Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play Málaga 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 Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Elche CF get the match underway!
20.05
0-0With a delightful solo run, Hugo Calvo stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Calvo shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.52
Ivan Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.50
Julian Mendez hits a low pass to Stefan Palumbo. Stefan Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.03
0-0Elena Gimenez sees a break and surges forward. Elena Gimenez makes a pass forward but Julian Nunez is yards offside!
30.58
Artur Barbosa launches a long ball forward. Elena Gimenez makes a pass forward but Alberto Galadames makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
38.22
0-0Julian Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Ortiz. Julian Mendez is warned by the referee! Jose Ortiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.10
0-0Frederico Nunez receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Cano. Frederico Nunez flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Cano who takes it down. Carlos Cano chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Pena. Juan Pena heads the ball goalwards. Eric Ahrens picks it out of the air!
40.07
Carlos Cano hits a low pass to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz cuts inside the box! Jose Ortiz shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
44.25
Elena Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Pena. Juan Pena passes the ball forward but Jose Ortiz is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.02
With great vision, Rigobert Song plays the ball forward to Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
51.03
Artur Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Gimenez. Elena Gimenez makes a probing pass to Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.12
Artur Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Gimenez. Elena Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames shoots from long range. Solid save from Eric Ahrens.
63.16
0-0Julian Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.41
Hugo Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Palumbo. Stefan Palumbo shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
71.16
Leonardo Prieto threads the ball through to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames sees Didier Bayle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Didier Bayle makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.46
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.38
Romero P. Campos knocks the ball forward to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Pena. Juan Pena looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Eric Ahrens is on top of it.
81.42
Orlando Langerak decides to run forward with the ball. Orlando Langerak knocks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song runs straight at the defence! Rigobert Song comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but Jean Pierre Dumas is on top of his game. Well saved!
85.52
Didier Bayle comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Nunez. The referee warns Didier Bayle to calm down! Frederico Nunez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.16
Julian Mendez catches Jose Ortiz on the ankles. Julian Mendez is warned by the referee again! Jose Ortiz gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
89.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Nunez plays the ball forward to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos knocks the ball forward to Juan Pena. Juan Pena threads a neat, attacking ball through to Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Eric Ahrens is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Ahrens (GK)
9
2. Orlando Langerak (DEF)
7
3. Alfred Perry (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Prieto (MID)
6
5. Victor Alvarez (MID)
6
6. Hugo Calvo (MID)
7
7. Ivan Galadames (MID)
6
8. Julian Mendez (MID)
6
9. Stefan Palumbo (MID)
6
10. Didier Bayle (ATT)
6
11. Rigobert Song (MID)
7
12. Teddy Roberts (DEF)
0
13. Gary Greig (ATT)
0
14. Jakob Wesselmann (ATT)
0
1. Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
6
2. Frederico Nunez (DEF)
7
3. Artur Barbosa (DEF)
8
4. Carlos Cano (DEF)
7
5. Jose Ortiz (MID)
7
6. Elena Gimenez (MID)
9
7. Romero P. Campos (MID)
7
8. Adolfo Rodriquez (MID)
6
9. Alberto Galadames (ATT)
6
10. Julian Nunez (ATT)
6
11. Juan Pena (ATT)
7
12. Oscar Ortiz (MID)
0
13. Julian Leon (MID)
0
14. Michael Shields (DEF)
0