Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Málaga. A crowd of 19,192 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off!
9.36
0-0Teddy Roberts sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Roberts sees Gary Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Greig plays the ball forward to Scott Wise who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Scott Wise provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Albert Merino!
10.11
0-0Ivan Galadames runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivan Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Almeida but he's offside!
12.34
0-1Manuel Rossi makes a probing pass to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef plays a one-two with Oscar Saez and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Yacine Bouyoucef provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.40
Michael Shields makes a probing pass to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell makes a probing pass to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena makes a great pass forward. Oswaldo Wiart runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.58
0-1Teddy Roberts hacks Yacine Bouyoucef from behind! Teddy Roberts is shown the yellow card! Yacine Bouyoucef stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.25
Guillermo Medina passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Gary Greig scores for Elche CF!!
45.00
Romarin Goussé threads a neat ball through to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Málaga start the second half!
48.30
Oswaldo Wiart plays the ball forward to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo runs straight at the defence! Oscar Pardo rockets a shot on goal. Eric Ahrens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.09
Oswaldo Wiart knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
53.35
2-2Teddy Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Medina controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Medina flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig collects the pass. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
55.47
Michael Shields flicks a high ball forward to Oswaldo Wiart who takes it down. Oswaldo Wiart knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
60.05
Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Scott Wise who brings the ball under control. Scott Wise shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
66.34
Jacob Campbell barges into Claude Ouédec. The referee calls over Jacob Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Claude Ouédec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.19
2-2Eduardo Molina comes in with a very late challenge on Guillermo Medina. Eduardo Molina is shown the red card!! Guillermo Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.24
2-2Málaga are dictating the run of play here today.
85.01
Orlando Langerak makes a strong solo run forward. Orlando Langerak advances with the ball. Orlando Langerak whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
87.40
Oswaldo Wiart brings the ball forward. Oswaldo Wiart shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Guillermo Medina makes a simple pass to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann rushes past Claudio Pena! Jakob Wesselmann shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
36.8%
42.1%
21.1%
Scorers
| Gary Greig 32 Jakob Wesselmann 45, 90 | Yacine Bouyoucef 12 Oscar Pardo 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Wesselmann of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romarin Goussé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Orlando Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Roberts (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivan Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Greig (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Hugo Calvo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Palumbo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rigobert Song (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albert Merino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Molina (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Manuel Rossi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michael Shields (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jacob Campbell (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Oscar Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oswaldo Wiart (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oscar Pardo (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Dmitri Blokhin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Claudio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Leon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Aguilar (DEF) | 0 | |