Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 16,244 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
6.31
0-0Dale Roberts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dale Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.39
0-0Adam Owen flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Pardo who takes it down. Ernesto Pardo decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Hugo Alonso.
10.47
Ernesto Pardo makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Pardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Peruzzi.
12.49
0-0Rafael Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Roman who brings the ball under control. Antonio Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Medina but the linesman indicates offside!
18.47
0-0Dale Roberts passes the ball forward to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.30
0-0Rafael Diaz picks a pass forward to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman skips past Boudewijn Hansma! Boudewijn Hansma catches Antonio Roman on the ankles. Antonio Roman appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.52
1-0Adolfo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. With a superhuman jump, Graeme Evans connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.33
Salvador Amador makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Guardiola. Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Martin who brings the ball under control. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.42
1-0Dale Roberts catches Sven Buchwald on the ankles. Dale Roberts is warned by the referee! Sven Buchwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.25
Salvador Amador kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Martin who takes it down. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
34.41
Craig Cooke chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans whips in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Levante UD!
39.27
Craig Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
40.31
Dale Roberts plays the ball forward to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Hugo Alonso!
44.27
Andres Andres makes a simple pass to Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Roman controls it well on his chest. Antonio Roman whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina makes a convincing header. Hugo Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD get the second half underway!
47.38
Jose Javier Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans shoots from 20 yards but Florian Morlock is on top of it.
48.06
Rafael Diaz threads the ball through to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.13
Sven Buchwald passes the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
57.49
Michelangelo Peruzzi hits a low pass to Craig Cooke. Craig Cooke knocks the ball forward to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio cuts inside the box! Adam Owen hacks Nobu Akio from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.50
Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Evans controls it well on his chest. Graeme Evans plays a quick one-two with Nobu Akio and rushes in on goal... Graeme Evans shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.28
Adolfo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Florian Morlock.
73.32
Jose Javier Guerrero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Javier Guerrero threads the ball through into the box. Graeme Evans side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
77.47
Craig Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio passes the ball forward but Daniel Martin is offside!
85.34
Dale Roberts takes a long throw-in. Ernesto Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Medina controls it well on his chest. Pablo Medina tries a spectacular long range effort. Pablo Medina scores for Elche CF!! A hattrick! A roar errupts from the crowd urging their team on!
89.32
Craig Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Boudewijn Hansma chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero threads the ball through to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Maclean.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
27.4%
43.5%
29%
Scorers
| Graeme Evans 22, 60 Nobu Akio 34 | Pablo Medina 44, 48, 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Medina of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hugo Alonso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Boudewijn Hansma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvador Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Javier Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sven Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nobu Akio (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Graeme Evans (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Daniel Martin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Marin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Leon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Van Der Gouw (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Florian Morlock (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruel Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Andres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Ahrens (MID) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pablo Medina (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Arturo Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Molina (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Humphrey Vonk (DEF) | 0 | |