Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 17,969 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Jaen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moreno.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Jaen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moreno.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Jaen get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Enrique Alvarez flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Delgado who takes it down. Ernesto Delgado threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
8.26
Marc Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Masur. Noah Masur finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.27
Eugenio Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Riza. Matt Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.52
Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Marc Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Marc Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
26.54
0-0Romero P. Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Matt Riza who brings the ball under control. Matt Riza passes the ball forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
27.00
Matt Riza decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
32.38
Marc Ehiogu makes an attacking run forward. Marc Ehiogu shoots from outside the area. Des Woodgate effortlessly gets down and covers it.
33.58
Martin Fernandez pushes up the pitch. Martin Fernandez makes a simple pass to Alex Burley. Alex Burley rushes past Arturo Ibanez! Alex Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
40.32
0-1With vision, Pius Van Beukering plays the ball forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Albert Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Masur. Noah Masur shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Jaen appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
48.50
Ernesto Delgado passes the ball forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz advances inside the box! Fernando Sanz takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.35
Albert Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.36
0-1Marc Ehiogu hacks Matt Riza from behind! The referee calls over Marc Ehiogu and warns him to calm down! Matt Riza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.43
Marc Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Noah Masur. Noah Masur lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.04
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Garcia laces a through ball forward to Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djamel Nicaise who gathers it comfortably.
73.31
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Rivalta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Marquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.50
1-2Real Jaen have made 3 substitutions with Stefan Klimek replacing Noah Masur, Jose Andres replacing Fernando Sanz and Alfredo Gainza replacing Ernesto Delgado .
78.51
Marc Ehiogu makes an attacking run forward. Marc Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Des Woodgate manages to gather it.
90.00
Martin Fernandez hits a low pass to Marc Ehiogu. With some swift thinking, Marc Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Jose Andres. Jose Andres shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Andres!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
22.4%
44.7%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Ehiogu of Real Jaen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Djamel Nicaise (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enrique Alvarez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Fernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Ibanez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ernesto Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Ehiogu (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Noah Masur (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alex Burley (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Fernando Sanz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Klimek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Andres (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Alfredo Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Des Woodgate (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arturo Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Garcia (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pius Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Romero P. José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Barbosa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Roberto Marquez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mariano Rivalta (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Miguel Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Charlton (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Makin (MID) | 0 | |