Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 20,527 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
Valencia start the match!
4.43
Robert Beckham barges into Rafael Tapia. The referee calls over Robert Beckham and warns him to calm down! Rafael Tapia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.16
Georg Deutinger chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt chips the ball to his team mate, Georg Deutinger. Georg Deutinger plays a scrappy one-two with Carlton Hunt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Georg Deutinger shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.31
Rafael Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edouard Blanc finds some space and shoots from distance. Jose Caminero gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
10.01
Georg Deutinger makes a simple pass to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira cuts inside the box! Guilherme Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but Olivier Basto is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
12.37
Carlton Hunt threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira threads the ball through to Georg Deutinger but he's offside!
14.32
Ger Lucius threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dickov collects the pass. Kevin Dickov makes a probing pass to Carlton Hunt but he's offside!
15.16
Carlton Hunt hacks Jesper De Vogt from behind! Carlton Hunt is shown the yellow card! Jesper De Vogt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.14
Andy Harley pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andy Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
20.38
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Leon shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
24.17
Andy Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
26.09
Felipe Leon passes the ball forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edouard Blanc!
30.53
Andy Harley barges into Guilherme Teixeira. The referee calls over Andy Harley and shows him a yellow card! Guilherme Teixeira runs off the knock.
33.30
Rafael Tapia hits a low pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Beckham.
38.14
Andy Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Basto. Olivier Basto threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.37
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Juan Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Montero flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ali Bruno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Schwabl.
44.04
Jean-Michel Irles flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Leon who brings the ball under control. Felipe Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Jose Caminero.
45.00
Jean-Michel Irles takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Caminero jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
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. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cordoba kick off the second half!
49.12
Andy Harley hits a low pass to Olivier Basto. Olivier Basto passes the ball forward to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.36
Carlton Hunt decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dickov. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Dickov provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Rafael Moreira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.02
Carlton Hunt threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Carlton Hunt is offside!
60.59
Carlton Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance but Rafael Moreira reads it well. Excellent keeping!
69.10
Showing composure, Olivier Basto laces a through ball forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno sees a break and surges forward. Ali Bruno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.11
Andy Harley makes a simple pass to Olivier Basto. Olivier Basto hits a low pass to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.22
Carlton Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Andri Már Sverrisson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andri Már Sverrisson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.35
Without breaking stride, Carlton Hunt plays the ball forward to Georg Deutinger. Georg Deutinger shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.13
Jose Santos sees a break and surges forward. Jose Santos flicks a high pass forward. Meziane Zerara controls it well on his chest. Meziane Zerara sees Andri Már Sverrisson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Andri Már Sverrisson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Cordoba!
89.55
Carlton Hunt sees Georg Deutinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Georg Deutinger controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kevin Dickov through on goal. Some good footwork from Kevin Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Georg Deutinger of Cordoba |
Match Ratings
1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Juan Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
5. | Jesper De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jean-Michel Irles (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Piotr Gadocha (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Rafael Tapia (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Jose Caminero (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Anton Schwabl (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jose Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Robert Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ger Lucius (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Georg Deutinger (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Carlton Hunt (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Andri Már Sverrisson (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Guilherme Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Kevin Dickov (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Meziane Zerara (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Ruel Matthews (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Rui Lopes (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Roberto Marcos (DEF) | 0 |