Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin McCoistG. McCoist46
G
captain1
G
66Arturo HerreroA. Herrero
Mauricio CarrascoM. Carrasco59
D
2
D
70Ernesto MarinE. Marin
Oliver BreitnerO. Breitner58
D
3
D
62Alfredo ReyA. Rey
Frederico Del SolF. Del Sol53
D
4
D
58Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher
Rodolfo CamposR. Campos53
D
5captain
M
63Elena CarcedoE. Carcedo
Guglielmo GaravelliG. Garavelli54
M
6
M
57Edmundo VegaE. Vega
Oscar CalvoO. Calvo53
M
7
M
55Fabio BrivioF. Brivio
Enrique MarcelinoE. Marcelino53
M
8
M
54Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Pablo CruzP. Cruz52
M
9
A
72Carlos NunezC. Nunez
Benito LiveraniB. Liverani60
A
10
A
71Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola
Michael OliverM. Oliver58
A
11
A
66Eduardo HerreroE. Herrero
 
Leonardo HelgueraL. Helguera58
A
12
G
62Eugenio MaterazziE. Materazzi
Frederico BarbosaF. Barbosa52
D
13
D
56Frederico TavaresF. Tavares
Ledley ThatcherL. Thatcher52
D
14
D
55Pedro ZubizarretaP. Zubizarreta

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 13,383 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Crespo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the match underway!
2.27
Edmundo Vega threads a neat ball through to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Guardiola but the linesman indicates offside!
6.59
Guglielmo Garavelli kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Thatcher.
15.04
Rodolfo Campos passes the ball forward to Enrique Marcelino. Enrique Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Benito Liverani who takes it down. Benito Liverani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Rey.
18.29
Oliver Breitner knocks the ball forward to Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.51
Carlos Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin McCoist.
22.55
Guillermo Guardiola takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Mauricio Carrasco comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
24.29
With a delightful solo run, Fabio Brivio stretches the opposition's defence. Fabio Brivio hits a low pass to Guillermo Guardiola. Some silky footwork from Guillermo Guardiola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.20
Alfredo Rey hacks Benito Liverani from behind! Alfredo Rey is shown the yellow card! Benito Liverani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.19
Rodolfo Campos receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Del Sol. Rodolfo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Benito Liverani collects the pass. Benito Liverani surges forward with the ball. Benito Liverani threads a neat, attacking ball through to Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.26
Without breaking stride, Michael Oliver plays the ball forward to Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
40.52
Oscar Calvo knocks the ball forward to Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.25
Guillermo Guardiola hacks Guglielmo Garavelli from behind! Guillermo Guardiola is given a warning by the referee! Guglielmo Garavelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.45
Edmundo Vega threads the ball through to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero makes a simple pass, allowing Guillermo Guardiola to run into the box. Guillermo Guardiola makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gavin McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Valencia kick off!
48.03
Frederico Del Sol darts forward. Frederico Del Sol passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.52
Edmundo Vega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edmundo Vega shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.25
Ernesto Marin sweeps the ball long. Carlos Nunez advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Carlos Nunez provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Frederico Del Sol happens to be in the right place to block it.
66.57
Edmundo Vega runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Edmundo Vega whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.14
Michael Oliver knocks the ball forward to Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.52
Warren Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo plays a one-two with Eduardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Carrasco comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Bravo. Penalty not given!!
81.02
Edmundo Vega makes a probing pass to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin McCoist had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
87.41
Alberto Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Nunez who brings the ball under control. Carlos Nunez shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Elche CF
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
27.1%
42.9%
30%

Scorers
Michael Oliver 30
Guillermo Guardiola 44, 81
Eduardo Herrero 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Guardiola of Elche CF

Match Ratings