Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 13,311 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Aguilar.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Aguilar.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie kick off and get the first half underway!
3.56
0-0Rafael Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Sanchez. Julian Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alfredo Rey is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
5.20
0-0Enrique Kiko takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.04
0-0Alfredo Rey barges into Enrique Kiko. The referee calls over Alfredo Rey and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.11
Alberto Bravo hacks Youssouf Sarr from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssouf Sarr stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.32
1-0Edmundo Vega makes a probing pass to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Rafael Camacho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.13
1-0Alberto Bravo sees Eduardo Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Herrero shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.37
1-0Albacete Balompie are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
27.10
With a delightful solo run, Romero P. Guerrero Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.37
Tobias Herzog makes a simple pass to Julian Sanchez. Julian Sanchez sees Romero P. Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.52
1-1Rafael Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
42.42
1-1Gilles Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Sarr. Youssouf Sarr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
44.21
Ernesto Marin flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vega collects the pass. Edmundo Vega threads the ball through to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola makes a deft header. Rafael Camacho gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the second half underway!
48.07
Enrique Kiko hits a low pass to Youssouf Sarr. Youssouf Sarr flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
53.02
Alfredo Rey threads a neat ball through to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.52
Alberto Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
59.13
Youssouf Sarr knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
60.46
Enrique Kiko surges forward with the ball. Enrique Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
61.57
Alberto Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Kiko collects the pass. Enrique Kiko shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.15
Claudio Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Nunez collects the pass. Carlos Nunez plays a one-two with Eduardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Carlos Nunez takes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Tobias Herzog and flashes wide of the near post.
66.02
Corner kick to Elche CF. Claudio Gonzalez plays it to the near post. Guillermo Guardiola side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Eduardo Fuentes.
71.51
Tobias Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson rushes past Edmundo Vega! Gilles Watson rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Arturo Herrero!
72.03
2-2Alberto Nunez catches Elena Carcedo on the ankles. The referee warns Alberto Nunez to calm down! Elena Carcedo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.28
Claudio Gonzalez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claudio Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.36
Eduardo Fuentes flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Kiko who takes it down. Enrique Kiko makes a probing pass to Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Arturo Herrero comfortably punches it away to safety.
83.37
Rafael Butragueno threads the ball through to Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Kiko collects the pass. Enrique Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arturo Herrero with no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.4%
67.6%
Play Area
26.5%
45.6%
27.9%
Scorers
| Carlos Nunez 15 Guillermo Guardiola 56 | Daniel Gonzalez 27 Gilles Watson 48, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gilles Watson of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arturo Herrero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ernesto Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Rey (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Warren Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Elena Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Bravo (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Claudio Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Nunez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Guillermo Guardiola (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eduardo Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eugenio Materazzi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Tavares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Zubizarreta (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Camacho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssouf Sarr (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enrique Kiko (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alberto Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gilles Watson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Daniel Gonzalez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Thomas Lappanese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Garrido (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aziz Vilda (ATT) | 0 | |