Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Getafe | Getafe | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Giovanni Ganci | G. Ganci |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Jorge Almeida | J. Almeida | |||||||||
| Dianboto Dacourt | D. Dacourt |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Carlos Ortiz | C. Ortiz | |||||||||
| Andy Harley | A. Harley |  | 69 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 60 | | Sebastian Perez | S. Perez | |||||||
| Olivier Basto | O. Basto | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Romero P. Romero | R. Romero | |||||||||
| Daniel Alonso | D. Alonso | | 64 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Carlos Medina | C. Medina | |||||||||
| Felipe Leon | F. Leon | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Jose Gainza | J. Gainza | |||||||||
| Ali Bruno | A. Bruno | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Felipe Aguilar | F. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Pius Van Kouwen | P. Van Kouwen |  | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Jose Javier Gento | J. Gento | |||||||||
| Edouard Blanc | E. Blanc | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Ricardo Segarra | R. Segarra | |||||||||
| Luis Vila | L. Vila | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Jose Lozano | J. Lozano | |||||||||
| Mauricio Saez | M. Saez | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Jose Javier Pardo | J. Pardo | |||||||||
| Graham Cooke | G. Cooke | | 68 | M | | 12 | | A | 68 | | Arturo Garrido | A. Garrido | |||||||||
| Filipe Martins | F. Martins | | 64 | D | | 13 | | A | 66 | | Gregorio Ortiz | G. Ortiz | |||||||||
| Rafael Moreira | R. Moreira | | 62 | G | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Tjalle Stroeve | T. Stroeve | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.
0.00
0-0Getafe start the match!
2.47
0-1Jose Javier Gento sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Gento whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pardo. Jose Javier Pardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.15
0-1Andy Harley flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Leon who takes it down. Felipe Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jorge Almeida didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.08
0-1Carlos Ortiz hits a long diagonal ball forward. Jose Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
10.56
Ali Bruno kicks a strong pass forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc shoots from 20 yards but Jorge Almeida reads it well. Well saved!
12.55
Jose Javier Gento knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Segarra. Ricardo Segarra shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
15.52
Daniel Alonso takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Olivier Basto. With great vision, Olivier Basto plays the ball forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Pius Van Kouwen comfortably collects the pass. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball towards Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.09
Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno collects the pass. Ali Bruno whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez powers a header at goal. Mauricio Saez scores for Valencia!!
26.23
1-1Jose Javier Gento advances with the ball. Jose Javier Gento makes a great pass forward. Jose Lozano runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.55
Felipe Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Jose Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giovanni Ganci with no chance!! Goal for Getafe!
33.49
Sebastian Perez hits a long diagonal ball forward. Jose Lozano plays a one-two with Ricardo Segarra and rushes in on goal... Jose Lozano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.00
1-3Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Medina.
39.42
Ali Bruno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Medina.
44.33
Pius Van Kouwen threads a neat ball through to Luis Vila. Luis Vila puts a great ball through. Mauricio Saez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
51.43
1-3Mauricio Saez comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Medina. The referee warns Mauricio Saez to calm down! Carlos Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.20
Dianboto Dacourt sees space and advances. Dianboto Dacourt knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Vila. Luis Vila gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
63.29
Pius Van Kouwen sees Mauricio Saez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Saez shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.03
Romero P. Romero makes a simple pass to Carlos Ortiz. Carlos Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Segarra. Ricardo Segarra shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.56
Olivier Basto advances with the ball. Olivier Basto knocks the ball forward to Luis Vila but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.25
Dianboto Dacourt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
77.24
Daniel Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Ali Bruno who brings the ball under control. Ali Bruno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Valencia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.05
1-3Jose Gainza receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Javier Gento. With imagination, Jose Gainza laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Javier Pardo. Jose Javier Pardo plays a one-two with Ricardo Segarra and advances towards the goal... Andy Harley barges into Jose Javier Pardo. Jose Javier Pardo appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
85.21
Felipe Leon sees space and advances. Felipe Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Vila. Luis Vila powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.46
Felipe Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Pardo. Jose Javier Pardo knocks the ball forward, putting Jose Gainza through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Jose Gainza provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
19.2%
46.6%
34.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Lozano of Getafe |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giovanni Ganci (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Saez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Filipe Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jorge Almeida (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Gainza (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Felipe Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Gento (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Lozano (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jose Javier Pardo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Arturo Garrido (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Ortiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tjalle Stroeve (DEF) | 0 | |