Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 9,916 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Eibar and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the match underway!
3.32
Jose Javier Martinez makes a probing pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.02
Walter Robles kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
15.52
Alex McNeill surges forward with the ball. Alex McNeill shoots from distance but it is miles over!
16.16
Alfredo Sanz surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
28.43
Frederic Chimbonda makes a probing pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.47
Alfredo Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Vega.
34.41
Alex McNeill knocks the ball forward to Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.14
Pedro Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Nieto. Gregorio Nieto decides to run forward with the ball. Gregorio Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill heads the ball goalwards. Ivan Herrero easily smothers it.
39.50
Walter Robles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Adolfo Marquez had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
44.50
Gregorio Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Chimbonda. Frederic Chimbonda knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Eibar kick off!
47.34
Jose Javier Martinez comes in with a late challenge on Luis Iglesias. Jose Javier Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Luis Iglesias carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.08
Daniel Vega threads the ball through to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill makes a probing pass to Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora shoots from long range but Adolfo Marquez is on top of it.
53.04
Gregorio Vazquez surges forward with the ball. Gregorio Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.12
Juan-Carlos Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
61.39
Luis Iglesias kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.53
Walter Robles surges forward with the ball. Walter Robles whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.47
Madjid Ziani comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pinheiro. Madjid Ziani is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Pinheiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.27
Alex McNeill knocks the ball forward to Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Adolfo Marquez manages to keep it out.
75.03
Pedro Pardo passes the ball forward to Frederic Chimbonda. Frederic Chimbonda passes the ball forward to Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill shoots from distance but it flies wide!
85.31
Nicolas Zamora comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Hernandez. The referee calls over Nicolas Zamora and warns him to calm down! Fernando Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
Madjid Ziani chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill makes a simple pass to Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Rocco R. Marangon knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Cortes. Juan-Carlos Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Rubio of Elche CF
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
32.6%
41.9%
25.6%