Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Atlético OsasunaAtlético Osasuna
Richard TaylorRichard Taylor Computer Player Computer Player
Muzzy KayisM. Kayis80
G
captain1
G
71Julian HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Danny SouthgateD. Southgate76
D
2
D
73Roberto ZamoraR. Zamora
Harry ImpeyH. Impey72
D
3
D
70Aron JaliensA. Jaliens
Gérard GuelG. Guel69
D
4
D
70Linus ErlerL. Erler
Don BradyD. Brady69
D
5
D
67Mark van den BroekM. van den Broek
Kasper LaudrupK. Laudrup81
M
6
M
69Pablo GuardiolaP. Guardiola
Oliver SchellO. Schell80
M
7captain
M
67Omer DraperO. Draper
Pablo NunezP. Nunez68
A
8
A
75Anthony GreenA. Green
Kees RicciK. Ricci83
A
9
A
72Leonardo ZubizarretaL. Zubizarreta
Aron De BoerA. De Boer66
A
10
A
69Elena FerrerE. Ferrer
Alfred SmithA. Smith72
A
11
A
63Fernando CamposF. Campos
 
José HinojosaJ. Hinojosa66
D
12
G
66Pierre G. GriecoP. Grieco
Oleg LumsdonO. Lumsdon68
D
13
M
66Juan-Carlos CabreraJ. Cabrera
Alfred MarsdenA. Marsden78
M
14
M
63Norman BridgeN. Bridge

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Atlético Osasuna. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo  Vicente.


0.00
Valencia kick off!
3.47
Oliver Schell passes the ball forward to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci whips in a cross ball towards Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Valencia!
6.44
Gérard Guel makes a simple pass to Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup flicks a high pass forward to Kees Ricci who brings the ball under control. Kees Ricci whips in a cross ball towards Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.12
Oliver Schell plays the ball forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
21.58
Don Brady plays the ball forward to Oliver Schell. Oliver Schell sees Pablo Nunez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
26.48
With a delightful solo run, Oliver Schell stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Schell lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Linus Erler clumsily knocks into Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.22
Don Brady knocks the ball forward to Oliver Schell. Oliver Schell takes it forward alone. Oliver Schell knocks the ball forward to Alfred Smith but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.22
Pablo Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Green who takes it down. Anthony Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.16
Pablo Guardiola sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.45
Omer Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Green. Anthony Green controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Muzzy Kayis reads it well. Nice save!
38.49
With some swift thinking, Pablo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Anthony Green. Anthony Green shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.53
With some swift thinking, Oliver Schell plays the ball forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Osasuna have changed their lineup with Norman Bridge replacing Pablo Guardiola. The Valencia players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Atlético Osasuna kicking off!
47.08
Omer Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Brady.
49.50
Gérard Guel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Julian Hidalgo gets down and covers it.
51.52
Omer Draper threads the ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muzzy Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
53.56
Oliver Schell flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.55
Omer Draper makes a simple pass to Leonardo Zubizarreta. Leonardo Zubizarreta finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Muzzy Kayis keeps it out!
55.16
Norman Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos collects the pass. Fernando Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Zubizarreta. Leonardo Zubizarreta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Muzzy Kayis comfortably picks it out of the air!
57.30
Don Brady sees Oliver Schell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Schell flicks a high ball forward to Kees Ricci who takes it down. Kees Ricci lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez makes a looping header on goal. Julian Hidalgo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
60.48
Valencia have made 3 substitutions with José Hinojosa replacing Don Brady, Oleg Lumsdon replacing Danny Southgate and Alfred Marsden replacing Oliver Schell .
63.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.57
Omer Draper threads a neat ball through to Anthony Green. Anthony Green knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ferrer. Elena Ferrer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.44
Harry Impey makes a probing pass to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.51
Harry Impey threads the ball through to Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup flicks a high pass forward to Aron De Boer who brings the ball under control. Aron De Boer runs straight at the defence! Aron De Boer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.23
Omer Draper flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Zubizarreta who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Zubizarreta shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
78.01
Harry Impey decides to run forward with the ball. Harry Impey makes a simple pass to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.58
Omer Draper threads a neat ball through to Elena Ferrer. Elena Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.14
Linus Erler passes the ball forward to Omer Draper. Omer Draper knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Zubizarreta. Leonardo Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.35
Aron Jaliens makes a probing pass to Omer Draper. Omer Draper darts forward. Omer Draper finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.42
Norman Bridge threads the ball through to Elena Ferrer. Elena Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Norman Bridge makes a probing pass to Elena Ferrer. Elena Ferrer makes a simple pass, allowing Leonardo Zubizarreta to run into the box. Some good footwork from Leonardo Zubizarreta provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Atlético Osasuna
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
32.1%
43.6%
24.4%

Scorers
Aron De Boer 3, 6
Elena Ferrer 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aron De Boer of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Muzzy Kayis (GK)
7
2.Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
3.Harry Impey (DEF)
7
4.Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
5.Don Brady (DEF)
6
6.Kasper Laudrup (MID)
6
7.Oliver Schell (MID)
8
8.Pablo Nunez (ATT)
6
9.Kees Ricci (ATT)
8
10.Aron De Boer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alfred Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
13.Oleg Lumsdon (DEF)
6
14.Alfred Marsden (MID)
6

1.Julian Hidalgo (GK)
7
2.Roberto Zamora (DEF)
6
3.Aron Jaliens (DEF)
6
4.Linus Erler (DEF)
6
5.Mark van den Broek (DEF)
6
6.Pablo Guardiola (MID)
6
7.Omer Draper (MID)
7
8.Anthony Green (ATT)
6
9.Leonardo Zubizarreta (ATT)
6
10.Elena Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Fernando Campos (ATT)
6
 
12.Pierre G. Grieco (GK)
0
13.Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
14.Norman Bridge (MID)
6