Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 8,253 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Elche CF are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
4.07
Francesco Pagliarini makes a simple pass to Ernesto Farinos. Ernesto Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Hierro.
6.05
Nicolas Alonso makes a simple pass to Alex Mccall. Alex Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Alvarez. Martin Alvarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Alvarez!
15.10
Francesco Pagliarini kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Alvarez. Martin Alvarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Flores.
16.10
Juan-Carlos Navarro hacks Alex Mccall from behind! The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Navarro and shows him a yellow card! Alex Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.37
Nicolas Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Galadames. Miguel Galadames goes all the way! Miguel Galadames takes a shot at goal. Kai Welke easily smothers it.
40.59
Jakob Klinsmann barges into Matthias Rahn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthias Rahn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Real Jaen kick off!
54.27
Alex Mccall knocks the ball forward to Martin Alvarez. Martin Alvarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Flores.
60.25
Francesco Pagliarini threads the ball through to Ernesto Farinos. Ernesto Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Alvarez. Martin Alvarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.59
Pedro Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Klinsmann. Jakob Klinsmann shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Juan-Carlos Kiko had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
72.09
Pedro Cortes makes a simple pass to Jakob Klinsmann. Jakob Klinsmann shoots from 25 yards but Juan-Carlos Kiko is on top of it.
73.11
Alex Mccall brings the ball forward. Alex Mccall shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.02
Juan-Carlos Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Klinsmann. Jakob Klinsmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Juan-Carlos Kiko easily smothers it.
87.55
Juan-Carlos Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Farinos. Ernesto Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.22
Sebastian Zubizarreta makes a probing pass to Rainer Francke. Rainer Francke takes it forward alone. Rainer Francke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Juan-Carlos Kiko easily smothers it!
90.00
Francesco Pagliarini hacks Rainer Francke from behind! The referee calls over Francesco Pagliarini and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Francke stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Alvarez of Real Jaen
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
19.7%
60.6%
19.7%