Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Racing SantanderRacing Santander
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcos CastroM. Castro54
G
1
G
55Gabriel AndresG. Andres
Leonardo MerinoL. Merino71
D
2captain
D
67Fernando GilF. Gil
Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos62
D
captain3
D
59Victor VicenteV. Vicente
Markus MetzgerM. Metzger56
D
4
D
52Jacob ProctorJ. Proctor
Julian NunezJ. Nunez57
M
5
M
72Francisco RamirezF. Ramirez
Gregorio GomezG. Gomez56
M
6
M
66Roberto GentoR. Gento
Ivan MolownyI. Molowny54
M
7
M
62Victor SaezV. Saez
Romero P. MenendezR. Menendez53
M
8
M
61Willy KerhuielW. Kerhuiel
Victor GomezV. Gomez65
A
9
M
57Rafael VergesR. Verges
Max GuerraM. Guerra61
A
10
A
65Mirko BonfiglioM. Bonfiglio
Miguel RedondoM. Redondo59
A
11
A
65Rafael CalvoR. Calvo
 
Martin RomeroM. Romero58
A
12
A
56Michael DuberryM. Duberry
Antonio FuentesA. Fuentes53
D
13
G
54Mauricio IglesiasM. Iglesias
Jose Javier MarcelinoJ. Marcelino53
D
14
A
51Scott SounessS. Souness

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 7,916 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco  Cruz.


0.00
The first half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
4.48
Gregorio Gomez decides to run forward with the ball. Gregorio Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Gomez but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.03
With a delightful solo run, Willy Kerhuiel stretches the opposition's defence. Willy Kerhuiel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirko Bonfiglio but the linesman indicates offside!
14.38
Markus Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez makes a probing pass to Max Guerra. Max Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.26
Roberto Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo shoots from long range. Solid save from Marcos Castro.
16.37
Adolfo Farinos flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Gomez who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Gomez plays the ball forward to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Max Guerra. Max Guerra fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
27.12
Julian Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Guerra. Max Guerra tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.18
Max Guerra barges into Victor Vicente. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Vicente stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.26
Roberto Gento takes it forward alone. Roberto Gento shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
33.30
Fernando Gil darts forward. Fernando Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo makes a deft header but Marcos Castro reads it well. Nice keeping!
36.25
Leonardo Merino sweeps the ball up the wings. Max Guerra shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
40.46
Adolfo Farinos decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Max Guerra. Max Guerra shoots from 25 yards but Gabriel Andres reads it well. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elche CF kick off the second half!
51.14
Gregorio Gomez hits a low pass to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Max Guerra. Max Guerra makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.01
Roberto Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo skips past Adolfo Farinos! Rafael Calvo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Marcos Castro manages to keep it out.
55.40
Fernando Gil flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Gento who brings the ball under control. Roberto Gento knocks the ball forward to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio cuts inside the box! Mirko Bonfiglio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marcos Castro smothers it!
60.22
Mirko Bonfiglio barges into Markus Metzger. The referee brings Mirko Bonfiglio to one side and gives him a warning! Markus Metzger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.44
Francisco Ramirez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Ramirez makes a simple pass, allowing Rafael Calvo to run into the box. Markus Metzger barges into Rafael Calvo. Penalty for Racing Santander!!
61.44
The referee points to the spot..
62.25
Rafael Calvo takes a short run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
63.11
Fernando Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Verges. Rafael Verges makes a probing pass to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marcos Castro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.43
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.
69.31
Ivan Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
71.04
Jacob Proctor catches Miguel Redondo on the ankles. The referee calls over Jacob Proctor and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Redondo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.14
Ivan Molowny darts forward. Ivan Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Max Guerra. Max Guerra connects with a diving header. It's there!! Gabriel Andres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.13
Julian Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Willy Kerhuiel. The referee calls over Julian Nunez and warns him to calm down! Willy Kerhuiel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.26
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. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.56
Roberto Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio runs straight at the defence! Mirko Bonfiglio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.43
With some swift thinking, Julian Nunez plays the ball forward to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
Markus Metzger sees Ivan Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Molowny plays the ball forward to Max Guerra. Max Guerra passes the ball forward but Miguel Redondo is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Racing Santander
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
30.4%
43%
26.6%

Scorers
Max Guerra 27, 73
Rafael Calvo 62 (p)

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

Match Ratings
1.Marcos Castro (GK)
8
2.Leonardo Merino (DEF)
6
3.Adolfo Farinos (DEF)
7
4.Markus Metzger (DEF)
6
5.Julian Nunez (MID)
7
6.Gregorio Gomez (MID)
7
7.Ivan Molowny (MID)
8
8.Romero P. Menendez (MID)
6
9.Victor Gomez (ATT)
6
10.Max Guerra (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Miguel Redondo (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Romero (ATT)
0
13.Antonio Fuentes (DEF)
0
14.Jose Javier Marcelino (DEF)
0

1.Gabriel Andres (GK)
6
2.Fernando Gil (DEF)
7
3.Victor Vicente (DEF)
6
4.Jacob Proctor (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Francisco Ramirez (MID)
6
6.Roberto Gento (MID)
7
7.Victor Saez (MID)
6
8.Willy Kerhuiel (MID)
6
9.Rafael Verges (MID)
6
10.Mirko Bonfiglio (ATT)
7
11.Rafael Calvo (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Michael Duberry (ATT)
0
13.Mauricio Iglesias (GK)
0
14.Scott Souness (ATT)
0