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 Cordoba. A crowd of 20,969 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the match underway!
8.08
Gabriel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
9.41
Brian Bridge makes a simple pass to Shota Keller. Shota Keller makes a probing pass to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
12.22
Pedro Soler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pascual. Adolfo Pascual decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
14.42
Alfredo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Keller. Shota Keller knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Sanz.
16.02
Claudio Ruiz sees space and advances. Claudio Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.51
Gabriel Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.12
Arturo Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
26.48
Mitchel Postma clumsily knocks into Fernando Herrera. The referee calls over Mitchel Postma and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.21
Alfredo Suarez advances with the ball. Alfredo Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.21
Pedro Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Pascual. Adolfo Pascual makes a simple pass to Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gian Luca Lucenti who gathers it comfortably.
39.00
Fernando Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Bridge.
42.28
Mitchel Postma threads the ball through to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
44.50
Claudio Ruiz threads the ball through to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Arveladze but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Alfredo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz brings the ball forward. Claudio Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alejandro Aguilar is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
49.15
Claudio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
51.00
Pedro Soler barges into Claudio Ruiz. Pedro Soler is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.13
Shota Keller passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Prieto. Juan-Carlos Prieto shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan-Carlos Prieto!
57.32
Gabriel Castro surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.15
Fabian N. Jörgensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Prieto. Juan-Carlos Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.02
Shota Keller threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Prieto. Juan-Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze powers a header at goal. Alejandro Aguilar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.45
Rafael Kiko hacks Arturo Ramirez from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Kiko and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.14
Brian Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.08
Arturo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Mitchel Postma. Mitchel Postma chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Prieto of Cordoba
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
32.1%
44.9%
23.1%