Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     MurciaMurcia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arturo HerreroA. Herrero66
G
1
G
54Alberto GimenezA. Gimenez
Ernesto MarinE. Marin70
D
captain2
D
65Marco TassaliM. Tassali
Alfredo ReyA. Rey62
D
3
D
65Jose Javier DelgadoJ. Delgado
Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher58
D
4
D
56Enrique GomezE. Gomez
Elena CarcedoE. Carcedo63
M
5
D
51Edmundo FernandezE. Fernandez
Edmundo VegaE. Vega57
M
6
M
71Edmundo DuranE. Duran
Fabio BrivioF. Brivio55
M
7captain
M
68Arturo MonteroA. Montero
Alberto BravoA. Bravo54
M
8
M
56Miguel GimenezM. Gimenez
Carlos NunezC. Nunez72
A
9
M
55Claudio RomeroC. Romero
Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola72
A
10
A
60Claudio CarmonaC. Carmona
Eduardo HerreroE. Herrero66
A
11
A
58Silvio VelosoS. Veloso
 
Eugenio MaterazziE. Materazzi62
G
12
A
57Alain ChaveyriatA. Chaveyriat
Frederico TavaresF. Tavares56
D
13
A
52Julian GuerreroJ. Guerrero
Pedro ZubizarretaP. Zubizarreta55
D
14
M
52Juan MarquitosJ. Marquitos

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Murcia in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Vidal.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
2.45
Edmundo Vega sees Carlos Nunez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Nunez plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Carlos Nunez rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.50
With wonderful vision, Fabio Brivio plays the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega threads the ball through to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.42
Alfredo Rey flicks a high pass forward. Warren Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Warren Thatcher hits a low pass to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.13
Miguel Gimenez passes the ball forward to Claudio Carmona. Claudio Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso connects with a diving header. Wonderful reactions from Arturo Herrero keeps it out!
15.06
Warren Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Elena Carcedo collects the pass. Elena Carcedo hits a low pass to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Alberto Gimenez. Excellent save.
16.13
Ernesto Marin sees Alfredo Rey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.03
Enrique Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Veloso who takes it down. Silvio Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Carmona. Claudio Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.40
Arturo Montero flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Duran shoots from distance. Arturo Herrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
33.33
Marco Tassali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Montero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Arturo Herrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
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. Murcia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Murcia get the second half underway!
47.47
Enrique Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Romero. Claudio Romero surges forward with the ball. Claudio Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
49.38
Edmundo Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Delgado.
53.25
Enrique Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Duran. Edmundo Duran threads a neat ball through to Miguel Gimenez. Miguel Gimenez shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.11
Alberto Bravo takes it forward alone. Alberto Bravo tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.49
Miguel Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Duran who takes it down. Edmundo Duran plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Veloso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edmundo Duran tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.25
Arturo Montero passes the ball forward to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
72.08
Murcia are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
75.36
Miguel Gimenez surges forward with the ball. Miguel Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Carmona but he's offside!
77.20
Alfredo Rey flicks a high ball forward to Warren Thatcher who takes it down. Warren Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Herrero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillermo Guardiola side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
81.01
Jose Javier Delgado hits a low pass to Miguel Gimenez. Miguel Gimenez flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Carmona who brings the ball under control. Claudio Carmona threads the ball through to Silvio Veloso but he's offside!
85.46
Ernesto Marin hits a low pass to Fabio Brivio. Fabio Brivio knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Alberto Gimenez had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
89.29
Fabio Brivio sees Guillermo Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Guardiola shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

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

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%

Scorers
Carlos Nunez 2, 8
Eduardo Herrero 85
Edmundo Duran 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Nunez of Elche CF

Match Ratings