Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Juan-Carlos VelascoJ. Velasco58
G
1
G
63Paolo PizziP. Pizzi
Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo68
D
2
D
67Sebastian MoralesS. Morales
Alfredo ReyA. Rey64
D
3
D
66Miguel GainzaM. Gainza
Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher58
D
4
D
64Miguel MunozM. Munoz
Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero71
M
5
D
52Patricio BlancoP. Blanco
Steve De NooijerS. De Nooijer59
M
6captain
M
70Fernando MolownyF. Molowny
Edmundo VegaE. Vega58
M
7
M
61Ricardo CarrascoR. Carrasco
Alberto BravoA. Bravo55
M
8
M
55Eduardo PrietoE. Prieto
Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero70
A
9
M
55Quim SantosQ. Santos
Nuno TeixeiraN. Teixeira68
A
10
A
65Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez
Eduardo HerreroE. Herrero67
A
captain11
A
63Felipe ZubizarretaF. Zubizarreta
 
Rainer GerlachR. Gerlach60
A
12
G
59Romero P. ZamoraR. Zamora
Fernando MarinF. Marin59
A
13
A
58Michelangelo DeiM. Dei
Francisco LozanoF. Lozano58
A
14
A
57Antonio MorenoA. Moreno

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 12,529 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Ramirez.


0.00
Racing Ferrol kick off and get the match underway!
4.46
Edmundo Vega runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Edmundo Vega whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Pizzi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.33
Miguel Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carrasco. Ricardo Carrasco makes a probing pass to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
20.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Quim Santos plays the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.10
Eugenio Izquierdo decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Izquierdo sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.09
Patricio Blanco flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ibanez but the linesman indicates offside!
28.12
Alfredo Rey knocks the ball forward to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher makes a beautiful solo run. Warren Thatcher makes a simple pass, allowing Steve De Nooijer to run into the box. Steve De Nooijer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Paolo Pizzi gets down and covers it.
30.53
With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Carrasco stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Carrasco shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
32.09
Patricio Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Juan-Carlos Velasco. Excellent save.
34.31
Edmundo Vega darts forward. Edmundo Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. Paolo Pizzi easily gets down and covers it.
39.15
Edmundo Vega flicks a high pass forward. Steve De Nooijer controls it well on his chest. Steve De Nooijer tries a spectacular long range effort but Paolo Pizzi reads it well. Well saved!
40.00
Miguel Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
42.42
Steve De Nooijer decides to run forward with the ball. Steve De Nooijer shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Paolo Pizzi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
43.30
Corner kick to Elche CF. Alberto Bravo plays it out to the edge of the box. Quim Santos gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
47.27
Eduardo Prieto hits a low pass to Fernando Molowny. Fernando Molowny darts forward. Fernando Molowny knocks the ball forward, putting Felipe Zubizarreta through on goal. Felipe Zubizarreta takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Juan-Carlos Velasco.
49.28
Eduardo Prieto plays the ball forward to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Thatcher.
53.56
Quim Santos flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Carrasco who takes it down. Ricardo Carrasco shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
54.25
Alfredo Rey takes it forward alone. Alfredo Rey hits a low pass to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edmundo Vega scores for Elche CF!!
60.23
Miguel Barkero threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega powers a header at goal but somehow Paolo Pizzi manages to keep it out.
61.42
Fernando Molowny darts forward. Fernando Molowny makes a probing pass between the defence to Eduardo Prieto. Eugenio Izquierdo barges into Eduardo Prieto. Eduardo Prieto appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.50
Ricardo Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Rey.
67.00
Quim Santos catches Eugenio Izquierdo on the ankles. The referee calls over Quim Santos and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Izquierdo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.10
Warren Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.04
Steve De Nooijer flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Herrero collects the pass. Eduardo Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Morales.
78.32
Alfredo Rey makes a simple pass to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Morales barges into Nuno Teixeira. Penalty not given!!
81.33
Ricardo Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ibanez collects the pass. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Thatcher.
87.44
Miguel Munoz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Munoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Juan-Carlos Velasco. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Racing Ferrol
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
29.3%
48%
22.7%

Scorers
Eduardo Herrero 4
Eugenio Izquierdo 24
Edmundo Vega 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Vega of Elche CF

Match Ratings