Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Sevilla FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.


0.00
Elche CF get the match underway!
3.04
Daiki Ogawa makes a simple pass to Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.23
Arnold Parker flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Varela. Luis Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dinis Burgos with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
9.51
Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez makes a probing pass to Luis Varela. Luis Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Carrasco.
12.49
Dayo Brevi kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez. Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez shoots from long range. Solid save from Dinis Burgos. What a great pair of hands!
14.23
Arnold Parker threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Buchwald. With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Buchwald stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Buchwald plays a quick one-two with Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Buchwald comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Dinis Burgos. Excellent save.
15.25
Guillermo Navarro knocks the ball forward to Jose Campos. Jose Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
21.26
Dayo Brevi makes a simple pass to Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez. Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dinis Burgos who gathers it comfortably.
30.02
Daiki Ogawa flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Marquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Regis Van De Paar punches it away to safety.
33.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.10
Kubilay Sükür flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Delgado controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Delgado knocks the ball forward to Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnold Parker.
39.14
Arturo Marquez hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Delgado. Jose Fortes Delgado shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Regis Van De Paar!
45.00
Sebastian Buchwald hits a low pass to Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez. Enzo Gabriel Gónzalez knocks the ball forward to Luis Varela. Luis Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ramos. Romero P. Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC kick off!
49.51
Hugo Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Campos. Jose Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Roberts.
51.25
Guillermo Navarro barges into Juan Garrido. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Garrido runs off the knock.
53.13
Arturo Marquez barges into Arnold Parker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnold Parker grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.28
Juan Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Varela. Luis Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.07
Miguel Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Luis Varela. Luis Varela knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Dinis Burgos is on top of his game. Good save!
60.26
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Ross Burgess replacing Kubilay Sükür and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.26
Eduardo Molina sees Jose Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Roman. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Roman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Arnold Parker blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
66.50
Teddy Roberts passes the ball forward to Romero P. Ramos. Romero P. Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dinis Burgos with no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
69.49
Miguel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ramos. Romero P. Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Dinis Burgos smothers it!
79.01
Jose Fortes Delgado advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.55
Hugo Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Burgess. Miguel Costa clumsily knocks into Ross Burgess. Ross Burgess appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
83.17
Miguel Costa receives the ball from a throw-in from Sebastian Buchwald. Miguel Costa takes it forward alone. Showing composure, Miguel Costa plays the ball forward to Romero P. Ramos. Romero P. Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daiki Ogawa.
85.46
Ross Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Campos. Jose Campos sees Jose Fortes Delgado just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Fortes Delgado provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Regis Van De Paar gets down and covers it.
90.00
Philipp Fischer kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Regis Van De Paar.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.5454545454545 vs 45.4545454545455
Play Area
Home team third: 29.87%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Garrido of Elche CF

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Arnold Parker (DEF)
7
4. Teddy Roberts (DEF)
7
5. Miguel Costa (DEF)
7
6. Dayo Brevi (MID)
6
7
8. Juan Garrido (MID)
9
9. Luis Varela (ATT)
8
11. Romero P. Ramos (ATT)
8

12. Claude Ouédec (DEF)
0
13. Hugo Calvo (MID)
0
14. Iwan Smits (MID)
0

1. Dinis Burgos (GK)
8
2. Hugo Carrasco (DEF)
6
3. Daiki Ogawa (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6
10. Ivan Roman (ATT)
6
11. Jose Campos (ATT)
7

12. Ross Burgess (MID)
6
14. Andres Duran (MID)
0