Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Real MadridReal Madrid
Manny KingManny King Computer Player Computer Player
Eric AhrensE. Ahrens72
G
1
G
69Luis VegaL. Vega
Adolfo RamosA. Ramos72
D
2
D
73Alec DalglishA. Dalglish
Arnold ParkerA. Parker74
D
3
D
71Samir HelmerS. Helmer
Teddy RobertsT. Roberts72
D
4
D
70Rafael HernandezR. Hernandez
Claude OuédecC. Ouédec72
D
5captain
D
63Urvin LeiwakabessyU. Leiwakabessy
Dayo BreviD. Brevi75
M
6
M
71Brian PallisterB. Pallister
Guillermo MedinaG. Medina75
M
7
M
71Pablo VazquezP. Vazquez
Juan GarridoJ. Garrido77
M
captain8
M
62Marcel LangeM. Lange
Gary GreigG. Greig71
A
9
A
69Bruno VelosoB. Veloso
Luis VarelaL. Varela75
A
10
A
68Arturo RomanA. Roman
Scott WiseS. Wise72
A
11
A
67Rafael CarmonaR. Carmona
 
Hugo CalvoH. Calvo73
M
12
G
67Amara PaisleyA. Paisley
Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida75
M
13
A
64Damien RiggottD. Riggott
Iwan SmitsI. Smits74
M
14
M
61Pier G. CorrentP. Corrent

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 16,907 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Elche CF and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
2.01
With imagination, Claude Ouédec picks a pass forward to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido sees Guillermo Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Medina shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
4.34
Brian Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Carmona tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.40
Adolfo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Medina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Medina threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.45
Arnold Parker makes a strong solo run forward. Arnold Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Guillermo Medina provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Luis Vega. What a save!
20.47
Claude Ouédec brings the ball forward. Claude Ouédec hits a low pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Luis Vega!
21.43
Alec Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Pallister. Brian Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lange. Marcel Lange shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Eric Ahrens keeps it out!
27.35
Alec Dalglish decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Dalglish passes the ball forward to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
30.03
Urvin Leiwakabessy chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Roman controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Arturo Roman provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.07
With some swift thinking, Dayo Brevi plays the ball forward to Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Varela. Luis Varela gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Luis Vega manages to keep it out.
36.02
Teddy Roberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido brings the ball forward. Juan Garrido plays a scrappy one-two with Guillermo Medina and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan Garrido takes a shot at goal but is denied by Brian Pallister. Excellent block.
38.23
Dayo Brevi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Varela. Luis Varela finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Luis Vega as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.16
It's a corner kick. Dayo Brevi kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Teddy Roberts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Real Madrid kicking off!
47.40
Juan Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dayo Brevi. Dayo Brevi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.14
Brian Pallister hits a low pass to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eric Ahrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
53.12
Teddy Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Brevi collects the pass. Dayo Brevi sees Luis Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Varela makes a great pass forward. Guillermo Medina runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.53
Marcel Lange flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Carmona collects the pass. Rafael Carmona finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
55.27
Urvin Leiwakabessy runs forward with the ball. Urvin Leiwakabessy threads the ball through to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.43
Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Hernandez.
61.34
Scott Wise chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Varela. Luis Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.40
Pablo Vazquez makes a probing pass to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
69.32
Claude Ouédec arcs the ball upfield. Luis Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Lange.
72.41
Marcel Lange flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Roman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Roman shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.01
Marcel Lange surges forward with the ball. Marcel Lange controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.13
Marcel Lange catches Dayo Brevi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dayo Brevi stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.12
Rafael Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Vazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Arnold Parker takes it forward alone. Arnold Parker flicks a high pass forward. Luis Varela controls it well on his chest. Luis Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Vega who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Real Madrid
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%

Scorers
Juan Garrido 61
Arturo Roman 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Garrido of Elche CF

Match Ratings
1.Eric Ahrens (GK)
8
2.Adolfo Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Arnold Parker (DEF)
7
4.Teddy Roberts (DEF)
6
5.Claude Ouédec (DEF)
7
6.Dayo Brevi (MID)
6
7.Guillermo Medina (MID)
7
8.Juan Garrido (MID)goal scored
9
9.Gary Greig (ATT)
6
10.Luis Varela (ATT)
7
11.Scott Wise (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Calvo (MID)
0
13.Miguel Almeida (MID)
0
14.Iwan Smits (MID)
0

1.Luis Vega (GK)
8
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
7
3.Samir Helmer (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Hernandez (DEF)
6
5.Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
7
6.Brian Pallister (MID)
7
7.Pablo Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Marcel Lange (MID)yellow card
7
9.Bruno Veloso (ATT)
6
10.Arturo Roman (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rafael Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Amara Paisley (GK)
0
13.Damien Riggott (ATT)
0
14.Pier G. Corrent (MID)
0