Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 19,742 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Elche CF and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the match underway!
9.26
Ronald Dijkstra comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Castro. The referee calls over Ronald Dijkstra and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Castro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.09
Adolfo Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Froggatt.
33.43
Andres Marcos threads the ball through to Adolfo Pascual. Adolfo Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz passes the ball forward but Rafael Kiko is offside!
34.58
Adel Dyduch surges forward with the ball. Adel Dyduch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.47
Andres Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.19
Adolfo Pascual threads the ball through to Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz goes all the way! Nicolas Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
48.15
Andres Marcos makes a probing pass to Adolfo Pascual. Adolfo Pascual passes the ball forward to Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.50
Adolfo Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.15
Pedro Soler makes a simple pass to Sven Schönenborn. Sven Schönenborn passes the ball forward to Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.27
Adolfo Pascual knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.28
Pedro Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Schönenborn. Sven Schönenborn brings the ball forward. Sven Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Mendez manages to gather it comfortably.
73.46
Norman Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Adel Dyduch. Adel Dyduch threads the ball through to Don McCoist. Don McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
75.45
Fernando Herrera passes the ball forward to Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.33
Pedro Soler kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Pascual. Adolfo Pascual knocks the ball forward to Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko plays a perfect one-two with Nicolas Ortiz and rushes in on goal... Rafael Kiko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
81.26
Enrique Saez makes a simple pass to Ernesto Segarra. Ernesto Segarra knocks the ball forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro Aguilar!
84.41
Ronald Dijkstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Don McCoist. Don McCoist goes all the way! Don McCoist cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
87.50
Elena Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Herrera. Fernando Herrera surges forward with the ball. Fernando Herrera goes all the way! Fernando Herrera makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.14
Gabriel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Ortiz. Nicolas Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Kiko. Rafael Kiko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


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

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
23.7%
50%
26.3%