Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 12,795 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD 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 Patricio Carmona.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD 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 Patricio Carmona.
0.00
0-0Elche CF get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Isaiah Andrews catches Alberto Bravo on the ankles. The referee brings Isaiah Andrews to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Bravo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.34
0-0Elena Carcedo makes a probing pass to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Dominguez.
8.33
Alfredo Rey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Brivio. Fabio Brivio knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.44
0-0Ernesto Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Brivio. Fabio Brivio passes the ball forward to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
20.05
0-0Alfredo Rey comes in with a late challenge on Juan Leon. The referee calls over Alfredo Rey and shows him a yellow card! Juan Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.50
0-0Alfredo Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Carcedo. Elena Carcedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez plays a one-two with Eduardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carlos Nunez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Callum Niven!
27.29
Christian Modeste deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero plays the ball forward to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.26
Patricio Arnaud takes it forward alone. Patricio Arnaud surges forward with the ball. Patricio Arnaud knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Marin.
38.38
Marcus Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Andrews. Isaiah Andrews tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.32
Pedro Dominguez makes a probing pass to Marcus Jackson. Marcus Jackson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcus Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.08
1-0Pedro Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Mokoena. Marino Mokoena knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Leon. Juan Leon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Levante UD kick off!
53.33
Fabio Brivio sees Alfredo Rey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Rey makes a probing pass to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.40
Fabio Brivio plays the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Herrero and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Vega rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
61.03
Elena Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vega collects the pass. Edmundo Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.57
1-1Guillermo Guardiola advances with the ball. Guillermo Guardiola runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Guardiola takes a shot at goal. Patricio Arnaud steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
67.44
Christian Modeste sees Elena Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
69.36
Isaiah Andrews changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Isaiah Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Lupatelli. Ruggiero Lupatelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Arturo Herrero picks it out of the air!
75.25
Jose Perez hits a low pass to Rafael Merino. Rafael Merino advances with the ball. Rafael Merino whips in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Lupatelli. Ruggiero Lupatelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.33
Fabio Brivio flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Vega who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Vega shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.03
Isaiah Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Juan Leon collects the pass. Juan Leon rushes past Alfredo Rey! Juan Leon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.05
Christian Modeste threads a neat ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo makes a probing pass to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elche CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.18
Jose Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Mokoena. Marino Mokoena flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Lupatelli. Ruggiero Lupatelli whips in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Arturo Herrero.
86.07
Corner kick to Levante UD. Marino Mokoena plays it to the far post. Arturo Herrero drops low and scoops up the ball.
87.50
Rafael Merino flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Jackson collects the pass. Marcus Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Juan Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.43
Fabio Brivio hits a low pass to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Brivio who brings the ball under control. Fabio Brivio shoots from long range but Callum Niven reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.5%
39%
30.5%
Scorers
| Juan Leon 40 | Edmundo Vega 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Vega of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Niven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Arnaud (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Felipe Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Merino (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Andrews (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marcus Jackson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marino Mokoena (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ruggiero Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Leon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Elena Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Flores (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arturo Herrero (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ernesto Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Rey (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 4. | Christian Modeste (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Elena Carcedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Fabio Brivio (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alberto Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guillermo Guardiola (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eugenio Materazzi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Warren Thatcher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Tavares (DEF) | 0 | |