Match Report


NumanciaNumancia     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Scott JamesS. James73
G
1
G
69Des WoodgateD. Woodgate
Andres SanchezA. Sanchez75
D
2
D
65Rainer ZiegeR. Ziege
Jose Fortes DiezJ. Diez72
D
3
D
65Arturo IbanezA. Ibanez
Ivan MarcosI. Marcos62
D
4
D
51Romero P. NavarroR. Navarro
Juan OrtegaJ. Ortega55
D
5
D
47Francisco GarciaF. Garcia
Miguel SantosM. Santos76
M
6
M
80Pius Van BeukeringP. Van Beukering
Ahmed KherbacheA. Kherbache76
M
7
M
67Matt RizaM. Riza
Eduardo GutierrezE. Gutierrez69
M
8
A
76Romero P. José MariR. José Mari
Dave DichioD. Dichio72
A
9captain
A
74Miguel BarbosaM. Barbosa
Martin RampullaM. Rampulla72
A
captain10
A
67Roberto MarquezR. Marquez
Dave GrimandiD. Grimandi69
A
11
A
63Mariano RivaltaM. Rivalta
 
Julian AlvarezJ. Alvarez68
M
12
M
67Steve CharltonS. Charlton
Clive YoungC. Young66
M
13
G
64Alexander PamarotA. Pamarot
Gregorio DiazG. Diaz64
A
14
M
63Graeme MakinG. Makin

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.


0.00
Elche CF get the match underway!
3.26
Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez makes a looping header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Scott James keeps it out!
6.57
Matt Riza hits a low pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marquez but the linesman indicates offside!
8.01
With vision, Eduardo Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Des Woodgate picks it out of the air!
9.48
Ahmed Kherbache flicks a high pass forward to Dave Dichio who brings the ball under control. Dave Dichio shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Des Woodgate manages to gather it easily.
12.24
Andres Sanchez hacks Mariano Rivalta from behind! The referee warns Andres Sanchez to calm down! Mariano Rivalta stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.33
Eduardo Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla finds some space and shoots from distance but Des Woodgate reads it well. Well saved!
20.29
Ahmed Kherbache deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.33
Ahmed Kherbache knocks the ball forward to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.01
Miguel Santos clumsily knocks into Matt Riza. The referee brings Miguel Santos to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.47
Ahmed Kherbache takes a quick throw-in. Eduardo Gutierrez threads the ball through to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Ibanez.
26.02
Matt Riza makes a probing pass to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Scott James picks it out of the air!
27.13
Ahmed Kherbache flicks a high ball forward to Martin Rampulla who takes it down. Martin Rampulla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
38.25
Pius Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez makes a convincing header. Scott James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.07
Eduardo Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Matt Riza sees Mariano Rivalta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Diez.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia get the second half underway!
47.57
Ivan Marcos makes a probing pass to Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Numancia!
51.41
Ahmed Kherbache knocks the ball forward to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.52
Ahmed Kherbache knocks the ball forward to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio plays a one-two with Martin Rampulla and rushes in on goal... Dave Dichio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Des Woodgate.
59.38
Ivan Marcos advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Ivan Marcos stretches the opposition's defence. Ivan Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Martin Rampulla shoots from just inside the box but Des Woodgate is on top of it.
61.26
Andres Sanchez surges forward with the ball. Andres Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dave Grimandi!
66.33
With imagination, Ivan Marcos plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gutierrez. Showing composure, Eduardo Gutierrez picks a pass forward to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
67.46
Miguel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.48
Ivan Marcos makes a probing pass to Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos threads the ball through to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.39
Jose Fortes Diez sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Fortes Diez picks a pass forward to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Dave Dichio provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
75.46
Eduardo Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
77.05
Matt Riza surges forward with the ball. Matt Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.59
Pius Van Beukering clumsily knocks into Eduardo Gutierrez. The referee calls over Pius Van Beukering and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Gutierrez runs off the knock.
85.11
Ivan Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Gutierrez. Eduardo Gutierrez sees Dave Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Dichio shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Des Woodgate effortlessly smothers it!
89.53
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Rivalta controls it well on his chest. Mariano Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elche CF!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Numancia

Elche CF
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
22.5%
46.2%
31.2%

Scorers
Dave Dichio 48, 67, 72
Dave Grimandi 61
Roberto Marquez 38, 90
Mariano Rivalta 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Dichio of Numancia

Match Ratings
1.Scott James (GK)
6
2.Andres Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Diez (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Marcos (DEF)
7
5.Juan Ortega (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Santos (MID)
6
7.Ahmed Kherbache (MID)
7
8.Eduardo Gutierrez (MID)
6
9.Dave Dichio (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Martin Rampulla (ATT)
7
11.Dave Grimandi (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Julian Alvarez (MID)
0
13.Clive Young (MID)
0
14.Gregorio Diaz (ATT)
0

1.Des Woodgate (GK)
7
2.Rainer Ziege (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Ibanez (DEF)
6
4.Romero P. Navarro (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Garcia (DEF)
6
6.Pius Van Beukering (MID)yellow card
5
7.Matt Riza (MID)
7
8.Romero P. José Mari (ATT)
6
9.Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Marquez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Mariano Rivalta (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Steve Charlton (MID)
0
13.Alexander Pamarot (GK)
0
14.Graeme Makin (MID)
0