Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 19,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.29
0-0Claude Ouédec makes a simple pass to Dayo Brevi. Dayo Brevi hits a low pass to Scott Wise. Scott Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dayo Brevi but he's offside!
4.39
0-0Dayo Brevi hits a low pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.55
1-0Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Brevi controls it well on his chest. Dayo Brevi whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.11
1-0Juan Gutierrez barges into Jakob Wesselmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Wesselmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.43
Miguel Almeida runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguel Almeida knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Greig is offside!
33.43
1-0Francisco Crespo catches Romarin Goussé on the ankles. The referee brings Francisco Crespo to one side and gives him a warning! Romarin Goussé carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.19
Teddy Roberts threads a neat ball through to Scott Wise. Scott Wise hits a low pass to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dayo Brevi is offside!
42.10
Francisco Camacho clumsily knocks into Miguel Almeida. The referee calls over Francisco Camacho and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
1-0Miguel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig controls it well on his chest. Gary Greig shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the second half underway!
57.11
1-0Francisco Camacho plays a long ball forward. Felipe Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.20
Rafael Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
63.43
Jakob Wesselmann comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Misso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Misso stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.41
Romarin Goussé flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Brevi collects the pass. Dayo Brevi flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wesselmann collects the pass. Jakob Wesselmann rushes past Rafael Garrido! Jakob Wesselmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.26
Orlando Langerak takes a long throw-in. Teddy Roberts flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Almeida who brings the ball under control. Miguel Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.37
1-0Rodolfo Vidal hacks Jakob Wesselmann from behind! The referee warns Rodolfo Vidal to calm down! Jakob Wesselmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.23
Miguel Almeida sees Gary Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alejandro Rey reads it well. Superb keeping!
84.51
Dayo Brevi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dayo Brevi whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Rey with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
87.41
Guillermo Medina threads the ball through to Scott Wise. Scott Wise shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Rey with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.9%
23.1%
Play Area
18.5%
44.6%
36.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Almeida of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Orlando Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Teddy Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romarin Goussé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Almeida (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Dayo Brevi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Medina (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Greig (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Scott Wise (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Ivan Galadames (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Palumbo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rigobert Song (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alejandro Rey (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ferry Redeker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Misso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Vidal (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Francisco Camacho (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Juan Gutierrez (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Andre Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Crespo (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Felipe Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Shaw (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Herrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Perez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Joachim (ATT) | 0 | |