Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva 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 Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
0.00
0-0Elche CF get the match underway!
4.54
0-0Jose Javier Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Cruz who takes it down. Nicolas Cruz rushes past Pedro Henrique Cavalcante! Nicolas Cruz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.20
0-0Pedro Henrique Cavalcante hits a low pass to Miguel Ortiz. Miguel Ortiz passes the ball forward to André Amaya. André Amaya shoots from distance but Robert Mcleod reads it well. Well saved!
10.07
Francisco Ruiz makes a simple pass to Alf-Inge Myhre. Alf-Inge Myhre shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.46
0-0Pedro Henrique Cavalcante hits a low pass to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.50
With great imagination, Artur Oliveira plays the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.20
With a delightful solo run, Jose Javier Garrido stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Garrido tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
33.34
Mamar Da Rocha takes it forward alone. Mamar Da Rocha threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Robert Mcleod!
34.28
Francisco Ruiz sees Alf-Inge Myhre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alf-Inge Myhre shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
39.59
Francisco Ruiz sees Alf-Inge Myhre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alf-Inge Myhre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.53
Francisco Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, André Amaya. André Amaya shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Robert Mcleod. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. The Elche CF players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the second half!
55.36
0-0Mauricio Cabrera clumsily knocks into Guido Sbaglia. The referee warns Mauricio Cabrera to calm down! Guido Sbaglia stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.30
Gregorio Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Alf-Inge Myhre. Alf-Inge Myhre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Martinez.
59.12
0-1Romero P. Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nicolas Cruz scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
67.49
Alberto Pascual passes the ball forward to Francisco Ruiz. Francisco Ruiz takes it forward alone. Francisco Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Robert Mcleod comfortably smothers it!
69.52
Francisco Ruiz plays the ball forward to André Amaya. André Amaya shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Robert Mcleod manages to gather it.
72.59
Artur Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
77.23
Pedro Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Andres collects the pass. Patricio Andres tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.16
Miguel Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya makes a deft header. Robert Mcleod didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
25.7%
50%
24.3%
Scorers
| Nicolas Cruz 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Cruz of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Carrasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguel Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Ruiz (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | André Amaya (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Cabrera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alf-Inge Myhre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Omer Jack (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Mendez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Sanchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Mcleod (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Peter van den Broek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guido Sbaglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gutierrez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Artur Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Guerrero (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Patricio Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Cruz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Gregorio Pirri (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Pichichi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Gimenez (ATT) | 0 | |