Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcos CastroM. Castro53
G
1
G
69Oliver OverathO. Overath
Leonardo MerinoL. Merino71
D
2
D
71Pascal RöhligP. Röhlig
Markus MetzgerM. Metzger56
D
captain3captain
D
70Pablo IglesiasP. Iglesias
Antonio FuentesA. Fuentes53
D
4
D
69Roberto MarquesR. Marques
Julian NunezJ. Nunez57
M
5
D
64Ignacio HelderI. Helder
Gregorio GomezG. Gomez56
M
6
M
75Maurizio Di BiagioM. Di Biagio
Ivan MolownyI. Molowny54
M
7
M
72Bruno MendesB. Mendes
Romero P. MenendezR. Menendez53
M
8
M
69Kevin ZiegeK. Ziege
Victor GomezV. Gomez65
A
9
M
60Claudio NietoC. Nieto
Max GuerraM. Guerra61
A
10
A
65Marcos PastorM. Pastor
Miguel RedondoM. Redondo59
A
11
A
62Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera
 
Martin RomeroM. Romero58
A
12
D
61Carlos GonzalezC. Gonzalez
Jose Javier MarcelinoJ. Marcelino53
D
13
M
58Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez
Stanley MarshallS. Marshall51
G
14
G
58Alberto BlancoA. Blanco

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 9,848 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Caballero.


0.00
The first half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
2.38
Leonardo Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Guerra. Max Guerra shoots from long range. Oliver Overath gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
8.25
Bruno Mendes threads a neat ball through to Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Fortes Helguera and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marcos Pastor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.07
Antonio Fuentes picks a pass forward to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Max Guerra. Pascal Röhlig clumsily knocks into Max Guerra. Penalty not given!!
16.41
Seeing Leonardo Merino's run, Markus Metzger quickly throws the ball into his path. Leonardo Merino makes a simple pass to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Röhlig.
18.45
Ignacio Helder flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Mendes who takes it down. Bruno Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.44
Markus Metzger makes a probing pass to Gregorio Gomez. Gregorio Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
24.25
Claudio Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Helguera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcos Pastor is offside!
27.24
Gregorio Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Ignacio Helder.
28.19
Gregorio Gomez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Romero P. Menendez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.38
Markus Metzger makes a probing pass to Gregorio Gomez. Gregorio Gomez passes the ball forward to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.43
Bruno Mendes makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
34.54
Bruno Mendes brings the ball forward. Bruno Mendes edges inside the box! Bruno Mendes rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.36
Claudio Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Pastor controls it well on his chest. Marcos Pastor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.18
Ivan Molowny sees Victor Gomez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.21
Pablo Iglesias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Nieto. Claudio Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Pastor controls it well on his chest. Marcos Pastor shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.56
Bruno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Helguera controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Helguera plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Pastor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Fortes Helguera muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.02
Pablo Iglesias hacks Ivan Molowny from behind! Pablo Iglesias is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Molowny runs off the knock.
61.50
Bruno Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Molowny. The referee calls over Bruno Mendes and warns him to calm down! Ivan Molowny gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.17
Ignacio Helder makes a probing pass to Bruno Mendes. Bruno Mendes hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.23
Bruno Mendes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pastor but the linesman indicates offside!
73.32
Claudio Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.00
Kevin Ziege sees Marcos Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Pastor shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
77.00
RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Gonzalez replacing Pablo Iglesias and Pedro Ibanez replacing Bruno Mendes .
78.03
Maurizio Di Biagio takes a long throw-in. Pedro Ibanez makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcos Pastor is offside!
81.02
Kevin Ziege sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Ziege skips past Antonio Fuentes! Kevin Ziege rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.42
Markus Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny passes the ball forward to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.08
Leonardo Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Gomez. Gregorio Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Max Guerra who takes it down. Max Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ivan Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Redondo who brings the ball under control. Miguel Redondo edges inside the box! Miguel Redondo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

RCD Espanyol
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
2
11
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
34.1%
44.7%
21.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Mendes of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings