Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at National Stadium where Elche CF play AFC Bournemouth in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the match underway!
4.09
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.39
0-0Diego Adjaoud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.04
0-0Richard Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
12.16
0-0Juan-Carlos Cortes sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Cortes knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Zamora but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.35
Daniel Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.20
0-0Walter Robles decides to run forward with the ball. Walter Robles tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Roel Koevermans!
33.34
0-0Diego Adjaoud comes in with a late challenge on Alex McNeill. Diego Adjaoud is given a warning by the referee! Alex McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.32
Scott Lightfoot advances with the ball. Scott Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Soler.
38.45
Diego Adjaoud threads the ball through to Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Elche CF kick off!
47.27
Florian Kuzorra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Terry. Greg Terry threads the ball through to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.46
Elche CF are easily keeping AFC Bournemouth at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.03
Marcos Soler passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Cortes. Juan-Carlos Cortes makes a simple pass to Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Roel Koevermans.
54.33
Alex McNeill makes a probing pass to Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio shoots from long range but somehow Roel Koevermans manages to keep it out.
57.10
Luis Iglesias kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.17
Elche CF are easily keeping AFC Bournemouth at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.50
Juan-Carlos Cortes threads the ball through to Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roel Koevermans who gathers it comfortably.
79.49
Greg Terry passes the ball forward to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley takes a shot at goal but Ivan Herrero is on top of it.
83.18
Ian Oakley hacks Madjid Ziani from behind! The referee calls over Ian Oakley and warns him to calm down! Madjid Ziani stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.04
Juan-Carlos Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Rubio. Alberto Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roel Koevermans who gathers it comfortably.
89.03
Walter Robles knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Zamora. Nicolas Zamora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Lightfoot.
90.00
Elche CF are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
3
4
Normal Play Goals
0
0
Penalty Shootout
3
4
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
23.5%
48.2%
28.2%