Match Report


MurciaMurcia     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Diego MarescaD. Maresca61
G
1
G
58Juan-Carlos VelascoJ. Velasco
Jose Javier DelgadoJ. Delgado66
D
2
D
68Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Jose Fortes RamirezJ. Ramirez56
D
3
D
58Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher
Enrique GomezE. Gomez56
D
4
D
57Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira
Eduardo DuranE. Duran53
D
captain5
M
71Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
Edmundo DuranE. Duran73
M
6
M
59Steve De NooijerS. De Nooijer
Arturo MonteroA. Montero71
M
7captain
M
58Edmundo VegaE. Vega
Fernando DominguezF. Dominguez70
M
8
M
55Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Alfredo SaezA. Saez59
M
9
A
70Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero
Ernesto CastroE. Castro62
A
10
A
68Nuno TeixeiraN. Teixeira
Julian GuerreroJ. Guerrero55
A
11
A
67Eduardo HerreroE. Herrero
 
Claudio RomeroC. Romero57
M
12
A
60Rainer GerlachR. Gerlach
Alberto GimenezA. Gimenez55
G
13
A
59Fernando MarinF. Marin
Andres PichichiA. Pichichi54
G
14
A
58Francisco LozanoF. Lozano

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Elche CF in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia 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 Guillermo Carmona.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
2.32
Eduardo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Dominguez controls it well on his chest. Fernando Dominguez makes a simple pass to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.22
Enrique Gomez darts forward. Enrique Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro deftly passes the ball to Julian Guerrero, releasing him through on goal. Julian Guerrero takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.10
Jose Javier Delgado threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Duran. Edmundo Duran runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edmundo Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro flicks the ball with his head. Juan-Carlos Velasco manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.05
Enrique Gomez hits a low pass to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero makes a probing pass to Fernando Dominguez. Fernando Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Juan-Carlos Velasco reads it well. Well saved!
9.31
With some swift thinking, Fernando Dominguez plays the ball forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro skips past Warren Thatcher! Some awkward footwork from Ernesto Castro provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.18
Warren Thatcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer makes a probing pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mauricio Guerrero is offside!
22.02
Guilherme Ferreira makes a probing pass to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero hits a low pass to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Diego Maresca had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
27.24
Warren Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Julian Guerrero. The referee calls over Warren Thatcher and warns him to calm down! Julian Guerrero runs off the knock.
28.21
Enrique Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Julian Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Julian Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Velasco who gathers it comfortably.
30.06
With some swift thinking, Edmundo Duran plays the ball forward to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Guerrero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ernesto Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.59
Edmundo Vega threads the ball through to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero rushes past Jose Fortes Ramirez! Eduardo Herrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Diego Maresca as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.19
Guilherme Ferreira takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Diego Maresca drops low and scoops up the ball.
40.20
Jose Fortes Ramirez clumsily knocks into Edmundo Vega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Vega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.50
Eugenio Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Murcia kick off!
48.27
Steve De Nooijer advances with the ball. Steve De Nooijer finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.09
Murcia are in full control of this game.
53.30
Edmundo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.49
Edmundo Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer threads a neat ball through to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
55.29
Edmundo Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Diego Maresca comfortably smothers it!
57.49
Warren Thatcher clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Ramirez. Warren Thatcher is given another warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.47
Nuno Teixeira plays the ball forward to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer plays a one-two with Mauricio Guerrero and advances towards the goal... Steve De Nooijer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
66.17
Enrique Gomez knocks the ball forward to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero surges forward with the ball. Arturo Montero skips past Eugenio Izquierdo! Some good footwork from Arturo Montero provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.45
Alberto Bravo takes it forward alone. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Delgado.
72.13
Steve De Nooijer chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them level!
75.52
Steve De Nooijer hacks Fernando Dominguez from behind! The referee brings Steve De Nooijer to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Dominguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.22
Warren Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Barkero who brings the ball under control. Miguel Barkero shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
79.46
Steve De Nooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Guerrero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.11
Eugenio Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Diego Maresca. Excellent save.
84.52
Eugenio Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero makes a simple pass, allowing Steve De Nooijer to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Steve De Nooijer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Murcia

Elche CF
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.6%
46.8%
21.5%

Scorers
Ernesto Castro 30
Arturo Montero 66
Mauricio Guerrero 22
Miguel Barkero 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Castro of Murcia

Match Ratings