Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 18,313 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the match underway!
6.20
1-0Thomas Charpennet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena threads the ball through into the box. Albert Aguilar shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.20
1-0Ole de Groot knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.18
1-0Albert Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Albert Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Albert Aguilar makes a simple pass to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena knocks the ball forward, putting Chris Hupkes through on goal. Chris Hupkes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jšrg Van de Koning!
15.29
Albrecht Köpke passes the ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon tries a spectacular long range effort. Jason Gordon scores for Real Sociedad!!
18.49
1-1Ole de Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicol˜ Bucchi.
22.19
Nicol˜ Bucchi makes a simple pass to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero rushes past Stephane Amoruso! Patricio Herrero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
26.53
Stephane Amoruso laces a through ball forward to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Duran collects the pass. Adolfo Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Carmona. With a superhuman jump, Julian Carmona connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.08
Thomas Charpennet knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes threads the ball through to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.25
Chris Hupkes flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Pena controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Pena runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Pena shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
3-1Albrecht Köpke barges into Cristiano Mendes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Levante UD kick off!
47.50
3-1Stephane Amoruso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes brings the ball forward. Cristiano Mendes threads the ball through to Adolfo Duran but he's offside!
53.52
Urvin Gronkjaer makes a beautiful solo run. Urvin Gronkjaer knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Herrero!
57.47
Patricio Cabrera makes a probing pass to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Cortes.
60.02
3-2Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
63.37
Stephane Amoruso chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jšrg Van de Koning comfortably gets down and covers it.
65.25
Patricio Cabrera hits a low pass to Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon plays a quick one-two with Spencer Impey and rushes in on goal... Jason Gordon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Ted-Kelton Laspalles. Excellent save.
69.10
Giorgio Locatelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Albrecht Köpke!
72.27
Billy Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Jason Gordon who brings the ball neatly under control. Jason Gordon threads the ball through to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Urvin Gronkjaer but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.01
Albert Aguilar hits a low pass to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona threads the ball through to Adolfo Duran but he's offside!
79.18
Jason Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer plays a quick one-two with Giorgio Locatelli and rushes in on goal... Urvin Gronkjaer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.57
3-3Stephane Amoruso catches Patricio Herrero on the ankles. Stephane Amoruso is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.04
Ole de Groot gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Albert Aguilar plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Pena and rushes in on goal... Albert Aguilar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.23
Albert Aguilar hits a low pass to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jšrg Van de Koning.
90.00
3-3Chris Hupkes takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephane Amoruso provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
26.5%
45.8%
27.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Pena of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ted-Kelton Laspalles (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Charpennet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephane Amoruso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ole de Groot (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Albert Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Hupkes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albert Aguilar (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Nicolas Pena (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Carmona (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Adolfo Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Peppinck (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Ortega (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Verges (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jšrg Van de Koning (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patricio Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicol˜ Bucchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Urvin Gronkjaer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jason Gordon (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Albrecht Köpke (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Giorgio Locatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marco Del Vecchio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patricio Herrero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Spencer Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Ferrer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Ahrens (MID) | 0 | |