Match Report
| Elche CF | Elche CF |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Claudiu Brinzila | Claudiu Brinzila | |||||||||||||||||
| Des Woodgate | D. Woodgate |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Luis Soto | L. Soto | |||||||||
| Matt Glass | M. Glass |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Guillermo Cortes | G. Cortes | |||||||||
| Arturo Ibanez | A. Ibanez | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Martin Marquez | M. Marquez | |||||||||
| Eugenio Garcia | E. Garcia | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Sebastian Soler | S. Soler | |||||||||
| Romero P. Navarro | R. Navarro | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 71 | | David Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Pius Van Beukering | P. Van Beukering |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Dave Cooke | D. Cooke | |||||||||
| Matt Riza | M. Riza | | 68 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 73 |  | Generoso Banchelli | G. Banchelli | ||||||||
| Romero P. José Mari | R. José Mari | | 76 | A | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Juan-Carlos Andres | J. Andres | |||||||||
| Miguel Barbosa | M. Barbosa |  | 74 | A | | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Jason Nicholls | J. Nicholls | ||||||||
| Roberto Marquez | R. Marquez | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Martijn Gentile | M. Gentile | |||||||||
| Mariano Rivalta | M. Rivalta | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Francisco Bento | F. Bento | |||||||||
| Miguel Campos | M. Campos | | 68 | M | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Fernando Calvo | F. Calvo | |||||||||
| Steve Charlton | S. Charlton | | 68 | M | | 13 | | D | 66 | | Spencer Mccann | S. Mccann | |||||||||
| Graeme Makin | G. Makin | | 63 | M | | 14 | | A | 81 | | Eddie Woodcock | E. Woodcock | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Martinez Valero where Elche CF play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elche CF are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off the first half!
6.39
0-0Martin Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Andres. Juan-Carlos Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Bento. Arturo Ibanez barges into Francisco Bento. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.24
0-0Pius Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
16.48
Matt Riza hits a low pass to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.03
0-0Pius Van Beukering clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Andres. The referee warns Pius Van Beukering to calm down! Juan-Carlos Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.14
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.02
Generoso Banchelli passes the ball forward to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.05
Dave Cooke comes in with a late challenge on Pius Van Beukering. The referee brings Dave Cooke to one side and gives him a warning! Pius Van Beukering stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.26
0-0Juan-Carlos Andres hits a low pass to Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile whips in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls makes a looping header on goal. Des Woodgate effortlessly picks it out of the air!
33.43
1-0Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.33
Matt Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.21
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Marquez who takes it down. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.18
David Burley comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Barbosa. David Burley is warned by the referee! Miguel Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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
Barcelona start the second half!
47.03
1-0Matt Glass sees Matt Riza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Riza plays the ball forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Martin Marquez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.21
1-0It's a corner kick. Pius Van Beukering kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Matt Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Elche CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.12
Arturo Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.10
Pius Van Beukering receives the ball from a throw-in from Matt Riza. Pius Van Beukering hits a low pass to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Elche CF!
57.53
Martin Marquez threads a neat ball through to Generoso Banchelli. Generoso Banchelli plays the ball forward to Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile cuts inside the box! Martijn Gentile cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martijn Gentile!
60.10
2-1Barcelona have made a substitution with Eddie Woodcock replacing Martijn Gentile .
61.16
Guillermo Cortes knocks the ball forward to Dave Cooke. Dave Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Woodcock collects the pass. Eddie Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Bento. Francisco Bento heads the ball goalwards but somehow Des Woodgate manages to keep it out.
63.47
Eugenio Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Woodcock. Eugenio Garcia is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Woodcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.35
Eugenio Garcia hits a low pass to Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.18
With some swift thinking, Juan-Carlos Andres plays the ball forward to Francisco Bento. Francisco Bento plays a one-two with Eddie Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Francisco Bento comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.06
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.26
Matt Riza makes an attacking run forward. Matt Riza plays a one-two with Roberto Marquez and advances towards the goal... Matt Riza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.38
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
84.24
David Burley threads the ball through to Generoso Banchelli. Generoso Banchelli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Generoso Banchelli shoots from long range but Des Woodgate reads it well. Well saved!
85.26
3-1Dave Cooke flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Bento who brings the ball under control. Francisco Bento passes the ball forward but Eddie Woodcock is offside!
87.08
Matt Glass receives the ball from a throw-in from Romero P. Navarro. Matt Glass flicks a high pass forward. Matt Riza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Rivalta who brings the ball under control. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Luis Soto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
| Romero P. José Mari 33, 53 Roberto Marquez 71 Miguel Barbosa 87 | Martijn Gentile 58 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Des Woodgate (GK)
7
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)
7
8. Romero P. José Mari (ATT)
9
9. Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
9
10. Roberto Marquez (ATT)
7
11. Mariano Rivalta (ATT)
7
12. Miguel Campos (MID)
0
13. Steve Charlton (MID)
0
14. Graeme Makin (MID)
0
1. Luis Soto (GK)
6
2. Guillermo Cortes (DEF)
6
3. Martin Marquez (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Soler (DEF)
6
5. David Burley (DEF)
6
6. Dave Cooke (MID)
6
7. Generoso Banchelli (MID)
7
8. Juan-Carlos Andres (MID)
6
9. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
6
10. Martijn Gentile (ATT)
8
11. Francisco Bento (ATT)
6
12. Fernando Calvo (GK)
0
13. Spencer Mccann (DEF)
0
14. Eddie Woodcock (ATT)
6