Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Omer JackO. Jack67
G
1
G
73Eoin GrondinE. Grondin
Pedro Henrique CavalcanteP. Cavalcante72
D
2
D
70Daniel NietoD. Nieto
Alfredo José MariA. José Mari70
D
3
D
71Eugenio LeonE. Leon
Mamar Da RochaM. Da Rocha68
D
captain4
D
78Brandon TraynorB. Traynor
Roberto DelgadoR. Delgado60
D
5
M
80Alejandro SotoA. Soto
Gregorio CarrascoG. Carrasco72
M
6captain
M
78Miguel IbanezM. Ibanez
Miguel OrtizM. Ortiz68
M
7
M
74Frederico GarciaF. Garcia
Frederico GarciaF. Garcia68
M
8
M
77Stephan GargoS. Gargo
Mauricio CabreraM. Cabrera73
A
9
A
72Pablo RedondoP. Redondo
André AmayaA. Amaya72
A
10
A
69Juan-Carlos LorenzoJ. Lorenzo
Godwin KanuG. Kanu70
A
11
A
73Arturo PardoA. Pardo
 
Alf-Inge MyhreA. Myhre69
A
12
D
71Marcos DuranM. Duran
Gabriel PerezG. Perez68
A
13
M
76Jose GainzaJ. Gainza
Jody BellamyJ. Bellamy64
M
14
A
67Francisco CamachoF. Camacho

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 19,057 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos  Castillo.


0.00
Elche CF kick off the first half!
8.50
Brandon Traynor flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Miguel Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mamar Da Rocha.
9.21
Eugenio Leon breaks forward. Eugenio Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.18
With a delightful solo run, Miguel Ibanez stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Ibanez cuts inside the box! Miguel Ibanez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.08
Frederico Garcia sees Mauricio Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
18.47
Miguel Ortiz receives the ball from a throw-in from Gregorio Carrasco. Miguel Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Nieto.
20.32
Alfredo José Mari hits a low pass to Frederico Garcia. Frederico Garcia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Garcia knocks the ball forward, putting André Amaya through on goal. Some silky footwork from André Amaya provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.44
Gregorio Carrasco hits a low pass to André Amaya. André Amaya knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
32.53
Miguel Ortiz makes a run forward as Gregorio Carrasco takes the throw-in. Miguel Ortiz skillfully chests the ball down. Miguel Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya passes the ball forward but Godwin Kanu is offside!
38.20
Stephan Gargo plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.41
Frederico Garcia passes the ball forward to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo puts a great ball through but Arturo Pardo is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
40.34
Gregorio Carrasco hacks Frederico Garcia from behind! Gregorio Carrasco is warned by the referee! Frederico Garcia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.19
Alejandro Soto threads the ball through to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid kick off!
53.27
Miguel Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo shoots from long range. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo scores for Real Valladolid!!
60.05
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Jose Gainza replacing Miguel Ibanez .
65.50
Stephan Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo runs straight at the defence! Pablo Redondo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.53
Brandon Traynor makes a simple pass to Frederico Garcia. Without breaking stride, Frederico Garcia plays the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Pedro Henrique Cavalcante. Excellent block.
69.37
Frederico Garcia darts forward. Frederico Garcia shoots from distance. Omer Jack gets down and covers it.
71.11
Roberto Delgado threads the ball through to Miguel Ortiz. Miguel Ortiz plays the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.42
Jose Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.51
Daniel Nieto hits a low pass to Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza makes a probing pass to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.17
Alejandro Soto threads a neat ball through to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Omer Jack gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Real Valladolid
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%

Scorers
André Amaya 20
Juan-Carlos Lorenzo 42, 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Omer Jack (GK)
6
2.Pedro Henrique Cavalcante (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo José Mari (DEF)
6
4.Mamar Da Rocha (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Gregorio Carrasco (MID)
6
7.Miguel Ortiz (MID)
6
8.Frederico Garcia (MID)
7
9.Mauricio Cabrera (ATT)
6
10.André Amaya (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Godwin Kanu (ATT)
6
 
12.Alf-Inge Myhre (ATT)
0
13.Gabriel Perez (ATT)
0
14.Jody Bellamy (MID)
0

1.Eoin Grondin (GK)
6
2.Daniel Nieto (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Leon (DEF)
6
4.Brandon Traynor (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
6.Miguel Ibanez (MID)
8
7.Frederico Garcia (MID)
7
8.Stephan Gargo (MID)
6
9.Pablo Redondo (ATT)
7
10.Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Arturo Pardo (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcos Duran (DEF)
0
13.Jose Gainza (MID)
6
14.Francisco Camacho (ATT)
0