Match Report


CD BadajozCD Badajoz     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Daniel ZubizarretaD. Zubizarreta61
G
1
G
58Juan-Carlos VelascoJ. Velasco
Liam CortL. Cort63
D
captain2
D
68Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Rafael RamosR. Ramos62
D
3
D
64Alfredo ReyA. Rey
Eduardo SantosE. Santos59
D
4
D
58Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher
Albert OrtegaA. Ortega56
D
5
M
71Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
Trevor StuartT. Stuart57
M
6
M
59Steve De NooijerS. De Nooijer
Felipe OrtegaF. Ortega51
M
7
M
58Edmundo VegaE. Vega
Mitchell RoyM. Roy48
M
8
M
55Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Rodolfo ZubizarretaR. Zubizarreta47
M
9
A
70Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero
Luis SanzL. Sanz53
A
10captain
A
68Nuno TeixeiraN. Teixeira
James BenjaminJ. Benjamin51
A
11
A
67Eduardo HerreroE. Herrero
 
Luciano TottiL. Totti58
G
12
A
60Rainer GerlachR. Gerlach
Oscar JimenezO. Jimenez55
D
13
A
59Fernando MarinF. Marin
Adolfo TorresA. Torres54
D
14
A
58Francisco LozanoF. Lozano

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Crespo.


0.00
The first half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
3.51
Mitchell Roy makes a simple pass to James Benjamin. James Benjamin makes a pass forward but Luis Sanz is yards offside!
9.56
Warren Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Steve De Nooijer who gracefully takes it down. Steve De Nooijer threads the ball through to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero tries a spectacular strike but Daniel Zubizarreta is on top of it.
15.34
With fabulous vision, Eugenio Izquierdo laces a through ball forward to Alfredo Rey. Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Rey laces a through ball forward to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.45
Steve De Nooijer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
21.13
Edmundo Vega flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Teixeira who takes it down. Nuno Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
22.09
Miguel Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.45
Miguel Barkero passes the ball forward to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira makes a probing pass to Mauricio Guerrero but he's offside!
32.03
Eugenio Izquierdo surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Izquierdo shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.53
Eugenio Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega threads a neat ball through to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira plays a one-two with Edmundo Vega and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Nuno Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Daniel Zubizarreta. Excellent save.
42.55
Rafael Ramos gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. James Benjamin shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.37
Alfredo Rey barges into Felipe Ortega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Ortega runs off the knock.
45.00
Liam Cort pushes up the pitch. Liam Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Benjamin. James Benjamin shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
CD Badajoz kick off and get the second half underway!
54.09
James Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Luis Sanz who brings the ball under control. Luis Sanz shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.24
Liam Cort barges into Warren Thatcher. The referee brings Liam Cort to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Thatcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.41
Rodolfo Zubizarreta comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Barkero. The referee calls over Rodolfo Zubizarreta and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Barkero runs off the knock.
67.43
Rafael Ramos threads a neat ball through to Albert Ortega. Albert Ortega takes it forward alone. Albert Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards James Benjamin. James Benjamin rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.10
Steve De Nooijer flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Zubizarreta with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
75.42
Alberto Bravo takes it forward alone. Alberto Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
77.59
Warren Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Teixeira who takes it down. Nuno Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Herrero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
79.24
Alberto Bravo makes a simple pass to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Teixeira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Mauricio Guerrero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.39
Eduardo Santos barges into Nuno Teixeira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Teixeira runs off the knock.
89.51
Miguel Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Teixeira hits a low pass to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Daniel Zubizarreta effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

CD Badajoz

Elche CF
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
35.1%
45.9%
18.9%

Scorers
Miguel Barkero 15
Mauricio Guerrero 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Barkero of Elche CF

Match Ratings
1.Daniel Zubizarreta (GK)
8
2.Liam Cort (DEF)
6
3.Rafael Ramos (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Santos (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Albert Ortega (DEF)
6
6.Trevor Stuart (MID)
6
7.Felipe Ortega (MID)
6
8.Mitchell Roy (MID)
6
9.Rodolfo Zubizarreta (MID)yellow card
5
10.Luis Sanz (ATT)
6
11.James Benjamin (ATT)
6
 
12.Luciano Totti (GK)
0
13.Oscar Jimenez (DEF)
0
14.Adolfo Torres (DEF)
0

1.Juan-Carlos Velasco (GK)
6
2.Eugenio Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Rey (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Warren Thatcher (DEF)
7
5.Miguel Barkero (MID)goal scored
9
6.Steve De Nooijer (MID)
7
7.Edmundo Vega (MID)
6
8.Alberto Bravo (MID)
7
9.Mauricio Guerrero (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nuno Teixeira (ATT)
7
11.Eduardo Herrero (ATT)
7
 
12.Rainer Gerlach (ATT)
0
13.Fernando Marin (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Lozano (ATT)
0