Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ted-Kelton LaspallesT. Laspalles66
G
1
G
66Sabri CinettiS. Cinetti
Thomas CharpennetT. Charpennet68
D
2
D
71Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera
Stephane AmorusoS. Amoruso67
D
3
D
71Stan GardnerS. Gardner
Ole de GrootO. de Groot66
D
captain4
D
69Julian VicenteJ. Vicente
Albert CortesA. Cortes65
D
5captain
M
73Edmundo VilaE. Vila
Cristiano MendesC. Mendes74
M
6
M
66Enrique SegarraE. Segarra
Chris HupkesC. Hupkes73
M
7
M
65Vincenzo KöllerV. Köller
Albert AguilarA. Aguilar68
M
8
M
65Miguel IzquierdoM. Izquierdo
Nicolas PenaN. Pena73
A
9
A
78Enrique PascualE. Pascual
Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona67
A
10
A
71Leonardo SuarezL. Suarez
Adolfo DuranA. Duran65
A
11
A
65Claude CarmonaC. Carmona
 
Michael PeppinckM. Peppinck65
A
12
D
68Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Miguel OrtegaM. Ortega63
D
13
D
66Angelo SciaccalugaA. Sciaccaluga
Albert VergesA. Verges63
A
14
M
63Adolfo AndresA. Andres

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 19,730 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza get the match underway!
3.43
Ole de Groot plays the ball forward to Thomas Charpennet. Thomas Charpennet hits a low pass to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.47
Ole de Groot breaks forward. Ole de Groot makes a probing pass to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Carmona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Chris Hupkes tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
8.26
Thomas Charpennet comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Köller. The referee calls over Thomas Charpennet and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Köller stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.19
Miguel Izquierdo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Zaragoza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.33
Albert Aguilar makes a probing pass to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.22
Albert Cortes clumsily knocks into Edmundo Vila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Vila stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.55
Enrique Segarra flicks a high pass forward to Claude Carmona who brings the ball under control. Claude Carmona puts a great ball through. Vincenzo Köller runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.56
Enrique Segarra hits a low pass to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ted-Kelton Laspalles who gathers it comfortably.
21.07
Enrique Segarra passes the ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ted-Kelton Laspalles manages to gather it.
24.08
Miguel Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Suarez collects the pass. Leonardo Suarez puts a great ball through. Claude Carmona runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.19
With a delightful solo run, Chris Hupkes stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Hupkes shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
27.03
Julian Vicente breaks forward. Julian Vicente flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Segarra who takes it down. Enrique Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Claude Carmona. With a superhuman jump, Claude Carmona connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Ted-Kelton Laspalles is on top of it.
28.53
Chris Hupkes makes a simple pass to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Carmona and advances towards the goal... Cristiano Mendes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.46
Julian Vicente knocks the ball to his team mate, Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila puts a great ball through. Claude Carmona runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.18
Albert Cortes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran whips in a cross ball towards Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Sabri Cinetti didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.39
Stan Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Vicente. Julian Vicente makes a simple pass to Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ted-Kelton Laspalles manages to keep it out.
45.00
Stan Gardner passes the ball forward to Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
48.15
Claude Carmona hacks Stephane Amoruso from behind! Claude Carmona is shown the yellow card! Stephane Amoruso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.07
Albert Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Mendes but he's offside!
54.26
Enrique Segarra hacks Chris Hupkes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Hupkes stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.04
Edmundo Vila makes a simple pass to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Köller and rushes in on goal... Stephane Amoruso comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual appeals for a penalty! Given!!
61.04
The referee points to the spot..
62.13
Leonardo Suarez takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
65.12
Adolfo Duran hacks Stan Gardner from behind! The referee warns Adolfo Duran to calm down! Stan Gardner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.14
Albert Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Amoruso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Amoruso chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes makes a simple pass, allowing Adolfo Duran to run into the box. Adolfo Duran looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Sabri Cinetti gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
67.18
Nicolas Pena chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Hupkes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Adolfo Duran provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.47
Stephane Amoruso knocks the ball forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sabri Cinetti had no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
77.37
Cristiano Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar plays a one-two with Adolfo Duran and advances towards the goal... Albert Aguilar comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.14
Chris Hupkes flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Duran who takes it down. Adolfo Duran controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Enrique Segarra surges forward with the ball. Enrique Segarra shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Real Zaragoza
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
29.9%
43.7%
26.4%

Scorers
Albert Aguilar 71, 77
Leonardo Suarez 62 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Aguilar of Levante UD

Match Ratings