Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player Matt Snape Matt Snape
Jose Fortes SantosJ. Santos66
G
1
G
75Guillermo ButraguenoG. Butragueno
Andy ThomsonA. Thomson75
D
2
D
73Patricio MoraP. Mora
Pablo VilaP. Vila72
D
3
D
68Alberto MoyaA. Moya
Shota KarnebeekS. Karnebeek70
D
4
D
68Jose CortesJ. Cortes
Alfredo GimenezA. Gimenez77
M
5
D
68Ruggiero VicariR. Vicari
Eduardo GuerreroE. Guerrero67
M
6captain
M
81Jose Fortes PichichiJ. Pichichi
Oscar GomezO. Gomez63
M
7
M
72Daniel CastroD. Castro
Arturo Del SolA. Del Sol59
M
8
M
80Simon MiddletonS. Middleton
Andres MarinA. Marin81
A
9
A
66Ivan SegarraI. Segarra
Oscar Del SolO. Del Sol63
A
10
A
74Hugo GomesH. Gomes
Jose Fortes NavarroJ. Navarro62
A
captain11
A
72Wilco BlinkerW. Blinker
 
Rafael PardoR. Pardo65
G
12
D
64Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera
Albert CastilloA. Castillo62
G
13
A
69Miguel FuentesM. Fuentes
Jose José MariJ. José Mari60
D
14
M
66Eduardo VelascoE. Velasco

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 19,234 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Calvo.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the first half underway!
4.03
Ivan Segarra threads a neat ball through to Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.03
Ivan Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.30
Patricio Mora chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Castro. Daniel Castro flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Gomes who brings the ball under control. Hugo Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Pichichi. Jose Fortes Pichichi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Shota Karnebeek.
10.17
Jose Fortes Pichichi takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Alfredo Gimenez gets to the ball and clears it up field.
20.08
With great vision, Daniel Castro plays the ball forward to Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Vila.
21.18
Pablo Vila barges into Ivan Segarra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.49
Ruggiero Vicari brings the ball forward. Ruggiero Vicari makes a probing pass to Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra tries a spectacular long range effort. Jose Fortes Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
30.17
Simon Middleton takes a short throw-in bringing Daniel Castro into play. Daniel Castro sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Castro threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Pichichi but he's offside!
33.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Gomez plays the ball forward to Oscar Del Sol. Oscar Del Sol makes a defence splitting pass to Jose Fortes Navarro. Jose Fortes Navarro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Guillermo Butragueno is on top of his game. Good keeping!
34.58
Oscar Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Navarro. Jose Fortes Navarro plays a one-two with Oscar Del Sol and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Navarro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Guillermo Butragueno.
42.22
Daniel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Gomes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wilco Blinker rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Jose Fortes Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Simon Middleton hits a low pass to Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
48.23
Simon Middleton makes a simple pass to Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Gomes. Shota Karnebeek hacks Hugo Gomes from behind! Penalty not given!!
49.58
Simon Middleton takes it forward alone. Simon Middleton rushes past Pablo Vila! Simon Middleton rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
53.14
Patricio Mora knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Pichichi. Jose Fortes Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.30
Pablo Vila runs forward with the ball. Pablo Vila flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Marin. Andres Marin shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.24
Elche CF have made 2 substitutions with Jose José Mari replacing Oscar Del Sol and Albert Castillo replacing Alfredo Gimenez .
61.27
Simon Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Middleton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wilco Blinker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Jose Fortes Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.29
Jose Fortes Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Jose Fortes Santos.
69.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Mora plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Pichichi. Jose Fortes Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Daniel Castro. Daniel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Jose Fortes Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.30
Arturo Del Sol catches Jose Fortes Pichichi on the ankles. Arturo Del Sol is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.31
Daniel Castro sees space and advances. Daniel Castro threads the ball through to Simon Middleton but he's offside!
77.46
Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Velasco replacing Daniel Castro and Jose Fortes Helguera replacing Alberto Moya .
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Atlético de Madrid
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27%
73%
Play Area
31.7%
52.4%
15.9%

Scorers
Ivan Segarra 4
Wilco Blinker 42
Hugo Gomes 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Gomes of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings