Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Málaga. A crowd of 17,277 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Málaga get the match underway!
12.17
0-1Pablo Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Roman Orobets. Roman Orobets kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Barton. Jon Barton finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.40
With great vision, Pedro Olivares plays the ball forward to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra directs the ball goalwards with his head. Claus Favo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.51
0-2Marco Di Biagio kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Ortiz who gathers it comfortably.
30.05
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.01
0-2Pablo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Barton. Jon Barton makes a probing pass to Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.28
0-2Roman Orobets barges into Marco Di Biagio. The referee brings Roman Orobets to one side and gives him a warning! Marco Di Biagio runs off the knock.
51.29
Pedro Olivares threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.29
0-2Pablo Cruz makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Roman Orobets. Roman Orobets shoots from outside the area but Claus Favo is on top of it.
55.10
Alejandro Hernandez breaks forward. Alejandro Hernandez passes the ball forward to Daniel Segarra. Daniel Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Claus Favo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.59
0-3Edgar Moreira clumsily knocks into Mario Almeida. Edgar Moreira is shown the yellow card! Mario Almeida grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.24
Pierpaolo Solimeno knocks the ball forward to Edgar Moreira. Edgar Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.54
Titus Griffin barges into Daniel Segarra. The referee calls over Titus Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Segarra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.48
0-3Roman Orobets flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Olivares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Olivares flicks a high pass forward. Jon Barton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Barton knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Cristiano Ferreira is offside!
85.44
Roman Orobets clumsily knocks into Marco Di Biagio. Roman Orobets is warned by the referee again! Marco Di Biagio stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.57
Alfredo Crespo threads the ball through to Marco Di Biagio. Marco Di Biagio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marco Di Biagio whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Moreira. Edgar Moreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Romero P. Ortiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
23.7%
49.2%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Ferreira of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claus Favo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steinar Kippe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Titus Griffin (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Sebastian Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pierpaolo Solimeno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malcolm Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marco Di Biagio (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Victor Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edgar Moreira (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Michael Matthews (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nobu Nakata (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Pinheiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Romero P. Ortiz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arnold Bogarde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Cruz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Massimiliano Håland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roman Orobets (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Olivares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Barton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Cristiano Ferreira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Daniel Segarra (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nigel Winterburn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manfred Haider (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Drake (ATT) | 0 | |