Match Report
| Numancia | Numancia |  |  | Elche CF | Elche CF | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Scott James | S. James |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Des Woodgate | D. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Andres Sanchez | A. Sanchez |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Diez | J. Diez | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Arturo Ibanez | A. Ibanez | |||||||||
| Ivan Marcos | I. Marcos | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Eugenio Garcia | E. Garcia | |||||||||
| Dominic Gemmill | D. Gemmill | | 63 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Romero P. Navarro | R. Navarro | |||||||||
| Ahmed Kherbache | A. Kherbache |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 |  | Pius Van Beukering | P. Van Beukering | |||||||||
| Miguel Santos | M. Santos |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Matt Riza | M. Riza | |||||||||
| Eduardo Gutierrez | E. Gutierrez | | 70 | M | | 8 | | A | 77 | | Romero P. José Mari | R. José Mari | |||||||||
| Martin Rampulla | M. Rampulla |  | 72 | A | | 9 | |  | A | 74 | | Miguel Barbosa | M. Barbosa | ||||||||
| Dave Grimandi | D. Grimandi | | 70 | A | | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Roberto Marquez | R. Marquez | ||||||||
| Gregorio Diaz | G. Diaz | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Mariano Rivalta | M. Rivalta | |||||||||
| Clive Young | C. Young | | 66 | M | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Miguel Campos | M. Campos | |||||||||
| Daniel Campos | D. Campos | | 62 | G | | 13 | | M | 68 | | Steve Charlton | S. Charlton | |||||||||
| Ivan Cano | I. Cano | | 58 | G | | 14 | | M | 63 | | Graeme Makin | G. Makin | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 17,812 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Diez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Diez.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off the first half!
10.28
0-0Ahmed Kherbache changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Kherbache plays a perfect one-two with Martin Rampulla and rushes in on goal... Ahmed Kherbache makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.17
0-0Eduardo Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Des Woodgate manages to gather it.
18.28
Miguel Santos sees space and advances. Miguel Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Des Woodgate. Excellent save.
20.49
Ivan Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gutierrez. Eduardo Gutierrez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Gutierrez plays a one-two with Martin Rampulla and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Gutierrez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Des Woodgate gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.40
0-1Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward to Pius Van Beukering who brings the ball under control. Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.30
0-1Matt Riza makes a simple pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Sanchez.
32.26
Eduardo Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.39
Jose Fortes Diez breaks forward. Jose Fortes Diez flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Diaz comfortably collects the pass. Gregorio Diaz knocks the ball forward, putting Dave Grimandi through on goal. Dave Grimandi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.20
Arturo Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Riza. Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Rivalta who brings the ball under control. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott James who gathers it comfortably.
42.00
Ivan Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos makes a simple pass to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Pius Van Beukering threads the ball through to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Numancia kicking off!
47.05
Matt Riza threads a neat ball through to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.48
Ahmed Kherbache flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Rampulla lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
53.56
Romero P. Navarro knocks the ball forward to Matt Riza. With imagination, Matt Riza plays the ball forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
54.06
Miguel Santos passes the ball forward to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.45
Miguel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
61.26
Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Matt Riza controls it well on his chest. Matt Riza sees Mariano Rivalta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mariano Rivalta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.57
Ivan Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Kherbache. With imagination, Ahmed Kherbache laces a through ball forward to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.10
Arturo Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Matt Riza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Riza hits a low pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.01
Ahmed Kherbache knocks the ball forward to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
67.13
1-1Ahmed Kherbache chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Diaz. Gregorio Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Romero P. Navarro.
68.42
1-1It's a corner kick. Miguel Santos kicks a low ball out wide. Gregorio Diaz rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.38
Miguel Santos plays the ball forward to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Des Woodgate gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
77.28
Pius Van Beukering receives the ball from a throw-in from Matt Riza. Pius Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Scott James reads it well. Nice save!
78.15
Matt Riza hits a low pass to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez whips the ball goalwards with his head but Scott James reads it well. Fabulous save!
79.21
Jose Fortes Diez passes the ball forward to Eduardo Gutierrez. Eduardo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Dave Grimandi who takes it down. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.05
Ivan Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Santos collects the pass. Miguel Santos flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Rampulla plays a one-two with Gregorio Diaz and rushes in on goal... Martin Rampulla cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Numancia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.16
Andres Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos flicks a high pass forward to Dave Grimandi who brings the ball under control. Dave Grimandi shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
87.49
Eugenio Garcia threads a neat ball through to Matt Riza. Matt Riza makes a simple pass to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Barbosa through on goal. Miguel Barbosa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Andres Sanchez. Excellent block.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott James (GK)
8
2. Andres Sanchez (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Diez (DEF)
7
4. Ivan Marcos (DEF)
7
5. Dominic Gemmill (DEF)
6
6. Ahmed Kherbache (MID)
8
7. Miguel Santos (MID)
8
8. Eduardo Gutierrez (MID)
8
9. Martin Rampulla (ATT)
7
10. Dave Grimandi (ATT)
8
11. Gregorio Diaz (ATT)
8
12. Clive Young (MID)
0
13. Daniel Campos (GK)
0
14. Ivan Cano (GK)
0
1. Des Woodgate (GK)
9
2. Matt Glass (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Ibanez (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Romero P. Navarro (DEF)
6
6. Pius Van Beukering (MID)
7
7. Matt Riza (MID)
8
8. Romero P. José Mari (ATT)
7
9. Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Roberto Marquez (ATT)
9
11. Mariano Rivalta (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Campos (MID)
0
13. Steve Charlton (MID)
0
14. Graeme Makin (MID)
0