Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 9,326 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Roman.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Roman.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
2.41
0-0Martin Segarra makes a probing pass to Max Guerra. Max Guerra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Carlo Mercier.
15.34
0-0Jose Fortes Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
18.01
0-1Roger Van Der Woerdt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco advances inside the box! Juan-Carlos Velasco shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Teddy Davies had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
22.44
Adolfo Farinos makes a probing pass to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Max Guerra who takes it down. Max Guerra shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.43
Gregorio Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Martin Romero who brings the ball under control. Martin Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.37
Juan-Carlos Castillo threads the ball through to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
28.14
Leonardo Merino makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Merino makes a probing pass to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
30.27
Gary Law chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Barbosa. Rafael Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Farinos.
32.20
Juan-Carlos Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Guerra. Max Guerra shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.37
Jose Pirri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Pirri shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
47.16
Leonardo Merino flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Molowny who takes it down. Ivan Molowny brings the ball forward. Ivan Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
49.42
0-1Juan-Carlos Castillo threads the ball through to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez threads the ball through to Max Guerra but he's offside!
51.19
Jose Fortes Arias runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Teddy Davies had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
59.48
0-2Adolfo Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Martin Segarra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Martin Romero who takes it down. Martin Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Wladimiro Scienza manages to keep it out.
60.34
Giordano Longhi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Arias. Jose Fortes Arias flicks a high pass forward. Martin Lupatelli collects the pass. Martin Lupatelli shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.18
0-2Rafael Barbosa catches Martin Segarra on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Segarra stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.13
Rafael Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Martin Lupatelli controls it well on his chest. Martin Lupatelli makes a great pass forward. Juan-Carlos Velasco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.46
0-2Max Guerra comes in with a late challenge on Gary Law. Max Guerra is warned by the referee! Gary Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.50
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.14
Gabriel Segarra threads the ball through to Gregorio Gomez. Gregorio Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Victor Gomez who brings the ball under control. Victor Gomez shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.49
Juan-Carlos Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Guerra. Max Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Martin Romero. Martin Romero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.06
Roger Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball forward to Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Jose Fortes Arias sees Martin Lupatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Lupatelli shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.2%
46.9%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Velasco of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Teddy Davies (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gregorio Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Molowny (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Castillo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Max Guerra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Markus Metzger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcos Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Fuentes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wladimiro Scienza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giordano Longhi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicola Carlo Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Norman Carragher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Barbosa (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Roger Van Der Woerdt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Arias (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jose Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Velasco (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Martin Lupatelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fernando Izquierdo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mike Houttuin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwame Van Der Sar (DEF) | 0 | |