Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Aguilar.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Aguilar.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
1-0Edmundo Vega makes a probing pass to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira runs straight at the defence! Nuno Teixeira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alberto Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.12
1-0Edmundo Vega flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Barkero controls it well on his chest. Miguel Barkero threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero makes a great pass forward. Miguel Barkero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.14
1-0Alberto Sanz sees space and advances. Alberto Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Juan-Carlos Velasco manages to keep it out.
14.01
1-0Ricardo Vidal barges into Alfredo Rey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.22
Alberto Sanz hacks Alberto Bravo from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Sanz and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.39
1-0Edmundo Vega barges into Guillermo Ruiz. Edmundo Vega is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.44
1-0Warren Thatcher sees Alberto Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Bravo threads the ball through to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
24.52
Eugenio Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Steve De Nooijer scores for Elche CF!!
27.39
Guillermo Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Steve De Nooijer. Guillermo Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Steve De Nooijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.54
Without breaking stride, Romero P. Menendez plays the ball forward to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Vidal. Ricardo Vidal makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.54
2-0Romero P. Menendez hits a low pass to Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger rushes past Alfredo Rey! Simon Metzger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Alberto Bravo is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.44
Edmundo Vega sees Eduardo Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Herrero shoots from outside the area but Alberto Suarez is on top of it.
39.33
Steve De Nooijer hacks Simon Metzger from behind! Steve De Nooijer is shown the yellow card! Simon Metzger stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.48
Steve De Nooijer decides to run forward with the ball. Steve De Nooijer skips past Martin Lopez! Steve De Nooijer shoots from just inside the box. Alberto Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
44.01
Edmundo Vega hits a low pass to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Mauricio Molowny plays the ball forward to Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
49.17
Alberto Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.17
Romero P. Menendez picks a pass forward to Alberto Sanz. Alberto Sanz shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Juan-Carlos Velasco!
57.36
Eugenio Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Herrero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.53
2-1Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Eugenio Cano replacing Mauricio Molowny .
61.56
Steve De Nooijer laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.39
Marcos Calvo threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Menendez. Romero P. Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Metzger. Simon Metzger shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Sociedad are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
69.24
Romero P. Menendez threads a neat ball through to Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.21
2-1Eugenio Cano comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Guerrero. The referee calls over Eugenio Cano and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Guerrero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.21
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Youl Alidor De Freitas replacing Guillermo Ruiz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
81.23
Alberto Rodriquez catches Nuno Teixeira on the ankles. The referee calls over Alberto Rodriquez and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Teixeira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.53
Mauricio Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira threads the ball through into the box. Eduardo Herrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Alberto Suarez manages to keep it out.
85.16
Steve De Nooijer surges forward with the ball. Steve De Nooijer shoots from distance. Alberto Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
87.18
Steve De Nooijer barges into Youl Alidor De Freitas. Steve De Nooijer is warned by the referee! Youl Alidor De Freitas stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.04
2-1Alfredo Rey flicks a high pass forward to Steve De Nooijer who brings the ball under control. Steve De Nooijer flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Herrero collects the pass. Eduardo Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Warren Thatcher hacks Alberto Sanz from behind! The referee brings Warren Thatcher to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Sanz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
4
5
Yellow Cards
1
5
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
28%
46.3%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve De Nooijer of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan-Carlos Velasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve De Nooijer (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Alberto Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nuno Teixeira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eduardo Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rainer Gerlach (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Marin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Lozano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Suarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcos Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Rodriquez (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Alberto Sanz (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Guillermo Ruiz (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Romero P. Menendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Metzger (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Frederico Caballero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Vidal (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Eugenio Cano (MID) | | 5 |
| 13. | Youl Alidor De Freitas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mark Piazza (DEF) | 0 | |