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 Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Elche CF and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Elche CF and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
3.43
0-0Adolfo Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Victor Verges. Victor Verges plays a one-two with Daniel Martin and rushes in on goal... Victor Verges rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.46
1-0Andres Andres flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Ahrens who takes it down. Alexander Ahrens runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexander Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.35
1-0Rafael Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Roman collects the pass. Antonio Roman shoots from outside the area but somehow Hugo Alonso manages to keep it out.
14.25
Rafael Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.26
Fernando Nunez sees Adolfo Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Adolfo Guardiola laces a through ball forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
20.08
1-0Ernesto Pardo catches Boudewijn Hansma on the ankles. Ernesto Pardo is warned by the referee! Boudewijn Hansma stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.00
1-0Nicolas Leon kicks a strong pass forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Maclean.
27.26
1-0Under pressure, Ruel Maclean clears the ball far upfield. Albert Cruz skips past Jose Zubizarreta! Albert Cruz tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but Fernando Nunez blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.17
Nicolas Leon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Leon shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.31
1-0George Van Der Gouw comes in with a late challenge on Emmanuel Vryzas. The referee warns George Van Der Gouw to calm down! Emmanuel Vryzas carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.32
Nicolas Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges lofts in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.32
Rafael Diaz makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD get the second half underway!
49.05
Nicolas Leon knocks the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
51.18
Adolfo Guardiola plays the ball forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.14
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.21
With some swift thinking, Nicolas Leon plays the ball forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
60.28
Adolfo Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.21
Jose Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.24
Jose Javier Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Florian Morlock!
69.18
Dale Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Roman collects the pass. Antonio Roman hits a low pass to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.50
Nicolas Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges plays a quick one-two with George Van Der Gouw and rushes in on goal... Victor Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Florian Morlock reads it well. Good save!
78.29
Frederic Celdran takes it forward alone. Frederic Celdran knocks in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.13
Frederic Celdran takes it forward alone. Frederic Celdran lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a looping header on goal. Florian Morlock manages to gather it.
85.32
Fernando Nunez pushes up the pitch. Fernando Nunez threads the ball through to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emmanuel Vryzas.
89.13
Nicolas Leon flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Martin who takes it down. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Florian Morlock has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Dutchman!
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
| Albert Cruz 6, 69 | George Van Der Gouw 39, 78, 89 Daniel Martin 60, 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to George Van Der Gouw of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Florian Morlock (GK)
6
2. Ruel Maclean (DEF)
6
3. Emmanuel Vryzas (DEF)
6
4. Andres Andres (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Ahrens (MID)
6
6. Dale Roberts (MID)
6
7. Rafael Diaz (MID)
6
8. Ernesto Pardo (MID)
5
9. Antonio Roman (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Marie Huard (ATT)
6
11. Albert Cruz (ATT)
8
12. Marc Helmer (GK)
0
13. Adam Owen (DEF)
0
14. Arturo Santos (DEF)
0
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
6
2. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Nunez (DEF)
6
4. Jose Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
5. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
6
6. Nicolas Leon (MID)
7
7. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
7
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
7
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Martin (ATT)
9
11. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
9
12. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
0
13. Sven Buchwald (MID)
0
14. Graeme Evans (ATT)
0