Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 8,668 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
0.00
Sevilla FC kick off the first half!
3.54
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante passes the ball forward to Francisco Ruiz. Francisco Ruiz hits a low pass to André Amaya. André Amaya lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.40
With imagination, Gregorio Carrasco laces a through ball forward to André Amaya. André Amaya shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.51
Mauricio Cabrera comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Del Sol. Mauricio Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Oscar Del Sol runs off the knock.
14.57
Roberto Delgado sees space and advances. Roberto Delgado runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera makes a convincing header. It's there!! Luis Marcelino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.22
Rafael Verges flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ferrer collects the pass. Albert Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pablo Iglesias gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.38
Francisco Ruiz makes a simple pass to Alf-Inge Myhre. Alf-Inge Myhre shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.39
Mamar Da Rocha flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Ortiz who takes it down. Miguel Ortiz decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Ortiz plays a one-two with Mauricio Cabrera and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Miguel Ortiz provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Luis Marcelino had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
36.52
Fernando Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Camacho who brings the ball under control. Ivan Camacho hits a low pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.48
Mamar Da Rocha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ruiz. Francisco Ruiz makes a probing pass to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera makes a great pass forward. André Amaya runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Roberto Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Francisco Ruiz threads a neat ball through to André Amaya. André Amaya tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Luis Marcelino!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Elche CF kick off and get the second half underway!
51.37
Jose Duran takes it forward alone. Jose Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.54
Marcos Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.35
Rafael Verges sees Albert Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Ferrer shoots from outside the area. Pablo Iglesias gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
59.22
Roberto Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to André Amaya who takes it down. André Amaya knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
60.14
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Guillermo Gomez replacing Martin Verges and Jose Javier Pichichi replacing Marcos Verges .
61.14
Jose Javier Pichichi makes a simple pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Delgado.
66.56
Francisco Ruiz threads the ball through to André Amaya. André Amaya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.46
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante takes a long throw-in. Roberto Delgado passes the ball forward to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward to Alf-Inge Myhre who brings the ball under control. Alf-Inge Myhre advances inside the box! Alf-Inge Myhre cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.58
Gregorio Carrasco threads the ball through to Alf-Inge Myhre. Alf-Inge Myhre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.15
Alberto Pascual hits a low pass to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from outside the area but Luis Marcelino reads it well. Superb keeping!
78.45
Rafael Verges hacks Miguel Ortiz from behind! The referee motions to Rafael Verges to come over. It's a red card!! Miguel Ortiz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.18
Gregorio Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to André Amaya who takes it down. André Amaya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luis Marcelino effortlessly smothers it!
87.21
Oscar Del Sol makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Pichichi. Jose Javier Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante barges into Ivan Camacho. The referee calls over Pedro Henrique Cavalcante and warns him to calm down! Ivan Camacho runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
25.6%
48.8%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Ortiz of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
1. | Pablo Iglesias (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Pedro Henrique Cavalcante (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Alberto Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Mamar Da Rocha (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Roberto Delgado (DEF) | 8 | |
6. | Gregorio Carrasco (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Miguel Ortiz (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Francisco Ruiz (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Mauricio Cabrera (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
10. | André Amaya (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alf-Inge Myhre (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Omer Jack (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Carlos Mendez (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Julian Sanchez (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Luis Marcelino (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Fernando Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jose Duran (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Oscar Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Martin Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Jose Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Marcos Verges (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Rafael Verges (MID) | ![]() | 3 |
9. | Ivan Camacho (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Albert Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Alfredo Jimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Guillermo Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
14. | Pedro Ortega (GK) | 0 |