Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pierre-Alain Le BrisP. Le Bris71
G
1
G
62Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira
Thomas CharpennetT. Charpennet68
D
2
D
71Juan MonteroJ. Montero
Albert CortesA. Cortes65
D
3captain
D
69Olivier BastoO. Basto
Stephane AmorusoS. Amoruso65
D
captain4
D
68Andy HarleyA. Harley
Miguel OrtegaM. Ortega63
D
5
D
68Jesper De VogtJ. De Vogt
Cristiano MendesC. Mendes73
M
6
M
72Felipe LeonF. Leon
Chris HupkesC. Hupkes73
M
7
M
71Jean-Michel IrlesJ. Irles
Albert AguilarA. Aguilar67
M
8
M
70Ali BrunoA. Bruno
Nicolas PenaN. Pena72
A
9
A
73Piotr GadochaP. Gadocha
Nicolas SuarezN. Suarez68
A
10
A
66Edouard BlancE. Blanc
Michael PeppinckM. Peppinck65
A
11
A
64Rafael TapiaR. Tapia
 
Ted-Kelton LaspallesT. Laspalles65
G
12
M
69Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen
Albert VergesA. Verges63
A
13
M
68Graham CookeG. Cooke
Elena FernandezE. Fernandez61
A
14
D
67Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky 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 poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
Levante UD kick off the first half!
3.02
Andy Harley makes a simple pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon advances with the ball. Felipe Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pierre-Alain Le Bris comfortably smothers it!
4.32
Ali Bruno makes a simple pass to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pierre-Alain Le Bris manages to gather it.
12.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Mendes plays the ball forward to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Chris Hupkes through on goal. Chris Hupkes tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Rafael Moreira. Excellent save.
15.14
Olivier Basto sees a break and surges forward. Olivier Basto knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Tapia. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Tapia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
16.30
Stephane Amoruso knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar sees space and advances. Albert Aguilar shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.01
Chris Hupkes knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.35
Andy Harley runs forward with the ball. Andy Harley brings the ball forward. Andy Harley shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
28.44
Albert Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
34.18
Juan Montero sees Olivier Basto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Olivier Basto stretches the opposition's defence. Olivier Basto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edouard Blanc but he's offside!
36.09
Thomas Charpennet comes in with a late challenge on Jesper De Vogt. Thomas Charpennet is warned by the referee! Jesper De Vogt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.12
Andy Harley advances with the ball. Andy Harley kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles plays a scrappy one-two with Felipe Leon and advances towards the goal... Jean-Michel Irles side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Pierre-Alain Le Bris manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Valencia kick off!
51.48
Andy Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno makes a beautiful solo run. Ali Bruno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Charpennet.
53.52
Albert Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.43
Olivier Basto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.08
Albert Cortes brings the ball forward. Albert Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck skips past Andy Harley! Michael Peppinck strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.29
Showing composure, Albert Aguilar plays the ball forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes plays a one-two with Michael Peppinck and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Mendes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
61.15
Olivier Basto sees Jesper De Vogt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper De Vogt passes the ball forward to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.30
Albert Aguilar flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pena who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
72.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.52
Olivier Basto flicks a high pass forward. Andy Harley controls it well on his chest. Andy Harley flicks a high ball forward to Ali Bruno who takes it down. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.31
With imagination, Olivier Basto laces a through ball forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Tapia who takes it down. Rafael Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
78.19
Felipe Leon threads a neat ball through to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Alain Le Bris who gathers it comfortably.
79.34
Ali Bruno receives the ball from a throw-in from Jean-Michel Irles. With some swift thinking, Ali Bruno plays the ball forward to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
83.51
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Pierre-Alain Le Bris!
84.33
Thomas Charpennet flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Mendes threads the ball through to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.27
Ali Bruno threads the ball through to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.22
Jesper De Vogt flicks a high ball forward to Juan Montero who takes it down. Juan Montero brings the ball forward. Juan Montero whips in a cross ball towards Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Valencia
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
27.5%
44%
28.6%

Scorers
Chris Hupkes 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Hupkes of Levante UD

Match Ratings
1.Pierre-Alain Le Bris (GK)
9
2.Thomas Charpennet (DEF)
6
3.Albert Cortes (DEF)
7
4.Stephane Amoruso (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Ortega (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Mendes (MID)
6
7.Chris Hupkes (MID)goal scored
9
8.Albert Aguilar (MID)
7
9.Nicolas Pena (ATT)
7
10.Nicolas Suarez (ATT)
6
11.Michael Peppinck (ATT)
6
 
12.Ted-Kelton Laspalles (GK)
0
13.Albert Verges (ATT)
0
14.Elena Fernandez (ATT)
0

1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
7
2.Juan Montero (DEF)
7
3.Olivier Basto (DEF)
8
4.Andy Harley (DEF)
8
5.Jesper De Vogt (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
7
7.Jean-Michel Irles (MID)
6
8.Ali Bruno (MID)
7
9.Piotr Gadocha (ATT)
6
10.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Tapia (ATT)
6
 
12.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
0
13.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
14.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
0