Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 18,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves start the match!
2.57
0-0Rafael Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Marie Huard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Marie Huard knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Carlos Diez manages to gather it comfortably.
3.10
Alexander Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Carlos Diez!
10.00
0-0Alexander Ahrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.46
Emmanuel Vryzas makes a probing pass to Alexander Ahrens. Alexander Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Jean-Marie Huard provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.25
1-0Dale Roberts receives the ball from a throw-in from Alexander Ahrens. Dale Roberts knocks the ball forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.20
Dietmar Hanke sees Markus Rummenigge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Rummenigge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.43
Dietmar Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz rushes past Emmanuel Vryzas! Ivan Cruz shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Florian Morlock had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
24.47
Dietmar Hanke plays the ball forward to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
30.41
1-1Dale Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Hanke. The referee brings Dale Roberts to one side and gives him a warning! Dietmar Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.47
1-1Antonio Roman comes in with a late challenge on Gary Davidson. Antonio Roman is given a warning by the referee! Gary Davidson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.54
1-1Ernesto Pardo threads the ball through to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Diez who gathers it comfortably.
40.09
1-1Dietmar Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz makes a probing pass to Claudio Guardiola but he's offside!
44.23
Dietmar Hanke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Hanke shoots from long range but Florian Morlock is on top of it.
45.00
Dale Roberts makes a beautiful solo run. Dale Roberts shoots from outside the area. Carlos Diez gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
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. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
51.27
Dietmar Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Cruz. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Cruz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
57.48
Rafael Diaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Diaz passes the ball forward to Jean-Marie Huard. Some good footwork from Jean-Marie Huard provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.08
Dale Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman plays a one-two with Jean-Marie Huard and rushes in on goal... Antonio Roman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Carlos Diez.
63.14
Sverrir Thorvardarson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.56
Andres Andres plays the ball forward to Alexander Ahrens. Alexander Ahrens chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz advances inside the box! Albert Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.23
3-1Emmanuel Vryzas sees space and advances. With great vision, Emmanuel Vryzas plays the ball forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Albert Cruz provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Francesco Macchi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
79.51
Jonathan Thompson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Markus Rummenigge. Some good footwork from Markus Rummenigge provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Jonathan Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz makes a great pass forward. Markus Rummenigge runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Florian Morlock (GK)
6
2. Ruel Maclean (DEF)
6
3. Emmanuel Vryzas (DEF)
6
4. Andres Andres (DEF)
7
5. Alexander Ahrens (MID)
7
6. Dale Roberts (MID)
6
7. Rafael Diaz (MID)
7
8. Ernesto Pardo (MID)
6
9. Antonio Roman (ATT)
8
10. Jean-Marie Huard (ATT)
8
11. Albert Cruz (ATT)
9
12. Marc Helmer (GK)
0
13. Adam Owen (DEF)
0
14. Arturo Santos (DEF)
0
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
7
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4. Gary Davidson (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Macchi (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
7
7. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
8
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
7
9. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
6
11. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Guardiola (ATT)
0
13. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
0
14. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0