Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Numancia | Numancia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Moreira | R. Moreira |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 69 |  | Julian Delgado | J. Delgado | ||||||||
| Juan Montero | J. Montero | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Olivier Basto | O. Basto |  | 69 | D | | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Ricardo Ferrer | R. Ferrer | ||||||||
| Andy Harley | A. Harley |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Don Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Jesper De Vogt | J. De Vogt |  | 68 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Arthur Gilchrist | A. Gilchrist | |||||||||
| Felipe Leon | F. Leon | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 | | Guillermo Ibanez | G. Ibanez | |||||||||
| Jean-Michel Irles | J. Irles | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Egbert Huiberts | E. Huiberts | |||||||||
| Ali Bruno | A. Bruno | | 70 | M | | 8 | | A | 70 | | Ignacio Bobson | I. Bobson | |||||||||
| Piotr Gadocha | P. Gadocha |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Markus Jaschke | M. Jaschke | |||||||||
| Edouard Blanc | E. Blanc | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Alan Oakes | A. Oakes | |||||||||
| Rafael Tapia | R. Tapia |  | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Dagui Pichot | D. Pichot | |||||||||
| Pius Van Kouwen | P. Van Kouwen | | 69 | M | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Patricio Sanchez | P. Sanchez | |||||||||
| Graham Cooke | G. Cooke | | 68 | M | | 13 | | M | 66 | | Cesar Quaresma | C. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Dianboto Dacourt | D. Dacourt | | 67 | D | | 14 | | M | 58 | | Syd Lloyd | S. Lloyd | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Numancia. A crowd of 18,147 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Pedro Kiko.
The pitch is in poor 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 Pedro Kiko.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
3.22
1-0Juan Montero flicks a high pass forward. Jesper De Vogt controls it well on his chest. Jesper De Vogt makes a simple pass to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.19
Jean-Michel Irles flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc collects the pass. Edouard Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles powers a header at goal. Jean-Michel Irles scores for Valencia!!
14.19
Ali Bruno advances with the ball. Ali Bruno lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.54
3-0Andy Harley makes a probing pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon brings the ball forward. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha beats his man to it with a header. Julian Delgado effortlessly picks it out of the air!
21.17
3-0Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Leon rushes past Arthur Gilchrist! Felipe Leon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Colin McGrory is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
24.05
3-0Felipe Leon takes a quick throw-in, which Olivier Basto takes on the chest. Olivier Basto threads a neat ball through to Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
27.06
Juan Montero flicks a high ball forward to Ali Bruno who takes it down. Ali Bruno knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Delgado with no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
36.37
4-0Juan Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Michel Irles makes a simple pass, allowing Rafael Tapia to run into the box. Rafael Tapia rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.12
Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Tapia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Ali Bruno. With a superhuman jump, Ali Bruno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.23
Felipe Leon knocks the ball forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc advances inside the box! Edouard Blanc tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Arthur Gilchrist makes a strong solo run forward. Arthur Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward to Alan Oakes who brings the ball under control. Alan Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Montero.
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. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Numancia kick off the second half!
47.52
Guillermo Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Pichot controls it well on his chest. Dagui Pichot knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson flicks the ball with his head. Ignacio Bobson scores for Numancia!!
57.26
5-1Felipe Leon catches Don Hopkin on the ankles. The referee warns Felipe Leon to calm down! Don Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.04
Guillermo Ibanez darts forward. Guillermo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
61.37
Felipe Leon makes a beautiful solo run. Felipe Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia powers a header at goal. Julian Delgado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.11
Jesper De Vogt passes the ball forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.57
6-1Egbert Huiberts barges into Felipe Leon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Leon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.18
With vision, Andy Harley picks a pass forward to Jesper De Vogt. Jesper De Vogt sees a break and surges forward. Jesper De Vogt whips in a cross ball towards Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno beats his man to it with a header. Julian Delgado didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.49
Felipe Leon sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.03
Guillermo Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Ferrer who takes it down. Ricardo Ferrer passes the ball forward to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance. Rafael Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.8%
30.2%
Play Area
19%
44.4%
36.5%
Scorers
| Edouard Blanc 3 Jean-Michel Irles 8 Rafael Tapia 14, 61 Piotr Gadocha 27 Ali Bruno 39 | Ignacio Bobson 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Tapia of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jesper De Vogt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean-Michel Irles (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Ali Bruno (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Piotr Gadocha (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rafael Tapia (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Julian Delgado (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Egbert Huiberts (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Ignacio Bobson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Markus Jaschke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dagui Pichot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patricio Sanchez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Quaresma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Syd Lloyd (MID) | 0 | |