Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play Bayer Leverkusen 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 Bayer Leverkusen 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 Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off and get the first half underway!
3.48
0-0Victor Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Didier Bayle controls it well on his chest. Didier Bayle tries a spectacular long range effort. Simon Dyer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
4.13
0-0Shaun Redknapp sees space and advances. Shaun Redknapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
9.44
Samir Oswald hits a low pass to Des Coppinger. Des Coppinger plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Flores and stumbles forward towards the goal... Des Coppinger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Eric Ahrens.
10.11
0-0Corner kick to Bayer Leverkusen. Des Coppinger plays it to the near post. Eric Ahrens drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.37
1-0Victor Alvarez makes a simple pass to Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle finds some space and shoots from distance. Didier Bayle scores for Elche CF!!
15.25
Medhi Weber makes a probing pass to Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Des Coppinger who brings the ball under control. Des Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Roberts.
16.27
Shaun Redknapp surges forward with the ball. Shaun Redknapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Mendez.
21.46
1-0Bayer Leverkusen are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
22.28
Medhi Weber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp directs the ball goalwards with his head but Eric Ahrens is on top of it.
24.29
1-0Jakob Wesselmann clumsily knocks into Ian Barton. Jakob Wesselmann is warned by the referee! Ian Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.14
1-0Jakob Wesselmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Alvarez. Victor Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Jakob Wesselmann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.29
Teddy Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Alvarez. Victor Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle whips in a cross ball towards Julian Mendez. Julian Mendez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.06
2-0Ian Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp hits a low pass to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.22
Claude Ouédec chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Roberts. Teddy Roberts sees space and advances. Teddy Roberts shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.02
Stefan Palumbo barges into Shaun Redknapp. Stefan Palumbo is warned by the referee! Shaun Redknapp runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
47.12
Teddy Roberts pushes mid-way up the pitch. Teddy Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Mendez. Julian Mendez advances inside the box! Julian Mendez rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.26
Alfred Perry barges into Roberto Flores. Alfred Perry is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Flores runs off the knock.
55.50
John Gough clumsily knocks into Leonardo Prieto. John Gough is warned by the referee! Leonardo Prieto runs off the knock.
60.23
4-0Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Romero P. Hidalgo replacing Jason Marr .
61.27
With some swift thinking, Orlando Langerak plays the ball forward to Julian Mendez. Julian Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Prieto. Leonardo Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
65.28
4-0Ian Barton barges into Stefan Palumbo. Ian Barton is shown the yellow card! Stefan Palumbo runs off the knock.
66.45
With imagination, Victor Alvarez plays the ball forward to Stefan Palumbo. Stefan Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Barton.
75.47
John Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Redknapp. Shaun Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores runs straight at the defence! Roberto Flores takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.31
Samir Oswald sees a break and surges forward. Samir Oswald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Langerak.
84.14
Shaun Redknapp makes a probing pass to Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
87.26
Julian Mendez clumsily knocks into Medhi Weber. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Medhi Weber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Didier Bayle 12 Julian Mendez 30, 47 Teddy Roberts 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Ahrens (GK)
6
2. Claude Ouédec (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Langerak (DEF)
6
4. Teddy Roberts (DEF)
9
5. Alfred Perry (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Palumbo (MID)
6
7. Julian Mendez (MID)
9
8. Victor Alvarez (MID)
7
9. Leonardo Prieto (MID)
6
10. Jakob Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11. Didier Bayle (ATT)
8
12. Ivan Galadames (MID)
0
13. Gary Greig (ATT)
0
14. Scott Wise (ATT)
0
1. Simon Dyer (DEF)
6
2. John Gough (DEF)
6
3. Medhi Weber (DEF)
6
4. Bill Scholes (DEF)
6
5. Ian Barton (DEF)
6
6. Samir Oswald (MID)
6
7. Shaun Redknapp (MID)
7
8. Jason Marr (ATT)
6
9. Paul Prior (ATT)
6
10. Roberto Flores (ATT)
6
11. Des Coppinger (MID)
6
12. Nuno Reis (DEF)
0
13. Mauricio Redondo (MID)
0
14. Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT)
6