Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play Hamburger SV in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off the first half!
2.03
0-0With vision, Garry Elliott picks a pass forward to Glynn Morris. Glynn Morris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.29
0-0Victor Alvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle plays a one-two with Victor Alvarez and rushes in on goal... Didier Bayle side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
10.05
0-0Alassandro Radice comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Roberts. Alassandro Radice is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.32
0-0Paul Taylor flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Behrens who takes it down. Steffen Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Ouédec.
16.14
0-0Alejandro Lozano threads a neat ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Elliott threads the ball through to Glynn Morris but he's offside!
21.09
Stefan Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Mendez. Julian Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
22.52
Teddy Roberts makes a simple pass to Julian Mendez. Julian Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Prieto. Leonardo Prieto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.17
1-0Claude Ouédec knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Palumbo. Stefan Palumbo makes a probing pass to Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle plays a scrappy one-two with Victor Alvarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Didier Bayle shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.35
Alejandro Lozano kicks a strong pass forward to Alassandro Radice. Alassandro Radice lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Ruotolo. Adrian Ruotolo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.40
1-1Teddy Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Palumbo. Stefan Palumbo makes a probing pass to Leonardo Prieto. Leonardo Prieto advances inside the box! Paul Taylor clumsily knocks into Leonardo Prieto. Penalty not given!!
34.15
Orlando Langerak threads a neat ball through to Hugo Calvo. Hugo Calvo darts forward. Hugo Calvo plays a one-two with Didier Bayle and rushes in on goal... Hugo Calvo tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
39.10
Hugo Calvo surges forward with the ball. Hugo Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Alvarez. Victor Alvarez directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
44.21
Stefan Palumbo makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Palumbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Didier Bayle but he's offside!
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. Hamburger SV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
48.21
Garry Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Ruotolo. Adrian Ruotolo chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood plays a one-two with Alejandro Lozano and advances towards the goal... Billy Westwood comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Eric Ahrens as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.44
1-1It's a corner kick. Alejandro Lozano loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Teddy Roberts chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
54.33
Orlando Langerak makes a probing pass to Hugo Calvo. Hugo Calvo brings the ball forward. Hugo Calvo shoots from distance. Dennis Blake easily gets down and covers it.
60.11
1-1Hamburger SV have made a substitution with Kevin Power replacing Alassandro Radice .
63.25
Garry Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Elliott shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
67.26
Orlando Langerak flicks a high pass forward to Julian Mendez who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Julian Mendez plays the ball forward to Victor Alvarez. Victor Alvarez shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.40
Stefan Palumbo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefan Palumbo plays a one-two with Leonardo Prieto and advances towards the goal... Stefan Palumbo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.47
Hamburger SV have made a substitution with André Feliciano replacing Glynn Vickers .
81.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfred Perry plays the ball forward to Hugo Calvo. Hugo Calvo threads a neat ball through to Julian Mendez. Julian Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Sanz.
83.32
Showing composure, Garry Elliott plays the ball forward to Kevin Power. Kevin Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Ruotolo but he's offside!
85.28
Teddy Roberts runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Roberts shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Blake easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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. Eric Ahrens (GK)
6
2. Alfred Perry (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Langerak (DEF)
7
4. Teddy Roberts (DEF)
8
5. Claude Ouédec (DEF)
6
6. Hugo Calvo (MID)
8
7. Stefan Palumbo (MID)
7
8. Julian Mendez (MID)
6
9. Victor Alvarez (MID)
6
10. Didier Bayle (ATT)
9
11. Leonardo Prieto (MID)
6
12. Miguel Almeida (MID)
0
13. Ivan Galadames (MID)
0
14. Rigobert Song (MID)
0
1. Dennis Blake (GK)
8
2. Steffen Behrens (DEF)
6
3. Paul Taylor (DEF)
6
4. Glynn Vickers (MID)
6
5. Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID)
6
6. Alejandro Lozano (MID)
6
7. Garry Elliott (MID)
7
8. Billy Westwood (ATT)
6
9. Glynn Morris (ATT)
6
10. Adrian Ruotolo (ATT)
8
11. Alassandro Radice (ATT)
6
12. André Feliciano (DEF)
6
13. Marcos Nunez (ATT)
0
14. Kevin Power (MID)
6