Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 20,833 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moreno.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Moreno.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off the first half!
3.07
0-0Matt Riza advances with the ball. Matt Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Sebastian Soler barges into Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta appeals for a penalty! Given!!
3.07
0-0The referee points to the spot..
4.20
1-0Miguel Barbosa steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.30
1-0Anthony Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Pius Van Beukering. The referee calls over Anthony Middleton and warns him to calm down! Pius Van Beukering stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.15
1-0Rainer Ziege clumsily knocks into Luis Crespo. The referee warns Rainer Ziege to calm down! Luis Crespo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.06
Sebastian Soler comes in with a late challenge on Matt Riza. The referee calls over Sebastian Soler and warns him to calm down! Matt Riza runs off the knock.
22.35
Matt Riza clumsily knocks into Hamed Petereyns. Matt Riza is given a warning by the referee! Hamed Petereyns runs off the knock.
24.45
1-0Hamed Petereyns brings the ball forward. Hamed Petereyns controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.29
1-0Martin Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Morales. Luis Morales runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luis Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Des Woodgate. Excellent save.
27.34
Claudio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Luis Crespo collects the pass. Luis Crespo shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.57
Matt Glass hits a low pass to Matt Riza. Matt Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
30.08
Without breaking stride, Francisco Garcia plays the ball forward to Pius Van Beukering. Seeing a gap ahead, Pius Van Beukering plays the ball forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
32.34
1-0Hamed Petereyns kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Ziege.
33.32
1-0Pius Van Beukering barges into Hamed Petereyns. The referee calls over Pius Van Beukering and shows him a yellow card! Hamed Petereyns hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.31
Pius Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.11
Martin Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Hamed Petereyns who brings the ball under control. Hamed Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.52
Frederico Torres runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
44.05
Luis Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
1-0Francisco Garcia threads a neat ball through to Matt Riza. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Riza plays the ball forward to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari makes a deft header. Anthony Middleton steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
48.14
Romero P. Navarro hits a low pass to Matt Riza. 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 ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.51
Romero P. Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Pius Van Beukering who brings the ball under control. Pius Van Beukering hits a low pass to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.45
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marquez collects the pass. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.03
Matt Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.15
65.43
Hamed Petereyns surges forward with the ball. Hamed Petereyns whips in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.09
Claudio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Garrido controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
77.16
Matt Riza threads a neat ball through to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.04
Hamed Petereyns receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Torres. Hamed Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls collects the pass. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo makes a deft header. Des Woodgate picks it out of the air!
84.05
Romero P. Navarro passes the ball forward to Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.34
Matt Riza hits a low pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Luis Soto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
| Miguel Barbosa 4 (p) Mariano Rivalta 54 Romero P. José Mari 59, 85 | Jason Nicholls 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. José Mari of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Des Woodgate (GK)
6
2. Matt Glass (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Ziege (DEF)
6
4. Romero P. Navarro (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Garcia (DEF)
6
6. Pius Van Beukering (MID)
6
7. Matt Riza (MID)
9
8. Romero P. José Mari (ATT)
9
9. Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
7
10. Roberto Marquez (ATT)
6
11. Mariano Rivalta (ATT)
7
12. Steve Charlton (MID)
0
13. Alexander Pamarot (GK)
0
14. Graeme Makin (MID)
0
1. Luis Soto (GK)
6
2. Martin Marquez (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Soler (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Middleton (DEF)
6
5. Frederico Torres (MID)
6
6. Hamed Petereyns (MID)
7
7. Claudio Castillo (MID)
6
8. Luis Morales (MID)
6
9. Luis Crespo (ATT)
6
10. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Garrido (ATT)
6
12. Jose Marquitos (DEF)
0
13. Duarte Monteiro (MID)
0
14. Fernando Calvo (GK)
0