Kevin DickovK. Dickov
Scott WiseS. Wise72
A
10
A
71Fabio GuastalvinoF. Guastalvino
Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann76
A
11
A
71Fabio MaryF. Mary
 
Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo73
M
12
M
70Samuele PadalinoS. Padalino
Julian MendezJ. Mendez69
M
13
M
69Lennart MatthäusL. Matthäus
Alberto VergesA. Verges59
D
14
D
67Uwe SchulzeU. Schulze

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 20,060 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
Elche CF get the match underway!
15.14
Ivan Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Rigobert Song controls it well on his chest. Rigobert Song tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
30.24
Orlando Langerak plays the ball forward to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song laces a through ball forward to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames plays a quick one-two with Scott Wise and rushes in on goal... Ivan Galadames makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.53
Nick Lowe threads the ball through to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino plays a one-two with Kevin Dickov and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Fabio Guastalvino provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It curls slightly but Eric Ahrens manages to gather it easily.
38.14
Rigobert Song barges into Nick Lowe. Rigobert Song is shown the yellow card! Nick Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.52
Jaime Castro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wise collects the pass. Scott Wise shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.21
Claude Ouédec takes it forward alone. Claude Ouédec sees Rigobert Song in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rigobert Song hits a low pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jose Caminero comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
Alexis Carbajal flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dickov collects the pass. Kevin Dickov shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the second half underway!
47.57
Billy Patterson threads a neat ball through to Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
49.02
Rigobert Song sees space and advances. Rigobert Song whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann beats his man to it with a header. Jose Caminero gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
51.37
With some swift thinking, Alfred Perry plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig threads a neat ball through to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Some good footwork from Jaime Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.57
Nick Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Guastalvino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Guastalvino shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
57.05
Frederico Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Billy Patterson who takes it down. Billy Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.41
John Arne Bragstad sees Fabio Mary in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Mary knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
65.32
Without breaking stride, Robert Beckham plays the ball forward to Alexis Carbajal. With a delightful solo run, Alexis Carbajal stretches the opposition's defence. Alexis Carbajal shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
69.43
Robert Beckham threads the ball through to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino plays a scrappy one-two with Fabio Mary and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabio Guastalvino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.26
Orlando Langerak kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jose Caminero comfortably gets down and covers it.
78.44
John Arne Bragstad controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Pirri. Frederico Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Mary who takes it down. Fabio Mary knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Teddy Roberts!
83.08
Orlando Langerak makes a probing pass to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames takes it forward alone. Ivan Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.23
Nick Lowe threads the ball through to Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary passes the ball forward but Fabio Guastalvino is offside!
87.48
Orlando Langerak sees Jaime Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames advances inside the box! Ivan Galadames shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose Caminero.
88.56
Rigobert Song takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Nick Lowe reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
89.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Cordoba
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
37.3%
40.3%
22.4%

Scorers
Jaime Castro 51

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

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

1.Jose Caminero (GK)
8
2.Robert Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Pirri (DEF)
6
4.John Arne Bragstad (DEF)
6
5.Rui Lopes (MID)
6
6.Alexis Carbajal (MID)
7
7.Nick Lowe (MID)
7
8.Billy Patterson (MID)
6
9.Kevin Dickov (ATT)
6
10.Fabio Guastalvino (ATT)
8
11.Fabio Mary (ATT)
7
 
12.Samuele Padalino (MID)
0
13.Lennart Matthäus (MID)
0
14.Uwe Schulze (DEF)
0