Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Des WoodgateD. Woodgate69
G
1
G
64Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez
Matt GlassM. Glass72
D
2
D
72Luis RamosL. Ramos
Arturo IbanezA. Ibanez66
D
3
D
70Carlos MartinC. Martin
Eugenio GarciaE. Garcia66
D
4captain
D
63Oscar RodriguezO. Rodriguez
Romero P. NavarroR. Navarro51
D
5
D
56David SmithD. Smith
Pius Van BeukeringP. Van Beukering80
M
6
M
69Guillermo HierroG. Hierro
Matt RizaM. Riza68
M
7
M
63Ivan GomezI. Gomez
Romero P. José MariR. José Mari76
A
8
M
56Felipe HerreroF. Herrero
Miguel BarbosaM. Barbosa74
A
captain9
M
51Enrique AguilarE. Aguilar
Roberto MarquezR. Marquez67
A
10
A
80Rafael CastilloR. Castillo
Mariano RivaltaM. Rivalta63
A
11
A
67Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez
 
Miguel CamposM. Campos68
M
12
A
63Gary GallacherG. Gallacher
Steve CharltonS. Charlton68
M
13
G
62Aaron BrandA. Brand
Graeme MakinG. Makin63
M
14
D
54Juan NietoJ. Nieto

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 18,126 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier  Lozano.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
3.31
Ivan Gomez makes a simple pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.21
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Rivalta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mariano Rivalta skips past Carlos Martin! Mariano Rivalta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Luis Ramos.
6.12
Arturo Ibanez threads the ball through to Matt Riza. Matt Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta cuts inside the box! Mariano Rivalta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
12.17
Enrique Aguilar sees Rafael Castillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Castillo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.27
Oscar Rodriguez hits a low pass to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. Des Woodgate gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
21.48
Ivan Gomez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivan Gomez shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Des Woodgate.
27.15
Guillermo Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.55
Felipe Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Castillo controls it well on his chest. Rafael Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Garcia.
34.37
Pius Van Beukering knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta heads the ball goalwards. Leonardo Alvarez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.51
Matt Riza passes the ball forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta makes a convincing header. Leonardo Alvarez easily punches it away to safety.
38.29
Ivan Gomez receives the ball from a throw-in from Felipe Herrero. Ivan Gomez hits a low pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from 25 yards. Des Woodgate comfortably gets down and covers it.
39.52
Carlos Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Aguilar. Enrique Aguilar passes the ball forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Castillo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Rafael Castillo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Des Woodgate. Excellent save.
40.31
Luis Ramos passes the ball forward to Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Felipe Herrero tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elche CF kick off!
47.34
With a delightful solo run, Matt Riza stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Riza whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
48.31
Arturo Ibanez hacks Pedro Hernandez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Hernandez runs off the knock.
49.12
Carlos Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Rafael Castillo provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Des Woodgate with no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
53.07
Seeing a gap ahead, David Smith plays the ball forward to Enrique Aguilar. Enrique Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort. Des Woodgate gets down and covers it.
55.08
Pius Van Beukering runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pius Van Beukering lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
57.31
Enrique Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Des Woodgate. What a save!
59.43
Oscar Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
61.31
Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Ibanez.
65.11
Romero P. Navarro runs forward with the ball. Romero P. Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Leonardo Alvarez!
66.08
Matt Riza barges into Carlos Martin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.45
With great vision, Eugenio Garcia plays the ball forward to Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
71.56
Matt Riza barges into Enrique Aguilar. The referee calls over Matt Riza and warns him to calm down! Enrique Aguilar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.10
Seeing Eugenio Garcia's run, Matt Glass quickly throws the ball into his path. With some swift thinking, Eugenio Garcia plays the ball forward to Matt Riza. Matt Riza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Riza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.37
Oscar Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero takes it forward alone. Felipe Herrero deftly passes the ball to Pedro Hernandez, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Pedro Hernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.14
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward to Matt Riza who brings the ball under control. Matt Riza makes a simple pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. Leonardo Alvarez gets down and covers it.
85.17
Rafael Castillo clumsily knocks into Romero P. Navarro. The referee calls over Rafael Castillo and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. Navarro runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
31.1%
45.6%
23.3%

Scorers
Rafael Castillo 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Castillo of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Des Woodgate (GK)
8
2.Matt Glass (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Ibanez (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Eugenio Garcia (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Navarro (DEF)
6
6.Pius Van Beukering (MID)
7
7.Matt Riza (MID)yellow card
6
8.Romero P. José Mari (ATT)
6
9.Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Marquez (ATT)
6
11.Mariano Rivalta (ATT)
7
 
12.Miguel Campos (MID)
0
13.Steve Charlton (MID)
0
14.Graeme Makin (MID)
0

1.Leonardo Alvarez (GK)
8
2.Luis Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Martin (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Rodriguez (DEF)
6
5.David Smith (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Hierro (MID)
6
7.Ivan Gomez (MID)
8
8.Felipe Herrero (MID)
8
9.Enrique Aguilar (MID)
6
10.Rafael Castillo (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Pedro Hernandez (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Gallacher (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Brand (GK)
0
14.Juan Nieto (DEF)
0