Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Carmona.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Carmona.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie kick off and get the match underway!
4.52
0-0Alberto Bravo knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Guardiola comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
8.17
0-0Enrique Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
10.52
Thomas Lappanese passes the ball forward to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Marin.
16.08
0-0Fabio Brivio clumsily knocks into Rafael Butragueno. Fabio Brivio is shown the yellow card! Rafael Butragueno gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.51
Pablo Torres flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Lappanese controls it well on his chest. Thomas Lappanese whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
22.28
Rafael Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
33.47
0-0Romero P. Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Torres. Pablo Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese makes a deft header. Arturo Herrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
39.15
0-0With some swift thinking, Alberto Bravo plays the ball forward to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez runs straight at the defence! Carlos Nunez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Tobias Herzog.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
47.46
0-1Fabio Brivio knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Some good footwork from Eduardo Herrero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elche CF!
51.54
Eduardo Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Kiko makes a probing pass to Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Thomas Lappanese through on goal. Thomas Lappanese shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Arturo Herrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
53.35
Julian Sanchez makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Sanchez hits a low pass to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
54.35
Edmundo Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Brivio. Fabio Brivio passes the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega hits a low pass to Carlos Nunez. Some silky footwork from Carlos Nunez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
60.48
Enrique Kiko sees space and advances. Enrique Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.47
Romero P. Guerrero Lopez darts forward. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Lappanese. Thomas Lappanese powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.36
Fabio Brivio threads the ball through to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero deftly passes the ball to Alberto Bravo, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Alberto Bravo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.55
Ernesto Marin makes a simple pass to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Bravo plays the ball forward to Carlos Nunez. Carlos Nunez edges inside the box! Carlos Nunez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.35
0-2Guillermo Guardiola clumsily knocks into Rafael Butragueno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Butragueno runs off the knock.
75.14
Julian Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Torres. Pablo Torres hits a low pass to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.09
Ernesto Marin hacks Gilles Watson from behind! Ernesto Marin is shown the yellow card! Gilles Watson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.51
Christian Modeste threads a neat ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola deftly passes the ball to Edmundo Vega, releasing him through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Edmundo Vega provides some space. He shoots at goal. Eduardo Fuentes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.21
Alfredo Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Elena Carcedo plays the ball forward to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Camacho (GK)
6
2. Julian Sanchez (DEF)
7
3. Rafael Butragueno (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Herzog (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Fuentes (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez (MID)
7
7. Enrique Kiko (MID)
7
8. Alberto Nunez (MID)
6
9. Pablo Torres (MID)
6
10. Gilles Watson (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Lappanese (ATT)
6
12. Gabriel Garrido (ATT)
0
13. Aziz Vilda (ATT)
0
14. Eduardo Santos (ATT)
0
1. Arturo Herrero (GK)
6
2. Ernesto Marin (DEF)
5
3. Alfredo Rey (DEF)
6
4. Christian Modeste (DEF)
6
5. Elena Carcedo (MID)
6
6. Edmundo Vega (MID)
7
7. Fabio Brivio (MID)
6
8. Alberto Bravo (MID)
6
9. Carlos Nunez (ATT)
9
10. Guillermo Guardiola (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Herrero (ATT)
8
12. Eugenio Materazzi (GK)
0
13. Warren Thatcher (DEF)
0
14. Frederico Tavares (DEF)
0