Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 20,302 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Racing Santander get the match underway!
10.49
0-0Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné decides to run forward with the ball. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné whips in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Des Woodgate manages to keep it out.
12.16
1-0Under pressure, Arturo Ibanez clears the ball far upfield. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.18
Matt Riza threads the ball through to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.18
2-0Francisco Garcia clumsily knocks into Jose Cano. Francisco Garcia is shown the yellow card! Jose Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.13
2-0Alfredo Gento hits a low pass to Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.08
2-0Francisco Garcia clumsily knocks into Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné. The referee brings Francisco Garcia to one side and gives him a warning! Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné runs off the knock.
32.39
Juan Mora flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Gento controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Gento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.02
Rafael Mendez makes a simple pass to Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Ziege.
38.57
Arturo Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari beats his man to it with a header. Rodolfo Zanoncelli picks it out of the air!
39.11
2-1Romero P. Navarro knocks the ball forward to Matt Riza. Matt Riza sees Miguel Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Mariano Rivalta and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Cope comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.28
Alfredo Gento sees Jose Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Cano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Ziege.
44.14
Neil Cope threads the ball through to Rafael Mendez. Rafael Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Cano. Jose Cano finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Des Woodgate manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Pius Van Beukering flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates 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!
47.38
2-1Rafael Mendez brings the ball forward. Rafael Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.49
Juan Mora hacks Romero P. José Mari from behind! The referee brings Juan Mora to one side and gives him a warning! Romero P. José Mari runs off the knock.
49.49
2-1Free kick to Elche CF just outside the area...
50.13
Miguel Barbosa takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
54.36
Pius Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
55.58
Alfredo Gento knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Navarro.
57.06
Romero P. Navarro makes a probing pass to Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marquez collects the pass. Roberto Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa connects with a diving header. The keeper, Rodolfo Zanoncelli, sees it late!! Goal for Elche CF!
60.04
Romero P. Navarro makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Navarro threads the ball through to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.58
Pius Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks the ball forward, putting Roberto Marquez through on goal. Roberto Marquez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elche CF!
67.56
Romero P. Navarro boots it upfield. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
69.03
Romero P. Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Riza. Matt Riza sees Roberto Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Marquez plays a one-two with Romero P. José Mari and rushes in on goal... Roberto Marquez rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.16
Juan Mora pushes mid-way up the pitch. Juan Mora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
77.28
5-1Racing Santander have made a substitution with Claudio Farinos replacing Alfredo Gento and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.05
Claudio Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Cano. Jose Cano makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Des Woodgate had no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
85.39
Matt Riza passes the ball forward to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.24
Matt Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
31.2%
39%
29.9%
Scorers
| Romero P. José Mari 12, 60 Roberto Marquez 16, 64 Miguel Barbosa 57 | Elena Vicente 32 Jose Cano 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. José Mari of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Des Woodgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arturo Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Navarro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Francisco Garcia (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Pius Van Beukering (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romero P. José Mari (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Miguel Barbosa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Roberto Marquez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Mariano Rivalta (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Steve Charlton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Pamarot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Makin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rodolfo Zanoncelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Claudio Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Gento (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Cano (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Elena Vicente (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Leonardo Pena (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Claudio Farinos (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ian Moore (MID) | 0 | |