Match Report


Elche CFElche CF     Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Des WoodgateD. Woodgate69
G
1
G
69Amara TraoreA. Traore
Matt GlassM. Glass72
D
2
D
69Danijel MoreiraD. Moreira
Rainer ZiegeR. Ziege65
D
3
D
68Neil KeeganN. Keegan
Arturo IbanezA. Ibanez65
D
4
D
68Jose Fortes SuarezJ. Suarez
Romero P. NavarroR. Navarro51
D
5
D
60Tomas BigicaT. Bigica
Pius Van BeukeringP. Van Beukering80
M
6
M
75Andre GuelA. Guel
Matt RizaM. Riza68
M
7captain
M
74Eduardo FerrerE. Ferrer
Romero P. José MariR. José Mari76
A
8
A
62Wayne JobsonW. Jobson
Miguel BarbosaM. Barbosa74
A
captain9
A
61Alberto CanoA. Cano
Roberto MarquezR. Marquez67
A
10
A
57Julian GonzalezJ. Gonzalez
Mariano RivaltaM. Rivalta63
A
11
A
44Sean CoppolaS. Coppola
 
Steve CharltonS. Charlton67
M
12
M
70Richard MortonR. Morton
Alexander PamarotA. Pamarot64
G
13
M
66Ralph GascoigneR. Gascoigne
Graeme MakinG. Makin63
M
14
G
65Mauricio RomanM. Roman

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 19,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Fortes  Sanchez.


0.00
The first half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
2.20
Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Amara Traore easily picks it out of the air!
8.17
Matt Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Riza. Matt Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
9.37
Rainer Ziege hits a low pass to Matt Riza. Matt Riza flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Barbosa who takes it down. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
14.08
Tomas Bigica catches Romero P. José Mari on the ankles. The referee calls over Tomas Bigica and warns him to calm down! Romero P. José Mari runs off the knock.
21.52
Matt Riza plays the ball forward to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.39
Andre Guel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson connects with a diving header. Solid save from Des Woodgate.
24.25
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marquez collects the pass. Roberto Marquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Suarez.
27.46
Jose Fortes Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Guel. Andre Guel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Des Woodgate!
28.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Pius Van Beukering plays the ball forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez plays a quick one-two with Mariano Rivalta and rushes in on goal... Roberto Marquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
30.32
Tomas Bigica flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Ferrer who takes it down. Eduardo Ferrer hits a low pass to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.29
Alberto Cano comes in with a late challenge on Matt Glass. Alberto Cano is warned by the referee! Matt Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.22
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Barbosa shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Amara Traore keeps it out!
45.00
Matt Riza knocks the ball forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Elche CF start the second half!
49.52
Eduardo Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
54.31
Eduardo Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.52
Pius Van Beukering plays the ball forward to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.43
Romero P. Navarro sees space and advances. Romero P. Navarro passes the ball forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Keegan.
60.25
Matt Riza threads the ball through to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.20
Eduardo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.02
Jose Fortes Suarez laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer makes a simple pass to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.37
Eduardo Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Jobson. With a superhuman jump, Wayne Jobson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Arturo Ibanez is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
70.37
Corner kick to Rayo Vallecano. Wayne Jobson plays it out to the edge of the box. Tomas Bigica tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.22
Andre Guel flicks a high pass forward to Julian Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Julian Gonzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
72.46
Pius Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
77.19
Neil Keegan passes the ball forward to Andre Guel. Andre Guel flicks a high pass forward. Sean Coppola collects the pass. Sean Coppola knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.30
Eduardo Ferrer sees Wayne Jobson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Jobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.23
Matt Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Roberto Marquez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.50
Matt Riza picks a pass forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
89.42
Jose Fortes Suarez hacks Romero P. José Mari from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Amara Traore!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Elche CF

Rayo Vallecano
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%

Scorers
Miguel Barbosa 45
Alberto Cano 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Barbosa of Elche CF

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

1.Amara Traore (GK)
7
2.Danijel Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Neil Keegan (DEF)
6
4.Jose Fortes Suarez (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Tomas Bigica (DEF)
6
6.Andre Guel (MID)
7
7.Eduardo Ferrer (MID)
7
8.Wayne Jobson (ATT)
6
9.Alberto Cano (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Julian Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11.Sean Coppola (ATT)
7
 
12.Richard Morton (MID)
0
13.Ralph Gascoigne (MID)
0
14.Mauricio Roman (GK)
0