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 Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 19,529 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Elche CF and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Elche CF and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva start the match!
6.29
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.45
0-0Adolfo Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.07
0-0Eugenio Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, William Crosnier. William Crosnier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Sanz.
28.31
Elche CF are easily keeping Mérida Unión Deportiva at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.24
Andres Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Schönenborn. Sven Schönenborn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
38.13
Julian Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a cross ball towards William Crosnier. William Crosnier powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.28
0-0Gabriel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Diez easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Elche CF kick off the second half!
47.16
Adolfo Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.26
Antonio Guerrero Lopez decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Guerrero Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.18
Antonio Guerrero Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a cross ball towards William Crosnier. William Crosnier directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
60.50
Gabriel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.17
Adolfo Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.03
Sven Schönenborn sees space and advances. Sven Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.01
Elena Sanz sees space and advances. Elena Sanz brings the ball forward. Elena Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gabriel Diez manages to gather it comfortably.
77.26
Julian Martinez makes a probing pass to Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Marcos.
78.26
Rafael Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Gomis. Nicholas Gomis knocks the ball to his team mate, William Crosnier. William Crosnier takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro Aguilar!
79.01
Julian Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of William Crosnier. William Crosnier shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.37
Adolfo Pascual threads the ball through to Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Gabriel Diez.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.5%
50.7%
21.7%