Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas ReyN. Rey69
G
1
G
63Giovanni GanciG. Ganci
Victor JimenezV. Jimenez56
D
2
D
69Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt
Morgan FerraresiM. Ferraresi54
D
captain3captain
D
69Andy HarleyA. Harley
Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno54
D
4
D
69Olivier BastoO. Basto
Ricardo VergesR. Verges72
M
5
D
64Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso
Alfredo DominguezA. Dominguez64
M
6
M
74Felipe LeonF. Leon
Pablo MorenoP. Moreno60
M
7
M
70Ali BrunoA. Bruno
Francisco HerreraF. Herrera54
M
8
M
69Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen
Ivan CarrascoI. Carrasco69
A
9
A
68Edouard BlancE. Blanc
Enrique CamposE. Campos67
A
10
A
62Luis VilaL. Vila
Frederico GonzalezF. Gonzalez55
A
11
A
62Mauricio SaezM. Saez
 
Gabriel GarridoG. Garrido52
D
12
M
68Graham CookeG. Cooke
Hugo RuizH. Ruiz51
A
13
D
64Filipe MartinsF. Martins
Carlos AlonsoC. Alonso51
G
14
G
62Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Valencia. A crowd of 8,977 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.


0.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
4.23
Edmundo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Campos controls it well on his chest. Enrique Campos flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Verges who takes it down. Ricardo Verges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.56
Edmundo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Victor Jimenez. Victor Jimenez plays the ball forward to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.04
Luis Vila comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Moreno. Luis Vila is warned by the referee! Edmundo Moreno grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.53
Andy Harley clumsily knocks into Pablo Moreno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.58
Luis Vila clumsily knocks into Victor Jimenez. Luis Vila is shown the yellow card! Victor Jimenez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.40
Pablo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.06
Morgan Ferraresi hits a low pass to Victor Jimenez. Victor Jimenez makes a simple pass to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno heads the ball goalwards but Giovanni Ganci is on top of it.
18.52
Edmundo Moreno makes a run forward as Morgan Ferraresi takes the throw-in. Edmundo Moreno skillfully chests the ball down. Edmundo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.40
Ricardo Verges passes the ball forward to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
24.03
Pius Van Kouwen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Saez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.54
Alfredo Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno threads the ball through to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni Ganci who gathers it comfortably.
39.19
Alfredo Dominguez hits a low pass to Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.19
Mauricio Saez barges into Morgan Ferraresi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morgan Ferraresi stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.32
Alfredo Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Verges. Ricardo Verges tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
44.29
Morgan Ferraresi chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Daniel Alonso blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
Morgan Ferraresi runs forward with the ball. Morgan Ferraresi makes a beautiful solo run. Morgan Ferraresi sees Enrique Campos just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some awkward footwork from Enrique Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Giovanni Ganci gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
48.22
Pablo Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
53.21
Felipe Leon knocks the ball forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
57.30
Pius Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno comfortably collects the pass. Ali Bruno lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Vila. Luis Vila rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
59.10
Victor Jimenez decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Jimenez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Giovanni Ganci manages to gather it.
60.35
Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.55
Felipe Leon threads a neat ball through to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno threads a neat, attacking ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc rockets a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Ricardo Verges.
67.48
Ali Bruno takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Felipe Leon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.02
Frederico Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dianboto Dacourt.
72.23
Edmundo Moreno sees Ivan Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Harley.
79.11
Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward. Pius Van Kouwen collects the pass. Pius Van Kouwen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Moreno.
81.29
Alfredo Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.49
Luis Vila flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Saez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Saez whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Valencia
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%

Scorers
Edouard Blanc 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edouard Blanc of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Rey (GK)
6
2.Victor Jimenez (DEF)
7
3.Morgan Ferraresi (DEF)
8
4.Edmundo Moreno (DEF)
7
5.Ricardo Verges (MID)
6
6.Alfredo Dominguez (MID)
7
7.Pablo Moreno (MID)
7
8.Francisco Herrera (MID)
6
9.Ivan Carrasco (ATT)
6
10.Enrique Campos (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Gonzalez (ATT)
6
 
12.Gabriel Garrido (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Ruiz (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Alonso (GK)
0

1.Giovanni Ganci (GK)
8
2.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
6
3.Andy Harley (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Olivier Basto (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Alonso (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
6
7.Ali Bruno (MID)
6
8.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
6
9.Edouard Blanc (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Luis Vila (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Mauricio Saez (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13.Filipe Martins (DEF)
0
14.Rafael Moreira (GK)
0