Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eugne GarraultE. Garrault64
G
1
G
58Gabriel LozanoG. Lozano
Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo68
D
2
D
61Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez
Paul WidmannP. Widmann65
D
3
D
58Ledley FlintlockL. Flintlock
Alfredo ReyA. Rey64
D
4
D
54Younès ZeroualY. Zeroual
Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero72
M
5
D
52Adrian GerrardA. Gerrard
Steve De NooijerS. De Nooijer60
M
6
M
66Eduardo CabreraE. Cabrera
Victor MendezV. Mendez60
M
captain7
M
61Ben GerrardB. Gerrard
Alberto BravoA. Bravo57
M
8
M
59Antonio SuarezA. Suarez
Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero71
A
9
M
58Adolfo HernandezA. Hernandez
Sylvain CadamarteriS. Cadamarteri71
A
10
A
58Adolfo RomeroA. Romero
Nuno TeixeiraN. Teixeira69
A
11captain
A
56Leon WardL. Ward
 
Rainer GerlachR. Gerlach61
A
12
A
55Gianfranco OngaratoG. Ongarato
Fernando MarinF. Marin60
A
13
G
55Arturo BlancoA. Blanco
Francisco LozanoF. Lozano59
A
14
A
54Daniel IzquierdoD. Izquierdo

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 11,822 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Sanz.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves start the match!
8.15
Adrian Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Gerrard. Ben Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ward. Leon Ward connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Eugne Garrault!
9.10
Miguel Barkero flicks a high pass forward to Steve De Nooijer who brings the ball under control. Steve De Nooijer passes the ball forward but Miguel Barkero is offside!
15.34
Victor Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Gabriel Lozano. What a great pair of hands!
18.31
Eduardo Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Rey.
20.08
Adolfo Romero sees space and advances. Adolfo Romero tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.01
Victor Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Teixeira who takes it down. Nuno Teixeira shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
27.41
Alberto Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gabriel Lozano manages to keep it out.
30.41
Eduardo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Leon Ward. Leon Ward whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Romero. Eugenio Izquierdo comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.01
With great vision, Eduardo Cabrera plays the ball forward to Leon Ward. Leon Ward whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.45
Victor Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elche CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Elche CF kick off and get the second half underway!
48.00
With vision, Adolfo Hernandez picks a pass forward to Leon Ward. Leon Ward knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Bravo laces a weighted ball forward to Sylvain Cadamarteri. Sylvain Cadamarteri shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
51.02
Steve De Nooijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero runs straight at the defence! Mauricio Guerrero strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.48
Victor Mendez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Mendez sees Mauricio Guerrero just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Guerrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.03
Miguel Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero advances inside the box! Mauricio Guerrero shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.29
Steve De Nooijer hits a low pass to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero rushes past Younès Zeroual! Miguel Barkero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.23
Ben Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Romero shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.49
Antonio Suarez catches Victor Mendez on the ankles. The referee brings Antonio Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Mendez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.47
Alberto Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer makes a great pass forward. Sylvain Cadamarteri runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.03
Alfredo Rey makes a simple pass to Alberto Bravo. With a delightful solo run, Alberto Bravo stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gabriel Lozano!
84.25
Alberto Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Cadamarteri. Sylvain Cadamarteri passes the ball forward to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira takes a shot at goal but is denied by Gabriel Lozano. Excellent save.
90.00
Victor Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Nuno Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Cadamarteri. Sylvain Cadamarteri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

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

Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
22.7%
45.5%
31.8%

Scorers
Mauricio Guerrero 61
Miguel Barkero 65
Sylvain Cadamarteri 90
Adolfo Romero 33

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

Match Ratings