Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Albert AlonsoA. Alonso72
G
1
G
73Eoin GrondinE. Grondin
Guilherme NevesG. Neves77
D
2
D
68Juan-Carlos MarquezJ. Marquez
Marcos CalvoM. Calvo58
D
3
D
71Eugenio LeonE. Leon
Graziano MalagòG. Malagò54
D
4
D
78Brandon TraynorB. Traynor
Arturo CalvoA. Calvo48
D
5
M
75Nicolas SanzN. Sanz
Gabriel MorenoG. Moreno77
M
6captain
M
72Alejandro BarkeroA. Barkero
Norman PearceN. Pearce69
M
7
M
70Nicolas MolinaN. Molina
Pedro MarquezP. Marquez81
A
8
M
76Jose GainzaJ. Gainza
Pedro CarmonaP. Carmona76
A
9
A
68Pedro FuentesP. Fuentes
Denny SierD. Sier72
A
10
A
69Juan-Carlos LorenzoJ. Lorenzo
Marcos DelgadoM. Delgado67
A
captain11
A
72Pablo RedondoP. Redondo
 
Abel MarquesA. Marques67
G
12
D
70Daniel NietoD. Nieto
Alejandro CalvoA. Calvo65
G
13
M
75Claudio ZubizarretaC. Zubizarreta
Juan FerrerJ. Ferrer64
M
14
A
65Miguel SanchezM. Sanchez

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.


0.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD get the match underway!
3.18
Marcos Calvo catches Pedro Fuentes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Fuentes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.08
Norman Pearce barges into Alejandro Barkero. Norman Pearce is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Barkero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.16
Norman Pearce threads a neat ball through to Denny Sier. Denny Sier plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Delgado and stumbles forward towards the goal... Denny Sier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Eoin Grondin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.42
Nicolas Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.43
Jose Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
18.20
Jose Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Fuentes who takes it down. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.41
Eugenio Leon takes it forward alone. Eugenio Leon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Alonso who gathers it comfortably.
22.38
Nicolas Molina comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Moreno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.41
Nicolas Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Redondo threads the ball through to Pedro Fuentes but he's offside!
30.09
Alejandro Barkero advances with the ball. Alejandro Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.14
Marcos Calvo threads a neat ball through to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce hits a low pass to Pedro Carmona. Pedro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Eoin Grondin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.05
It's a corner kick which Pedro Carmona takes quickly, playing the ball short to Guilherme Neves. Guilherme Neves knocks the ball into the box. Pedro Fuentes jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
36.22
Nicolas Molina passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.50
Alejandro Barkero makes a probing pass to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo beats his man to it with a header. Albert Alonso manages to gather it.
40.19
Graziano Malagò comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Graziano Malagò is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Lorenzo runs off the knock.
42.35
Alejandro Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid have changed their lineup with Daniel Nieto replacing Brandon Traynor.

45.00
Real Valladolid start the second half!
47.10
Pedro Marquez barges into Eugenio Leon. Pedro Marquez is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.15
Graziano Malagò makes a simple pass to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce makes a simple pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Eoin Grondin manages to gather it easily.
49.35
With a delightful solo run, Norman Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Norman Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Carmona. Pedro Carmona connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Eoin Grondin.
53.26
Daniel Nieto makes a probing pass to Nicolas Sanz. Nicolas Sanz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
57.57
Marcos Calvo makes a beautiful solo run. Marcos Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado skips past Juan-Carlos Marquez! Marcos Delgado shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Eoin Grondin!
60.33
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Claudio Zubizarreta replacing Alejandro Barkero .
67.36
Gabriel Moreno makes a simple pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Grondin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.32
Graziano Malagò hacks Juan-Carlos Lorenzo from behind! The referee warns Graziano Malagò again to calm down! Juan-Carlos Lorenzo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.21
Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Juan Ferrer replacing Norman Pearce and Abel Marques replacing Marcos Delgado .
79.24
Graziano Malagò makes a simple pass to Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno hits a low pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
83.28
Marcos Calvo passes the ball forward to Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno hits a low pass to Denny Sier. Denny Sier makes a great pass forward. Abel Marques sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
84.45
Claudio Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.11
Marcos Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Ferrer. Juan Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez puts a great ball through. Abel Marques races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Real Valladolid
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
36.4%
43.9%
19.7%

Scorers
Denny Sier 8
Pablo Redondo 12, 30
Juan-Carlos Lorenzo 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Redondo of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Albert Alonso (GK)
6
2.Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Calvo (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Graziano Malagò (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Calvo (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Moreno (MID)
6
7.Norman Pearce (MID)
6
8.Pedro Marquez (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Pedro Carmona (ATT)
6
10.Denny Sier (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Marcos Delgado (ATT)
7
 
12.Abel Marques (GK)
6
13.Alejandro Calvo (GK)
0
14.Juan Ferrer (MID)
6

1.Eoin Grondin (GK)
8
2.Juan-Carlos Marquez (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Leon (DEF)
6
4.Brandon Traynor (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Sanz (MID)
6
6.Alejandro Barkero (MID)
8
7.Nicolas Molina (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jose Gainza (MID)
6
9.Pedro Fuentes (ATT)
7
10.Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pablo Redondo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Daniel Nieto (DEF)
6
13.Claudio Zubizarreta (MID)
6
14.Miguel Sanchez (ATT)
0