Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo GentoP. Gento51
G
1
G
57Teddy DaviesT. Davies
Roberto MedinaR. Medina59
D
2
D
70Leonardo MerinoL. Merino
Hugo RamirezH. Ramirez59
D
3captain
D
62Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos
Luis MartinezL. Martinez53
D
4
D
55Gabriel SegarraG. Segarra
Robert KingR. King49
D
5
M
56Gregorio GomezG. Gomez
Rafael VicenteR. Vicente76
M
captain6
M
53Ivan MolownyI. Molowny
Alexandre MarquesA. Marques61
M
7
M
47Juan-Carlos CastilloJ. Castillo
Francisco ButraguenoF. Butragueno51
M
8
M
46Martin SegarraM. Segarra
Hugo SegarraH. Segarra50
M
9
A
65Victor GomezV. Gomez
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn70
A
10
A
61Max GuerraM. Guerra
Gregorio CamachoG. Camacho69
A
11
A
58Martin RomeroM. Romero
 
Patricio LorenzoP. Lorenzo53
A
12
D
54Markus MetzgerM. Metzger
Nicolas ButraguenoN. Butragueno51
A
13
G
53Marcos CastroM. Castro
Ricardo VelascoR. Velasco50
A
14
D
52Antonio FuentesA. Fuentes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 9,202 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Caballero.


0.00
Elche CF kick off the first half!
4.04
Francisco Butragueno threads the ball through to Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho plays a one-two with Alex Meiklejohn and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gregorio Camacho provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
6.56
Leonardo Merino threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Castillo. Juan-Carlos Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Guerra. Max Guerra shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Gento easily smothers it!
10.09
Hugo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Francisco Butragueno. Francisco Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.31
With a delightful solo run, Juan-Carlos Castillo stretches the opposition's defence. Juan-Carlos Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.10
Gabriel Segarra hacks Alexandre Marques from behind! Gabriel Segarra is warned by the referee! Alexandre Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.33
Ivan Molowny surges forward with the ball. Ivan Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Romero. Martin Romero whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.51
Ivan Molowny clumsily knocks into Hugo Segarra. The referee calls over Ivan Molowny and warns him to calm down! Hugo Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.42
Hugo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques passes the ball forward to Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.40
Roberto Medina makes a strong solo run forward. Roberto Medina threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Gregorio Camacho and advances towards the goal... Alex Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Teddy Davies gets down and covers it.
36.03
Martin Segarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Guerra. Max Guerra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Gento who gathers it comfortably.
40.33
Without breaking stride, Leonardo Merino plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Castillo. Juan-Carlos Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Romero. Martin Romero knocks the ball forward to Victor Gomez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.29
Leonardo Merino threads the ball through to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Romero. Martin Romero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pablo Gento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza have changed their lineup with Patricio Lorenzo replacing Hugo Ramirez. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the second half underway!
53.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.17
Francisco Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.38
Francisco Butragueno changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Butragueno threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
60.24
Real Zaragoza have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Butragueno replacing Hugo Segarra and Ricardo Velasco replacing Gregorio Camacho .
75.45
Rafael Vicente makes a probing pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Velasco. Ricardo Velasco directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.09
Gregorio Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Max Guerra comfortably collects the pass. Max Guerra edges inside the box! Max Guerra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.25
With great vision, Juan-Carlos Castillo plays the ball forward to Martin Romero. Martin Romero makes a pass forward but Max Guerra makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
84.48
Martin Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert King.
89.11
Patricio Lorenzo barges into Juan-Carlos Castillo. The referee brings Patricio Lorenzo to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Castillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Leonardo Merino gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Max Guerra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Elche CF
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Martin Romero 44
Max Guerra 77, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Max Guerra of Elche CF

Match Ratings