Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Fortes SantosJ. Santos66
G
1
G
59Edward InceE. Ince
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson75
D
2
D
74Jose VergesJ. Verges
Pablo VilaP. Vila72
D
3
D
65Duarte CastroD. Castro
Shota KarnebeekS. Karnebeek70
D
4
D
63Rafael PichichiR. Pichichi
Alfredo GimenezA. Gimenez77
M
5
D
54Frederico LeonF. Leon
Romero P. OrtizR. Ortiz70
M
6
D
52Gabriel BravoG. Bravo
Eduardo GuerreroE. Guerrero67
M
7
M
73Albert Del SolA. Del Sol
Oscar GomezO. Gomez63
M
8
M
69Djezon TebilyD. Tebily
Andres MarinA. Marin81
A
9
A
68Frederico MunozF. Munoz
Oscar Del SolO. Del Sol63
A
10captain
A
65Giampaolo StercheleG. Sterchele
Jose Fortes NavarroJ. Navarro62
A
captain11
A
65Hugo IglesiasH. Iglesias
 
Rafael PardoR. Pardo65
G
12
M
64Antonio AlmeidaA. Almeida
Albert CastilloA. Castillo62
G
13
A
63Albert MarcosA. Marcos
Jose José MariJ. José Mari60
D
14
M
62Jose Fortes CanoJ. Cano

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 17,057 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Aguilar.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
2.35
Djezon Tebily makes a probing pass to Albert Del Sol. Albert Del Sol plays a one-two with Giampaolo Sterchele and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Albert Del Sol provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Santos manages to gather it.
3.35
Djezon Tebily passes the ball forward to Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota Karnebeek.
4.30
Eduardo Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Ortiz. Romero P. Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edward Ince who gathers it comfortably.
8.23
Djezon Tebily chips the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Sterchele. Giampaolo Sterchele whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Munoz. Frederico Munoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.16
Djezon Tebily deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Del Sol. Albert Del Sol threads the ball through to Giampaolo Sterchele. Giampaolo Sterchele lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Del Sol. Albert Del Sol finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.11
Andy Thomson threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ortiz. Romero P. Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Marin. Andres Marin deftly passes the ball to Jose Fortes Navarro, releasing him through on goal. Jose Fortes Navarro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.20
Eduardo Guerrero barges into Hugo Iglesias. The referee calls over Eduardo Guerrero and warns him to calm down! Hugo Iglesias grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.20
Free kick to Deportivo La Coruña just outside the area...
40.37
Hugo Iglesias steps up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
44.44
Albert Del Sol kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Tebily. Djezon Tebily kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Munoz but the referee indicates it's offside!
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. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elche CF kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Djezon Tebily passes the ball forward to Albert Del Sol. Albert Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Sterchele. Giampaolo Sterchele directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Andy Thomson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.18
Corner kick to Deportivo La Coruña. Hugo Iglesias plays it to the far post. Duarte Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.49
Djezon Tebily flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Iglesias who brings the ball under control. Hugo Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Munoz. Frederico Munoz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jose Fortes Santos reads it well. Excellent save!
55.33
Alfredo Gimenez comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Bravo. The referee brings Alfredo Gimenez to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.50
Oscar Gomez sees space and advances. Oscar Gomez skips past Frederico Leon! Gabriel Bravo clumsily knocks into Oscar Gomez. Penalty not given!!
59.10
Pablo Vila flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Guerrero hits a low pass to Oscar Del Sol. Oscar Del Sol shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.04
Elche CF have made 2 substitutions with Jose José Mari replacing Oscar Del Sol and Albert Castillo replacing Alfredo Gimenez .
61.08
Djezon Tebily sees Albert Del Sol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Frederico Munoz. Frederico Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Sterchele. Giampaolo Sterchele gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.08
Romero P. Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Andres Marin. Andres Marin makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Navarro but he's offside!
66.16
Shota Karnebeek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Castillo. Albert Castillo shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
69.28
Romero P. Ortiz clumsily knocks into Hugo Iglesias. Romero P. Ortiz is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Iglesias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.13
Djezon Tebily threads the ball through to Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Thomson.
72.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.02
Andres Marin catches Rafael Pichichi on the ankles. The referee calls over Andres Marin and warns him to calm down! Rafael Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.17
Eduardo Guerrero clumsily knocks into Djezon Tebily. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djezon Tebily runs off the knock.
85.18
Shota Karnebeek launches a long ball forward into the other half. Romero P. Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
27.3%
42.4%
30.3%

Scorers
Jose Fortes Navarro 32
Frederico Munoz 8
Albert Del Sol 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Del Sol of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Jose Fortes Santos (GK)
7
2.Andy Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Vila (DEF)
6
4.Shota Karnebeek (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Gimenez (MID)
6
6.Romero P. Ortiz (MID)
6
7.Eduardo Guerrero (MID)yellow card
6
8.Oscar Gomez (MID)
6
9.Andres Marin (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Del Sol (ATT)
6
11.Jose Fortes Navarro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rafael Pardo (GK)
0
13.Albert Castillo (GK)
6
14.Jose José Mari (DEF)
6

1.Edward Ince (GK)
6
2.Jose Verges (DEF)
6
3.Duarte Castro (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Pichichi (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Leon (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Bravo (DEF)
6
7.Albert Del Sol (MID)goal scored
9
8.Djezon Tebily (MID)
7
9.Frederico Munoz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Giampaolo Sterchele (ATT)
8
11.Hugo Iglesias (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Almeida (MID)
0
13.Albert Marcos (ATT)
0
14.Jose Fortes Cano (MID)
0