Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie
Manny KingManny King Alex Samson Alex Samson
Eric AhrensE. Ahrens74
G
1
G
82Isaac GrossmanI. Grossman
Alfred PerryA. Perry71
D
2
D
75Scott InglisS. Inglis
Orlando LangerakO. Langerak72
D
3
D
73Victor SantosV. Santos
Teddy RobertsT. Roberts73
D
4
D
74Edward RowettE. Rowett
Claude OuédecC. Ouédec72
D
5
D
71Enrique RamosE. Ramos
Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo73
M
6
M
85Korey GruenebaumK. Gruenebaum
Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames75
M
7captain
M
83Eugenio RomanE. Roman
Jaime CastroJ. Castro75
M
captain8
M
85Andres HierroA. Hierro
Gary GreigG. Greig71
A
9
M
78Shota IkediaS. Ikedia
Scott WiseS. Wise72
A
10
A
72Martin FerrerM. Ferrer
Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann76
A
11
A
73Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca
 
Romarin GousséR. Goussé71
D
12
D
69Hugo MarquezH. Marquez
Julian MendezJ. Mendez69
M
13
M
78Francisco VergesF. Verges
Alberto VergesA. Verges59
D
14
A
70Adolfo LeonA. Leon

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 20,851 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
3.26
Scott Wise flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wesselmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Wesselmann shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Isaac Grossman. What a save!
4.30
Andres Hierro passes the ball forward to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca threads a neat, attacking ball through to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Eric Ahrens had no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
9.54
Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Fonseca comfortably collects the pass. Samuel Fonseca plays a quick one-two with Martin Ferrer and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Samuel Fonseca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
15.48
Samuel Fonseca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Roman but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.40
Victor Santos knocks the ball forward to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
27.12
Korey Gruenebaum runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Korey Gruenebaum plays a one-two with Samuel Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Korey Gruenebaum muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Eric Ahrens reads it well. Fabulous save!
42.06
Eugenio Roman makes a probing pass to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and 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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
47.52
Stefan Palumbo threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig threads the ball through to Jaime Castro but he's offside!
48.59
Stefan Palumbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.24
Victor Santos threads a neat ball through to Shota Ikedia. Shota Ikedia flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer plays a one-two with Eugenio Roman and advances towards the goal... Martin Ferrer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.24
Jaime Castro comes in with a late challenge on Scott Inglis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.03
Victor Santos threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Fonseca but the linesman indicates offside!
69.41
Claude Ouédec chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Palumbo. Stefan Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Castro who brings the ball neatly under control. Jaime Castro threads the ball through into the box. Gary Greig shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.40
Ivan Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Wise. Scott Wise runs straight at the defence! Scott Wise comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
77.25
Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Martin Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Martin Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.37
Enrique Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Martin Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Martin Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.44
Ivan Galadames flicks a high pass forward to Gary Greig who brings the ball under control. Gary Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Galadames but he's offside!
85.24
Edward Rowett chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Roman shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
89.01
Scott Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Roman controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Roman stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Roman plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Ferrer and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Roman tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Albacete Balompie
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
27.3%
51.5%
21.2%

Scorers
Martin Ferrer 4, 55
Eugenio Roman 42, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Roman of Albacete Balompie

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

1.Isaac Grossman (GK)
6
2.Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3.Victor Santos (DEF)
6
4.Edward Rowett (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Ramos (DEF)
6
6.Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
7.Eugenio Roman (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Andres Hierro (MID)
6
9.Shota Ikedia (MID)
6
10.Martin Ferrer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Samuel Fonseca (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Marquez (DEF)
0
13.Francisco Verges (MID)
0
14.Adolfo Leon (ATT)
0