Match Report
| Racing Ferrol | Racing Ferrol |  |  | Elche CF | Elche CF | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Victor Jimenez | V. Jimenez |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Florian Morlock | F. Morlock | |||||||||
| Albert Perez | A. Perez | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Ruel Maclean | R. Maclean | |||||||||
| Paul Hamann | P. Hamann | | 63 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 58 | | Adam Owen | A. Owen | ||||||||
| Eduardo Garcia | E. Garcia | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Andres Andres | A. Andres | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Calvo | R. Calvo | | 68 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Alexander Ahrens | A. Ahrens | |||||||||
| Luis Gil | L. Gil | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Dale Roberts | D. Roberts | |||||||||
| Jose Nunez | J. Nunez | | 62 | M | | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Rafael Diaz | R. Diaz | ||||||||
| Nicolas Jimenez | N. Jimenez | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Ernesto Pardo | E. Pardo | |||||||||
| Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Jean-Marie Huard | J. Huard | |||||||||
| Joe Van Galen | J. Van Galen |  | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Pablo Medina | P. Medina | |||||||||
| Juan Suarez | J. Suarez | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Albert Cruz | A. Cruz | |||||||||
| Patricio Lozano | P. Lozano | | 66 | G | | 12 | | D | 54 | | Arturo Santos | A. Santos | |||||||||
| Albert Gonzalez | A. Gonzalez | | 61 | M | | 13 | | G | 53 | | Alfredo Molina | A. Molina | |||||||||
| Albert Carcedo | A. Carcedo | | 59 | A | | 14 | | D | 52 | | Juan Vazquez | J. Vazquez | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 18,743 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Ferrol and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Ferrol and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
0.00
0-0Racing Ferrol start the match!
2.46
0-0Luis Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Van Galen. Joe Van Galen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Florian Morlock is on top of it.
3.07
0-0Dale Roberts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dale Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.16
0-0Adam Owen barges into Joe Van Galen. The referee calls over Adam Owen and shows him a yellow card! Joe Van Galen runs off the knock.
6.16
0-0Free kick to Racing Ferrol just outside the area...
7.15
Joe Van Galen takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
10.17
Luis Gil clumsily knocks into Ernesto Pardo. The referee calls over Luis Gil and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Pardo runs off the knock.
12.11
0-1Ruel Maclean knocks the ball forward to Rafael Diaz. Rafael Diaz sees Albert Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Cruz knocks the ball forward, putting Jean-Marie Huard through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jean-Marie Huard provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.47
Rodolfo Calvo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Calvo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.25
0-1Adam Owen threads a neat ball through to Rafael Diaz. Rafael Diaz makes a simple pass to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.42
Luis Gil flicks a high ball forward to Juan Suarez who takes it down. Juan Suarez shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.14
Jose Nunez makes a probing pass to Joe Van Galen. Joe Van Galen shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
27.14
Nicolas Jimenez plays the ball forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Andres.
28.30
Nicolas Jimenez sees Juan Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Van Galen. Joe Van Galen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Florian Morlock had no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
32.24
Adam Owen hits a low pass to Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto Pardo advances inside the box! Ernesto Pardo shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.01
Ernesto Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Medina controls it well on his chest. Pablo Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Garcia.
40.54
1-1Ernesto Pardo takes it forward alone. Ernesto Pardo makes a simple pass, allowing Jean-Marie Huard to run into the box. Jean-Marie Huard tries a spectacular strike. Eduardo Garcia sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
44.50
Nicolas Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Joe Van Galen. Joe Van Galen plays a one-two with Juan Suarez and advances towards the goal... Joe Van Galen shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Adam Owen flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Diaz who brings the ball under control. Rafael Diaz threads the ball through to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Victor Jimenez!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol 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 second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
47.09
Rafael Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.41
Andres Andres threads the ball through to Alexander Ahrens. Alexander Ahrens flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Medina who takes it down. Pablo Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.40
Nicolas Jimenez makes a probing pass to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Maclean.
55.27
Luis Gil flicks a high pass forward. Joe Van Galen controls it well on his chest. Joe Van Galen shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.04
Adam Owen threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo threads a neat ball through to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.58
Albert Perez flicks a high pass forward. Luis Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Gil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Gil shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Florian Morlock smothers it!
73.06
Paul Hamann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Gil. Luis Gil flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.44
Andres Andres makes a simple pass to Dale Roberts. Dale Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.30
Rafael Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz advances inside the box! Albert Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Victor Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
87.38
Albert Perez plays the ball forward to Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez takes it forward alone. Jose Nunez shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.53
Nicolas Jimenez decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Jimenez plays a one-two with Joe Van Galen and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Jimenez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Paul Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Calvo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Calvo makes a probing pass to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
23.5%
42.4%
34.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Cruz of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Victor Jimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albert Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Gil (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Jose Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Jimenez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alberto Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joe Van Galen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Juan Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patricio Lozano (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Carcedo (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) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ernesto Pardo (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jean-Marie Huard (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Pablo Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albert Cruz (ATT) | | 10 |
| 12. | Arturo Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Molina (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Vazquez (DEF) | 0 | |