Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Elche CF | Elche CF | ||||||||||||||||
| Darryn Gent | Darryn Gent | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Hersi | A. Hersi |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Alejandro Aguilar | A. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Duncan Hopkin | D. Hopkin |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Elena Sanz | E. Sanz | |||||||||
| Kevin Neuhaus | K. Neuhaus |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Andres Marcos | A. Marcos | |||||||||
| Nicolas Moreno | N. Moreno | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Pedro Soler | P. Soler | |||||||||
| Stefan Spengler | S. Spengler | | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Reinier Reuser | R. Reuser | |||||||||
| Diego El Khebir | D. El Khebir |  | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Sven Schönenborn | S. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Patricio Gimenez | P. Gimenez | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Adolfo Pascual | A. Pascual | |||||||||
| Ivan Cano | I. Cano | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Gabriel Castro | G. Castro | |||||||||
| Elena Delgado | E. Delgado | | 60 | A | | 9 | | M | 57 | | Fernando Herrera | F. Herrera | |||||||||
| Rafael Arias | R. Arias | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Rafael Kiko | R. Kiko | |||||||||
| Ivan Bravo | I. Bravo | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Nicolas Ortiz | N. Ortiz | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 17,538 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Gabriel Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.00
0-0Gabriel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.56
1-0Kevin Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Patricio Gimenez. Patricio Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.17
Stefan Spengler makes a probing pass to Patricio Gimenez. Patricio Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.49
Duncan Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Cano. Ivan Cano makes a probing pass to Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.25
1-0Adolfo Pascual knocks the ball forward to Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Hersi!
12.52
Gabriel Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Hersi who gathers it comfortably.
18.24
1-0Valencia are easily keeping Elche CF at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.04
Patricio Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Marcos.
24.54
Duncan Hopkin makes a simple pass to Diego El Khebir. Diego El Khebir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.48
Elena Sanz takes it forward alone. Elena Sanz surges forward with the ball. Elena Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Andy Hersi manages to gather it comfortably.
27.29
Gabriel Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.25
Reinier Reuser knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Spengler.
32.06
Fernando Herrera makes a simple pass to Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Hersi!
33.36
Fernando Herrera decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Herrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.33
1-0Adolfo Pascual hacks Ivan Cano from behind! Adolfo Pascual is warned by the referee! Ivan Cano stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.55
Reinier Reuser threads the ball through to Adolfo Pascual. Adolfo Pascual brings the ball forward. Adolfo Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Patricio Gimenez hacks Adolfo Pascual from behind! Patricio Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Pascual hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Valencia start the second half!
47.42
Nicolas Moreno brings the ball forward. Nicolas Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo plays a perfect one-two with Elena Delgado and rushes in on goal... Ivan Bravo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Alejandro Aguilar manages to keep it out.
53.28
Gabriel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
55.40
1-1Adolfo Pascual catches Ivan Cano on the ankles. The referee calls over Adolfo Pascual and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.09
Gabriel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Hersi who gathers it comfortably.
66.46
Nicolas Moreno takes it forward alone. Nicolas Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
72.58
Diego El Khebir makes a probing pass to Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reinier Reuser.
73.15
Gabriel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
30.6%
50.6%
18.8%
Scorers