Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     NumanciaNumancia
Computer Player Computer Player Ben Couch Ben Couch
Jose Fortes SantosJ. Santos66
G
1
G
84Frederico DelgadoF. Delgado
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson75
D
2
D
83Itaru OkamotoI. Okamoto
Pablo VilaP. Vila72
D
3
D
80Cristi DobosC. Dobos
Shota KarnebeekS. Karnebeek70
D
4
D
76Sebastian VazquezS. Vazquez
Alfredo GimenezA. Gimenez77
M
5
D
82Hugo PichichiH. Pichichi
Romero P. OrtizR. Ortiz70
M
6
M
87Egutu KanuE. Kanu
Eduardo GuerreroE. Guerrero67
M
7
M
81Raimond HumanR. Human
Oscar GomezO. Gomez63
M
8captain
M
90Leonardo IzquierdoL. Izquierdo
Andres MarinA. Marin81
A
9
A
86Rodolfo Del SolR. Del Sol
Oscar Del SolO. Del Sol63
A
10
A
82Mohammed AppiahM. Appiah
Jose Fortes NavarroJ. Navarro62
A
captain11
A
84Stephan BertrandS. Bertrand
 
Rafael PardoR. Pardo65
G
12
A
77Benoit CassanoB. Cassano
Albert CastilloA. Castillo62
G
13
M
85Carlos MerinoC. Merino
Jose José MariJ. José Mari60
D
14
A
81Dries VenemaD. Venema

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Numancia. A crowd of 19,496 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Diez.


0.00
Numancia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.32
Raimond Human chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Santos manages to gather it.
3.00
Romero P. Ortiz sees Eduardo Guerrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Guerrero shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.37
With vision, Romero P. Ortiz laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Del Sol. Oscar Del Sol shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
10.30
From the throw-in, Andy Thomson picks out Pablo Vila. Pablo Vila makes a probing pass to Oscar Gomez. Oscar Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Navarro who gracefully takes it down. Jose Fortes Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristi Dobos.
15.32
Oscar Gomez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Gomez shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
16.29
Shota Karnebeek makes a simple pass to Pablo Vila. Pablo Vila threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Navarro. Jose Fortes Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.33
Cristi Dobos flicks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Kanu. Egutu Kanu hits a low pass to Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Raimond Human. Raimond Human is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Andy Thomson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
22.49
Corner kick to Numancia. Leonardo Izquierdo plays it short to Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah flicks the ball across the goal. Alfredo Gimenez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.38
Stephan Bertrand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.54
Egutu Kanu threads the ball through to Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
33.21
Hugo Pichichi threads the ball through to Leonardo Izquierdo. Leonardo Izquierdo threads the ball through to Stephan Bertrand. Stephan Bertrand edges inside the box! Stephan Bertrand looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Santos effortlessly smothers it!
34.23
Raimond Human kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Santos manages to gather it.
36.58
Alfredo Gimenez hits a low pass to Oscar Del Sol. Oscar Del Sol makes a probing pass to Andres Marin but he's offside!
38.30
Alfredo Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Navarro. Jose Fortes Navarro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.03
Oscar Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Andres Marin controls it well on his chest. Andres Marin plays a one-two with Eduardo Guerrero and rushes in on goal... Andres Marin shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Delgado smothers it!
45.00
Cristi Dobos threads the ball through to Raimond Human. Raimond Human picks a pass forward to Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
49.29
Romero P. Ortiz advances with the ball. Romero P. Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Navarro. Jose Fortes Navarro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
53.11
Alfredo Gimenez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfredo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Del Sol. Oscar Del Sol is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.25
Andy Thomson passes the ball forward to Romero P. Ortiz. Romero P. Ortiz laces a weighted ball forward to Andres Marin. Andres Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.46
Elche CF have made a substitution with Albert Castillo replacing Alfredo Gimenez .
61.49
Romero P. Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Andres Marin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Marin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raimond Human.
65.29
Jose Fortes Navarro barges into Itaru Okamoto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Itaru Okamoto stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.32
Albert Castillo clumsily knocks into Mohammed Appiah. Albert Castillo is shown the yellow card! Mohammed Appiah grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.10
Shota Karnebeek clumsily knocks into Mohammed Appiah. Shota Karnebeek is warned by the referee! Mohammed Appiah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.38
Leonardo Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Santos.
78.52
It's a corner kick. Sebastian Vazquez loops the ball over to the far post. Andy Thomson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.49
Egutu Kanu threads the ball through to Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Santos!
81.17
Egutu Kanu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Egutu Kanu shoots from outside the area. Jose Fortes Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
83.22
Sebastian Vazquez catches Jose Fortes Navarro on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastian Vazquez and shows him a yellow card! Jose Fortes Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.33
Leonardo Izquierdo threads the ball through to Stephan Bertrand. Stephan Bertrand plays a one-two with Mohammed Appiah and advances towards the goal... Stephan Bertrand looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Jose Fortes Santos is on top of it.
89.28
Raimond Human makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Del Sol. Rodolfo Del Sol tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Jose Fortes Santos. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Numancia
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%

Scorers
Jose Fortes Navarro 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Santos of Elche CF

Match Ratings