Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 19,637 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Elche CF start the match!
2.42
0-0Eugenio Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah plays a perfect one-two with Gian Luca Maspero and rushes in on goal... Ismael Abdullah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Jose Javier Fuentes manages to keep it out.
3.08
0-0Benjamín Valdés makes a probing pass to Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.45
0-0Miel Van De Looi catches Gregorio Nunez on the ankles. The referee calls over Miel Van De Looi and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.47
Adolfo Santos makes a probing pass to Andres Arias. Andres Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.54
0-0Rayo Vallecano are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Elche CF's defence.
12.21
Miel Van De Looi passes the ball forward to Benjamín Valdés. Benjamín Valdés makes a beautiful solo run. Benjamín Valdés shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.38
Markus Schneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Lièvre. Teddy Lièvre sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Lièvre shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
22.09
0-0Rafael Perez barges into Ismael Abdullah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ismael Abdullah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.02
0-1Eugenio Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah plays a perfect one-two with Gian Luca Maspero and rushes in on goal... Ismael Abdullah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ismael Abdullah scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
28.32
Adolfo Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Arias. Andres Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.57
Nuno Mendes advances with the ball. Nuno Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jose Javier Fuentes easily picks it out of the air!
38.32
Eugenio Gonzalez threads the ball through to Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Fuentes.
44.53
Marco Vukoja hacks Chris Gardner from behind! Marco Vukoja is warned by the referee! Chris Gardner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off the second half!
47.37
0-1Rodolfo Nieto clumsily knocks into Gian Luca Maspero. Rodolfo Nieto is given a warning by the referee! Gian Luca Maspero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.50
Adolfo Santos catches Eugenio Gonzalez on the ankles. Adolfo Santos is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.26
Adolfo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.43
Ivan Alonso knocks the ball forward to Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel passes the ball forward to Andres Arias. Andres Arias makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Anton Dachs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.55
Nuno Mendes makes a probing pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jose Javier Fuentes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.13
Miel Van De Looi threads the ball through to Benjamín Valdés. Benjamín Valdés kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.31
Markus Schneider passes the ball forward to Teddy Lièvre. Teddy Lièvre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.33
Dado Schemmel comes in with a late challenge on Florian Wick. The referee calls over Dado Schemmel and warns him to calm down! Florian Wick stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.40
Teddy Lièvre flicks the ball to his team mate, Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.04
1-2Nuno Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.20
Ivan Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Arias. Andres Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Ferdinand.
77.44
Chris Gardner sweeps the ball long. Andres Arias shoots from outside the area but somehow Anton Dachs manages to keep it out.
79.28
Adolfo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dado Schemmel!
87.49
Adolfo Santos passes the ball forward to Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
25.7%
47.1%
27.1%
Scorers