Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,658 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
3.32
0-0Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Gutierrez controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Gutierrez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
10.51
Miguel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido rushes past Scott Inglis! Some good footwork from Juan Garrido provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.48
0-0Korey Gruenebaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer plays a scrappy one-two with Andres Hierro and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ferrer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.17
0-0Claude Ouédec flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Medina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.03
Arnold Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Greig shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.02
Orlando Langerak passes the ball forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Scott Wise who takes it down. Scott Wise shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.35
Juan Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Medina. With some swift thinking, Guillermo Medina plays the ball forward to Scott Wise who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Scott Wise provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.44
Andres Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
26.15
Victor Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
27.32
Eugenio Roman sees space and advances. Eugenio Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Langerak.
32.45
0-0Scott Inglis barges into Gary Greig. The referee brings Scott Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.06
Victor Santos hits a low pass to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Sveinn Ingólfsson who takes it down. Sveinn Ingólfsson shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.00
0-0Ricardo Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Roberts. The referee calls over Ricardo Gutierrez and shows him a yellow card! Teddy Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.25
Victor Santos makes a simple pass to Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman advances with the ball. Eugenio Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
40.51
Juan Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Wise. Scott Wise shoots from outside the area but Isaac Grossman is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
42.43
Danijel Eloi hits a low pass to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Roberts.
44.37
Scott Inglis passes the ball forward to Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gutierrez. With some swift thinking, Ricardo Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Andres Hierro who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Andres Hierro provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Eric Ahrens. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
0-0Luis Varela flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Medina who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Medina puts a great ball through. Miguel Almeida races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
47.15
Eugenio Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnold Parker.
54.36
0-1Victor Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. With vision, Marcos Prieto laces a through ball forward to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sveinn Ingólfsson!
59.22
Korey Gruenebaum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Eric Ahrens. Excellent save.
60.15
0-1Albacete Balompie have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Harley replacing Danijel Eloi and Thomas Schnellinger replacing Sveinn Ingólfsson .
65.48
Eugenio Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
73.24
Juan Garrido sees Guillermo Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Medina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Isaac Grossman keeps it out!
75.37
Victor Santos hits a low pass to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Gutierrez shoots from distance. Eric Ahrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
77.48
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Francisco Verges replacing Eugenio Roman .
87.22
Guillermo Medina knocks the ball forward to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Ahrens (GK)
9
2. Orlando Langerak (DEF)
6
3. Arnold Parker (DEF)
6
4. Teddy Roberts (DEF)
6
5. Claude Ouédec (DEF)
7
6. Miguel Almeida (MID)
7
7. Guillermo Medina (MID)
7
8. Juan Garrido (MID)
8
9. Luis Varela (ATT)
6
10. Gary Greig (ATT)
6
11. Scott Wise (ATT)
9
12. Iwan Smits (MID)
0
13. Hugo Calvo (MID)
0
14. Dayo Brevi (MID)
0
1. Isaac Grossman (GK)
7
2. Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3. Victor Santos (DEF)
7
4. Danijel Eloi (DEF)
6
5. Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
6. Andres Hierro (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Roman (MID)
8
8. Marcos Prieto (MID)
6
9. Pedro Ferrer (ATT)
8
10. Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
6
11. Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)
8
12. Nigel Harley (DEF)
6
13. Francisco Verges (MID)
6
14. Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
6