Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,017 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elche CF and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Elche CF and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
2.35
0-0Mike Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Florian Morlock manages to keep it out.
10.16
With imagination, Hans Boussatta plays the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from distance. Florian Morlock comfortably gets down and covers it.
12.42
0-0Florian Junger knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Without breaking stride, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
14.14
Harry Windass threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hits a low pass to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.38
1-0Rafael Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.40
1-0Oliver Zimmermann hacks Pablo Medina from behind! The referee warns Oliver Zimmermann to calm down! Pablo Medina runs off the knock.
22.49
Showing composure, Hans Boussatta laces a through ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.57
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.54
Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.56
Alexander Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. The referee warns Alexander Ahrens to calm down! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.16
Harry Windass flicks a high ball forward to Hans Boussatta who takes it down. Hans Boussatta advances with the ball. Hans Boussatta whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte makes a deft header. Florian Morlock gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
39.10
Stephen Campbell makes a probing pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from long range but somehow Florian Morlock manages to keep it out.
45.00
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Andres.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol 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 Elche CF kick off!
47.25
Ernesto Pardo threads the ball through to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.19
2-1Ruel Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.05
Mike Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
57.02
Stephen Campbell makes a probing pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from distance but Florian Morlock is on top of it.
59.50
2-1Alexander Ahrens hacks Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson from behind! The referee calls over Alexander Ahrens and shows him a yellow card! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.55
2-1RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Yuri Netto replacing David Delporte .
61.56
Mike Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Sullivan who takes it down. Kevin Sullivan shoots from distance. Solid save from Florian Morlock.
63.19
Hans Boussatta passes the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Andres.
69.28
Dale Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard runs straight at the defence! Jean-Marie Huard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elche CF!
73.29
Hans Boussatta knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.34
Ernesto Pardo sees Antonio Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Roman shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Danny Rizzo!
81.09
Florian Junger knocks the ball to his team mate, Hans Boussatta. Hans Boussatta plays the ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.52
With great vision, Rafael Diaz plays the ball forward to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman plays a one-two with Pablo Medina and rushes in on goal... Antonio Roman tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
87.33
Florian Junger breaks forward. Florian Junger threads the ball through to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Florian Morlock is on top of it.
89.55
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson decides to run forward with the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%
Scorers
| Antonio Roman 15 Jean-Marie Huard 47, 69 | David Delporte 31 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Marie Huard of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Florian Morlock (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Ruel Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Andres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Ahrens (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Dale Roberts (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ernesto Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Roman (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jean-Marie Huard (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Pablo Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arturo Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Molina (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Humphrey Vonk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Danny Rizzo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harry Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Florian Junger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mike Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hans Boussatta (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Delporte (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | William Pierre (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Morlock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri Netto (ATT) | 6 | |