Match Report


ValenciaValencia     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Computer Player Computer Player Tony Schofield Tony Schofield
Giovanni GanciG. Ganci63
G
1
G
76Leon WüthrichL. Wüthrich
Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt69
D
2
D
66Martin GonzalezM. Gonzalez
Andy HarleyA. Harley69
D
captain3
D
68Eduardo DiezE. Diez
Olivier BastoO. Basto69
D
4
D
70Torsten BrücknerT. Brückner
Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso64
D
5captain
D
74Felipe MarcosF. Marcos
Felipe LeonF. Leon74
M
6
M
74Joos Van HelmondJ. Van Helmond
Ali BrunoA. Bruno70
M
7
M
71Roberto Del GrossoR. Del Grosso
Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen69
M
8
M
75Kwami JezierskiK. Jezierski
Edouard BlancE. Blanc68
A
9
A
73Alberto ShieldsA. Shields
Luis VilaL. Vila62
A
10
A
68Mark KoncheskyM. Konchesky
Arturo DuranA. Duran61
A
11
A
71Stephen RaeS. Rae
 
Graham CookeG. Cooke68
M
12
A
68Harvey StockdaleH. Stockdale
Filipe MartinsF. Martins64
D
13
M
55Eduardo OrtegaE. Ortega
Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira62
G
14
D
40Frederico GarridoF. Garrido

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to RCD Mallorca. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Serrano.


0.00
RCD Mallorca kick off and get the first half underway!
2.25
Torsten Brückner passes the ball forward to Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski makes a probing pass to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Alonso.
6.03
Felipe Leon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Brückner.
9.28
Martin Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Torsten Brückner. Torsten Brückner flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giovanni Ganci who gathers it comfortably.
14.20
Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Luis Vila. Luis Vila makes a great pass forward. Felipe Leon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.20
Mark Konchesky flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Del Grosso who brings the ball under control. Roberto Del Grosso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Olivier Basto.
18.32
Felipe Leon flicks a high ball forward to Ali Bruno who takes it down. Ali Bruno whips in a cross ball towards Luis Vila. Luis Vila shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.10
Torsten Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Kwami Jezierski controls it well on his chest. Kwami Jezierski flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields controls it well on his chest. Alberto Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.08
Felipe Leon knocks the ball forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.07
Pius Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward. Luis Vila controls it well on his chest. Luis Vila shoots from distance but is denied by Leon Wüthrich. Excellent save.
33.15
Olivier Basto flicks a high ball forward to Pius Van Kouwen who takes it down. Pius Van Kouwen threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc skips past Felipe Marcos! Edouard Blanc tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off Martin Gonzalez, going out of play.
34.35
It's a corner kick. Ali Bruno loops the ball in to towards the near post. Leon Wüthrich punches the ball out of the danger area!
38.22
Dianboto Dacourt powers a long ball forward. Arturo Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.49
Felipe Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Vila. Luis Vila whips in a cross ball towards Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.26
Eduardo Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski passes the ball forward to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Joos Van Helmond but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
47.57
Felipe Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Duran. Arturo Duran plays a one-two with Luis Vila and rushes in on goal... Arturo Duran cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.48
Felipe Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Vila. Luis Vila hits a low pass to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.37
Martin Gonzalez threads the ball through to Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso threads the ball through to Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.22
Joos Van Helmond hits a low pass to Alberto Shields. Alberto Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Basto.
60.37
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Alonso who brings the ball under control. Daniel Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Leon Wüthrich. Excellent save.
73.49
Mark Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski shoots from 20 yards. Giovanni Ganci gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.06
Pius Van Kouwen plays the ball forward to Arturo Duran. Arturo Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Leon Wüthrich!
77.11
RCD Mallorca have made 3 substitutions with Harvey Stockdale replacing Alberto Shields, Eduardo Ortega replacing Kwami Jezierski and Frederico Garrido replacing Torsten Brückner .
85.58
Stephen Rae makes a simple pass to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky finds some space and shoots from distance. Giovanni Ganci easily gets down and covers it.
87.52
Eduardo Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Eduardo Diez threads the ball through to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky threads the ball through to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

RCD Mallorca
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
25.7%
43.2%
31.1%

Scorers
Ali Bruno 39, 51
Arturo Duran 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ali Bruno of Valencia

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)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
6
9.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10.Luis Vila (ATT)
8
11.Arturo Duran (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13.Filipe Martins (DEF)
0
14.Rafael Moreira (GK)
0

1.Leon Wüthrich (GK)
7
2.Martin Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Torsten Brückner (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Joos Van Helmond (MID)
6
7.Roberto Del Grosso (MID)
6
8.Kwami Jezierski (MID)
6
9.Alberto Shields (ATT)
6
10.Mark Konchesky (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Rae (ATT)
6
 
12.Harvey Stockdale (ATT)
6
13.Eduardo Ortega (MID)
6
14.Frederico Garrido (DEF)
6