Match Report
| Levante UD | Levante UD |  |  | Valencia | Valencia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Albert Alonso | A. Alonso |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Adam Terry | A. Terry | |||||||||
| Guilherme Neves | G. Neves |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 71 | | Nicolas Verges | N. Verges | ||||||||
| Alec Law | A. Law |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Martin Helguera | M. Helguera | |||||||||
| Luis Crespo | L. Crespo | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Juan-Carlos Mendez | J. Mendez | |||||||||
| Marcos Calvo | M. Calvo | | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Leon Mccann | L. Mccann | |||||||||
| Gabriel Moreno | G. Moreno | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Sebastian Medina | S. Medina | |||||||||
| Norman Pearce | N. Pearce | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Gregorio Gento | G. Gento | |||||||||
| Pedro Marquez | P. Marquez | | 81 | A | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Silvio Boudarène | S. Boudarène | |||||||||
| Hassan Braud | H. Braud | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Carmelo Zanon | C. Zanon | |||||||||
| Denny Sier | D. Sier |  | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Marcos Delgado | M. Delgado | | 67 | A | | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Frederico Ramirez | F. Ramirez | ||||||||
| Abel Marques | A. Marques | | 67 | G | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Alejandro Leon | A. Leon | |||||||||
| Alejandro Calvo | A. Calvo | | 65 | G | | 13 | | M | 64 | | Pedro Barkero | P. Barkero | |||||||||
| Marcos Torres | M. Torres | | 65 | M | | 14 | | A | 56 | | Billy Law | B. Law | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Valencia in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Levante UD get the match underway!
4.19
0-0Gabriel Moreno barges into Silvio Boudarène. The referee calls over Gabriel Moreno and shows him a yellow card! Silvio Boudarène hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.57
0-0Martin Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Gento. Gregorio Gento knocks the ball forward to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Albert Alonso smothers it!
12.53
Alex Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Alec Law. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Law runs off the knock.
15.27
0-0Marcos Calvo brings the ball forward. Marcos Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Delgado collects the pass. Marcos Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Denny Sier. Denny Sier knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
16.43
1-0Norman Pearce passes the ball forward to Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud lofts in a cross ball towards Denny Sier. Denny Sier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.08
Gabriel Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Marquez who takes it down. Pedro Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.51
Gregorio Gento makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Gento finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.19
Guilherme Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez plays a one-two with Marcos Delgado and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Marquez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
36.49
2-0Gabriel Moreno comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Boudarène. Gabriel Moreno is given a warning by the referee! Silvio Boudarène runs off the knock.
39.37
Luis Crespo threads the ball through to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce makes a simple pass to Denny Sier. Denny Sier hits a low pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Adam Terry had no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
42.57
With a delightful solo run, Silvio Boudarène stretches the opposition's defence. Silvio Boudarène lofts in a cross ball towards Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
44.17
3-0Martin Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Medina. Sebastian Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher plays a perfect one-two with Frederico Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Alec Law catches Alex Gallacher on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
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. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
47.30
Gregorio Gento advances with the ball. Gregorio Gento plays a one-two with Alex Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Gregorio Gento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Albert Alonso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.30
Alex Gallacher hacks Alec Law from behind! The referee brings Alex Gallacher to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.40
3-1Marcos Calvo passes the ball forward to Norman Pearce. With a delightful solo run, Norman Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Norman Pearce cuts inside the box! Norman Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Martin Helguera!
60.00
3-1Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Silvio Boudarène and Billy Law replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .
63.47
Gregorio Gento barges into Norman Pearce. The referee warns Gregorio Gento to calm down! Norman Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.45
Norman Pearce picks a pass forward to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado shoots from long range but is denied by Adam Terry. Excellent save.
69.22
3-1Marcos Calvo makes a probing pass to Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno threads the ball through to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez passes the ball forward but Denny Sier is offside!
72.28
Pedro Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Leon easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Leon shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
73.56
Norman Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Delgado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
75.30
Norman Pearce sees Pedro Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Adam Terry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.42
Luis Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce passes the ball forward to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.06
Norman Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
87.10
Norman Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marquez collects the pass. Pedro Marquez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
89.05
Norman Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Hassan Braud who takes it down. Hassan Braud cuts inside the box! Hassan Braud looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Marquez of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albert Alonso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Moreno (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Norman Pearce (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Pedro Marquez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Hassan Braud (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Denny Sier (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcos Delgado (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Abel Marques (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcos Torres (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Terry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gregorio Gento (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Silvio Boudarène (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carmelo Zanon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Gallacher (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Frederico Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Billy Law (ATT) | 6 | |