Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     LleidaLleida
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eugne GarraultE. Garrault64
G
1captain
G
56Ahmed MelchiotA. Melchiot
Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo68
D
2
D
65Ricardo BlancoR. Blanco
Paul WidmannP. Widmann65
D
3
D
59Ernesto CaballeroE. Caballero
Alfredo ReyA. Rey64
D
4
D
51Frederico Guerrero LopezF. Guerrero Lopez
Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero72
M
5
D
49Carlos PichichiC. Pichichi
Steve De NooijerS. De Nooijer61
M
6
M
67Damien UpsonD. Upson
Victor MendezV. Mendez60
M
7
M
62Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn
Alberto BravoA. Bravo57
M
8
M
62Antoine HoflandA. Hofland
Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero71
A
9
M
54Regilio RoordaR. Roorda
Sylvain CadamarteriS. Cadamarteri71
A
10
A
65Adolfo RomeroA. Romero
Nuno TeixeiraN. Teixeira69
A
captain11
A
65Andre GomesA. Gomes
 
Rainer GerlachR. Gerlach61
A
12
A
62Felipe SuarezF. Suarez
Fernando MarinF. Marin60
A
13
A
59Romero P. DelgadoR. Delgado
Francisco LozanoF. Lozano59
A
14
A
58Adolfo MenendezA. Menendez

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Lleida. A crowd of 13,353 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lleida appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Sanz.


0.00
Lleida start the match!
4.43
Steve De Nooijer threads a neat ball through to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira plays a one-two with Victor Mendez and rushes in on goal... Nuno Teixeira shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.48
Ernesto Caballero makes a simple pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Antoine Hofland. Antoine Hofland shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
10.05
Eugenio Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve De Nooijer cuts inside the box! Steve De Nooijer rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.12
Steve De Nooijer passes the ball forward to Victor Mendez. Victor Mendez plays a one-two with Miguel Barkero and rushes in on goal... Victor Mendez takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
14.10
Scott Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Romero who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.20
Alfredo Rey barges into Damien Upson. Alfredo Rey is shown the yellow card! Damien Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.47
Sylvain Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort but Ahmed Melchiot is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
22.16
Regilio Roorda flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Romero who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Romero finds some space and shoots from distance. Eugne Garrault is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.33
Steve De Nooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo rushes past Frederico Guerrero Lopez! Alberto Bravo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
30.36
Scott Meiklejohn takes the throw-in. With great vision, Regilio Roorda plays the ball forward to Damien Upson. Damien Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.03
Ricardo Blanco knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero surges forward with the ball. Adolfo Romero tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.00
Carlos Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Damien Upson who brings the ball under control. Damien Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.07
Antoine Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.25
Frederico Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Damien Upson. Damien Upson plays the ball forward to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
39.22
Antoine Hofland hacks Paul Widmann from behind! The referee brings Antoine Hofland to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Widmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.21
Scott Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Gomes. Andre Gomes flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lleida!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
48.10
Alfredo Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Mauricio Guerrero provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.26
Miguel Barkero flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Cadamarteri who takes it down. Sylvain Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.36
Adolfo Romero barges into Alfredo Rey. The referee warns Adolfo Romero to calm down! Alfredo Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.51
Regilio Roorda makes a probing pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Andre Gomes. Andre Gomes shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eugne Garrault.
59.36
It's a corner kick. Damien Upson kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Mauricio Guerrero reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.26
Frederico Guerrero Lopez receives the ball from a throw-in from Antoine Hofland. Frederico Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Andre Gomes. Andre Gomes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Izquierdo.
61.01
Ernesto Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Steve De Nooijer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve De Nooijer runs off the knock.
63.07
Steve De Nooijer passes the ball forward to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.54
Nuno Teixeira brings the ball forward. Nuno Teixeira advances inside the box! Nuno Teixeira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Ahmed Melchiot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.50
Lleida are dictating the run of play here today.
78.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Bravo plays the ball forward to Sylvain Cadamarteri. Sylvain Cadamarteri plays a one-two with Nuno Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Sylvain Cadamarteri comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Ahmed Melchiot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.29
Sylvain Cadamarteri comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Pichichi. The referee brings Sylvain Cadamarteri to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Pichichi runs off the knock.
84.31
Frederico Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Adolfo Romero. Adolfo Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Widmann.
89.24
Lleida are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Lleida
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
22.6%
45.2%
32.1%

Scorers
Steve De Nooijer 63
Nuno Teixeira 70
Sylvain Cadamarteri 78
Adolfo Romero 22
Andre Gomes 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Teixeira of Elche CF

Match Ratings