Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Numancia | Numancia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adam Terry | A. Terry |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | Luca Urso | L. Urso | |||||||||
| Nicolas Verges | N. Verges |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Sebastian Sanchez | S. Sanchez | |||||||||
| Martin Helguera | M. Helguera | | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Rodolfo Troise | R. Troise | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Mendez | J. Mendez | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Eugenio Helguera | E. Helguera | |||||||||
| Leon Mccann | L. Mccann | | 65 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Rodolfo Leon | R. Leon | |||||||||
| Sebastian Medina | S. Medina | | 76 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 69 |  | Yohan Maqua | Y. Maqua | ||||||||
| Gregorio Gento | G. Gento | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Fernando Alonso | F. Alonso | |||||||||
| Silvio Boudarène | S. Boudarène | | 66 | M | | 8 | | A | 74 | | Pablo Vila | P. Vila | |||||||||
| Carmelo Zanon | C. Zanon | | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Eduardo Gento | E. Gento | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher |  | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Romero P. Castillo | R. Castillo | |||||||||
| Frederico Ramirez | F. Ramirez | | 56 | A | | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Patricio Aguilar | P. Aguilar | ||||||||
| Alejandro Leon | A. Leon | | 67 | G | | 12 | | M | 65 |  | Eduardo Jardim | E. Jardim | |||||||||
| Pedro Barkero | P. Barkero | | 64 | M | | 13 | | M | 59 | | Mark Filippini | M. Filippini | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 56 | A | | 14 | | G | 56 | | Luis Campos | L. Campos | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Numancia. A crowd of 17,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Pichichi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Pichichi.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
2.07
0-0Fernando Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.41
0-0Fernando Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Aguilar. Patricio Aguilar shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Adam Terry.
9.28
Rodolfo Leon runs forward with the ball. Rodolfo Leon flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Gento who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Gento shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
14.28
Sebastian Medina advances with the ball. Sebastian Medina whips in a cross ball towards Carmelo Zanon. With a superhuman jump, Carmelo Zanon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
20.50
0-0Gregorio Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez makes a probing pass to Carmelo Zanon but he's offside!
21.09
0-1Eugenio Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Yohan Maqua. Yohan Maqua knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Terry with no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
24.31
Sebastian Sanchez makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Sanchez stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Sanchez plays a one-two with Pablo Vila and advances towards the goal... Sebastian Sanchez tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.13
Sebastian Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher but the linesman indicates offside!
34.04
Sebastian Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.28
0-1Sebastian Medina knocks the ball forward to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carmelo Zanon. Some silky footwork from Carmelo Zanon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Rodolfo Troise steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Silvio Boudarène laces a through ball forward to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Numancia start the second half!
47.52
Gregorio Gento threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon rushes past Sebastian Sanchez! Some good footwork from Carmelo Zanon provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
48.30
Nicolas Verges flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Medina who takes it down. Sebastian Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
53.11
Nicolas Verges breaks forward. Nicolas Verges flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Alex Gallacher hits a low pass to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.54
Gregorio Gento makes a probing pass to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez makes a simple pass, allowing Alex Gallacher to run into the box. Alex Gallacher strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.37
1-1Fernando Alonso catches Martin Helguera on the ankles. The referee calls over Fernando Alonso and warns him to calm down! Martin Helguera stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.19
1-1Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Silvio Boudarène and Billy Law replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .
61.21
With vision, Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Patricio Aguilar. Patricio Aguilar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.28
1-1With great vision, Pedro Barkero plays the ball forward to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.41
Gregorio Gento threads a neat ball through to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
81.37
Pedro Barkero makes a simple pass to Alejandro Leon. Alejandro Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederico Ramirez!
85.28
Eugenio Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso takes it forward alone. Fernando Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Numancia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
2-1Gregorio Gento runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gregorio Gento plays a one-two with Frederico Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Troise barges into Gregorio Gento. Gregorio Gento appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
16.7%
42.3%
41%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Ramirez of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Terry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Verges (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Martin Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Medina (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gregorio Gento (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Silvio Boudarène (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carmelo Zanon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alex Gallacher (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Frederico Ramirez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alejandro Leon (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Pedro Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Luca Urso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Sanchez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rodolfo Troise (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yohan Maqua (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pablo Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Castillo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Patricio Aguilar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Jardim (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Filippini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Campos (GK) | 0 | |