Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     ValenciaValencia
Manny KingManny King Computer Player Computer Player
Eric AhrensE. Ahrens74
G
1
G
63Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira
Romarin GousséR. Goussé71
D
2
D
70Olivier BastoO. Basto
Teddy RobertsT. Roberts73
D
3captain
D
69Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt
Orlando LangerakO. Langerak73
D
4
D
69Andy HarleyA. Harley
Claude OuédecC. Ouédec72
D
5
D
66Filipe MartinsF. Martins
Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames75
M
6
M
75Felipe LeonF. Leon
Rigobert SongR. Song74
M
7
M
71Ali BrunoA. Bruno
Jaime CastroJ. Castro75
M
captain8
M
70Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen
Gary GreigG. Greig71
A
9
A
69Edouard BlancE. Blanc
Scott WiseS. Wise73
A
10
A
69Michael BrunswijkM. Brunswijk
Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann76
A
11
A
62Mauricio SaezM. Saez
 
Julian MendezJ. Mendez69
M
12
M
68Graham CookeG. Cooke
Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo73
M
13
D
65Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso
Syd LofthouseS. Lofthouse71
A
14
M
63Fernando Mario OulmersF. Oulmers

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Valencia. A crowd of 17,539 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Elche CF and Valencia 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!
2.06
Rigobert Song changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rigobert Song shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.05
Jaime Castro threads a neat ball through to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
9.06
Scott Wise makes a probing pass to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann skips past Dianboto Dacourt! Some world-class footwork from Jakob Wesselmann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Rafael Moreira manages to keep it out.
12.46
Romarin Goussé sees space and advances. Romarin Goussé flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Moreira with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
15.52
Claude Ouédec knocks the ball forward to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rigobert Song shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
21.45
Teddy Roberts hacks Edouard Blanc from behind! The referee brings Teddy Roberts to one side and gives him a warning! Edouard Blanc runs off the knock.
28.51
Rigobert Song makes a simple pass to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
30.34
Rigobert Song sees a break and surges forward. Rigobert Song runs straight at the defence! Rigobert Song side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
33.29
Filipe Martins knocks the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eric Ahrens easily gets down and covers it.
34.26
Orlando Langerak hits a low pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes a probing pass to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.56
Showing composure, Olivier Basto laces a weighted ball forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk connects with a diving header. Eric Ahrens manages to gather it.
39.03
Claude Ouédec flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wise. Scott Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ali Bruno takes it forward alone. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
48.54
Jaime Castro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wise collects the pass. Scott Wise tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
51.26
Filipe Martins flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Leon who brings the ball under control. Felipe Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.08
Teddy Roberts threads a neat ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig cuts inside the box! Gary Greig tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Moreira with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
57.43
Rigobert Song barges into Michael Brunswijk. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Brunswijk carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.25
Jakob Wesselmann makes a probing pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
73.16
Ali Bruno barges into Rigobert Song. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rigobert Song carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.49
Michael Brunswijk receives the ball from a throw-in from Felipe Leon. Michael Brunswijk makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Brunswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez heads the ball goalwards. Eric Ahrens gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
81.13
Teddy Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Wise threads the ball through to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann cuts inside the box! Jakob Wesselmann shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.40
Teddy Roberts knocks the ball forward to Scott Wise. Scott Wise threads a neat ball through to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Filipe Martins barges into Gary Greig. Gary Greig appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.26
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Dianboto Dacourt controls it well on his chest. Dianboto Dacourt passes the ball forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
89.49
Ivan Galadames makes a simple pass to Scott Wise. Scott Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Basto.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Valencia
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
23%
47.3%
29.7%

Scorers
Scott Wise 12
Gary Greig 54
Mauricio Saez 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Greig of Elche CF

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

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