Match Report
| Real Valladolid | Real Valladolid |  |  | Levante UD | Levante UD | ||||||||||||||||
| John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rodolfo Castillo | R. Castillo |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Albert Alonso | A. Alonso | |||||||||
| Carlos Menendez | C. Menendez | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Guilherme Neves | G. Neves | |||||||||
| Eugenio Leon | E. Leon | | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Alec Law | A. Law | |||||||||
| Brandon Traynor | B. Traynor |  | 79 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Luis Crespo | L. Crespo | |||||||||
| Alejandro Soto | A. Soto | | 81 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Marcos Calvo | M. Calvo | |||||||||
| Miguel Ibanez | M. Ibanez | | 82 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Gabriel Moreno | G. Moreno | ||||||||
| Carlos Zubizarreta | C. Zubizarreta | | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 |  | Norman Pearce | N. Pearce | |||||||||
| Stephan Gargo | S. Gargo |  | 78 | M | | 8 | | A | 81 | | Pedro Marquez | P. Marquez | |||||||||
| Pedro Fuentes | P. Fuentes | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Hassan Braud | H. Braud | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Lorenzo | J. Lorenzo | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Denny Sier | D. Sier | |||||||||
| Arturo Pardo | A. Pardo | | 73 | A | | 11 | | | A | 67 | | Marcos Delgado | M. Delgado | ||||||||
| Victor Blanco | V. Blanco | | 70 | D | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Abel Marques | A. Marques | |||||||||
| Jose Gainza | J. Gainza | | 77 | M | | 13 | | G | 65 | | Alejandro Calvo | A. Calvo | |||||||||
| Francisco Camacho | F. Camacho | | 68 | A | | 14 | | M | 65 | | Marcos Torres | M. Torres | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Valladolid kick off!
2.51
0-0Carlos Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
6.33
0-0Norman Pearce makes a simple pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
12.27
1-0Carlos Zubizarreta plays the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.31
1-0Miguel Ibanez plays the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
18.36
Alejandro Soto hits a low pass to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo plays a quick one-two with Pedro Fuentes and rushes in on goal... Arturo Pardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Albert Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.46
2-0Carlos Zubizarreta clumsily knocks into Norman Pearce. Carlos Zubizarreta is warned by the referee! Norman Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.46
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.43
Gabriel Moreno makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Moreno advances inside the box! Gabriel Moreno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Rodolfo Castillo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.39
Luis Crespo sees Gabriel Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Moreno passes the ball forward to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado plays a scrappy one-two with Denny Sier and advances towards the goal... Marcos Delgado comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.28
2-2Guilherme Neves runs forward with the ball. Guilherme Neves threads a neat ball through to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez hits a low pass to Marcos Delgado. Eugenio Leon hacks Marcos Delgado from behind! Marcos Delgado appeals for a penalty! Given!!
34.28
2-2The referee points to the spot..
35.50
Hassan Braud takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.17
Carlos Zubizarreta brings the ball forward. Carlos Zubizarreta finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Albert Alonso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.27
3-3Luis Crespo barges into Arturo Pardo. The referee calls over Luis Crespo and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.21
Carlos Menendez surges forward with the ball. Carlos Menendez makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arturo Pardo!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid have changed their lineup with Victor Blanco replacing Brandon Traynor. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Levante UD kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Norman Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado plays a quick one-two with Denny Sier and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marcos Delgado provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.08
Gabriel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marquez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
53.53
Luis Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Norman Pearce controls it well on his chest. Norman Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.11
Pedro Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Luis Crespo. The referee calls over Pedro Fuentes and warns him to calm down! Luis Crespo runs off the knock.
59.14
4-3Marcos Calvo makes a strong solo run forward. Marcos Calvo knocks the ball forward to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado makes a pass forward but Hassan Braud is yards offside!
60.22
4-3Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Jose Gainza replacing Miguel Ibanez .
66.45
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.35
Showing composure, Alejandro Soto laces a through ball forward to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Albert Alonso manages to keep it out.
73.36
Alejandro Soto makes a simple pass to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.24
Jose Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Albert Alonso gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
77.57
Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Torres replacing Norman Pearce and Abel Marques replacing Marcos Delgado .
83.34
Carlos Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.11
Carlos Menendez darts forward. Carlos Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.15
Carlos Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.06
Eugenio Leon sees Jose Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Gainza sees Pedro Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Alonso who gathers it comfortably.
89.49
Marcos Torres threads a neat ball through to Abel Marques. Abel Marques shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
20.6%
42.6%
36.8%
Scorers
| Juan-Carlos Lorenzo 12 Arturo Pardo 18, 44 Carlos Zubizarreta 38 | Gabriel Moreno 26 Marcos Delgado 30 Hassan Braud 35 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Pardo of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Castillo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Menendez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brandon Traynor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Soto (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Zubizarreta (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Stephan Gargo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Fuentes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Arturo Pardo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Victor Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francisco Camacho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albert Alonso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Crespo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Marcos Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Moreno (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Norman Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hassan Braud (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Denny Sier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcos Delgado (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Abel Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcos Torres (MID) | 6 | |