Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | CD Leganés | CD Leganés | ||||||||||||||||
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| Giovanni Ganci | G. Ganci |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Duarte Nunes | D. Nunes | |||||||||
| Olivier Basto | O. Basto |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Andre Veloso | A. Veloso | |||||||||
| Dianboto Dacourt | D. Dacourt | | 69 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Alfredo Soto | A. Soto | ||||||||
| Andy Harley | A. Harley |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Roberto Marin | R. Marin | |||||||||
| Daniel Alonso | D. Alonso | | 65 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Francisco Guerrero Lopez | F. Guerrero Lopez | |||||||||
| Felipe Leon | F. Leon | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Victor Velasco | V. Velasco | |||||||||
| Graham Cooke | G. Cooke | | 68 | M | | 7 | | | M | 69 | | Rafael Pastor | R. Pastor | ||||||||
| Filipe Costa | F. Costa | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Oscar Pirri | O. Pirri | |||||||||
| Edouard Blanc | E. Blanc | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Elena Herrero | E. Herrero | |||||||||
| Luis Vila | L. Vila | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Julian Ruiz | J. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Mauricio Saez | M. Saez | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Achille Pinzi | A. Pinzi | |||||||||
| Filipe Martins | F. Martins | | 64 | D | | 12 | | M | 63 |  | Jeroen Langerak | J. Langerak | |||||||||
| Rafael Moreira | R. Moreira | | 62 | G | | 13 | | A | 58 | | Christian Van Ede | C. Van Ede | |||||||||
| Arturo Duran | A. Duran | | 61 | A | | 14 | | A | 53 | | Carlos Butragueno | C. Butragueno | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to CD Leganés. 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 CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Gento.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Gento.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
0-0Roberto Marin threads a neat ball through to Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso threads a neat ball through to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.06
Alfredo Soto hits a low pass to Oscar Pirri. Oscar Pirri sees Julian Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Ruiz shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
8.51
0-0Luis Vila barges into Oscar Pirri. Luis Vila is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Pirri runs off the knock.
10.30
0-0Graham Cooke passes the ball forward to Luis Vila. Luis Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Veloso.
15.17
0-0Rafael Pastor comes in with a late challenge on Graham Cooke. The referee calls over Rafael Pastor and shows him a yellow card! Graham Cooke runs off the knock.
18.50
0-0Oscar Pirri makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.35
Roberto Marin makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Marin flicks a high pass forward. Elena Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.22
0-0Rafael Pastor decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Herrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.21
Daniel Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Leon who brings the ball under control. Felipe Leon threads a neat ball through to Luis Vila. Luis Vila finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
26.21
Victor Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Velasco edges inside the box! Victor Velasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.11
1-0Olivier Basto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Cooke. Graham Cooke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.05
Filipe Costa darts forward. Filipe Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Soto.
42.32
Rafael Pastor hacks Mauricio Saez from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Pastor and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Saez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.58
1-0Filipe Costa hacks Victor Velasco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Velasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Oscar Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Achille Pinzi collects the pass. Achille Pinzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
CD Leganés kick off the second half!
47.01
Edouard Blanc passes the ball forward to Luis Vila. Luis Vila tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
48.25
Oscar Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Victor Velasco collects the pass. Victor Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Achille Pinzi. Achille Pinzi heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.48
Victor Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Achille Pinzi. Achille Pinzi makes a deft header. Giovanni Ganci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.53
Without breaking stride, Dianboto Dacourt plays the ball forward to Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Cooke. Graham Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.19
Andre Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pastor controls it well on his chest. Rafael Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.00
Andy Harley runs forward with the ball. With imagination, Andy Harley laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Vila. Luis Vila is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.51
1-2Olivier Basto hits a low pass to Graham Cooke. Without breaking stride, Graham Cooke plays the ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon heads the ball goalwards but Roberto Marin is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
72.02
Filipe Costa threads the ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Soto.
73.30
Filipe Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.34
Olivier Basto flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Costa collects the pass. Filipe Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc rushes past Roberto Marin! Edouard Blanc looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Duarte Nunes.
76.32
1-2Filipe Costa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Francisco Guerrero Lopez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
78.12
Dianboto Dacourt chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa plays the ball forward to Luis Vila. Luis Vila tries a spectacular long range effort. Duarte Nunes easily gets down and covers it.
79.15
Roberto Marin hoofs the ball up the pitch. Elena Herrero rushes past Andy Harley! Elena Herrero takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Olivier Basto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
27.9%
45.3%
26.7%
Scorers
| Graham Cooke 34 | Achille Pinzi 48, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Achille Pinzi of CD Leganés |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giovanni Ganci (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Graham Cooke (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Filipe Costa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Saez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Filipe Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arturo Duran (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duarte Nunes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andre Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Marin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Francisco Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Velasco (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Rafael Pastor (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Oscar Pirri (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Elena Herrero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Julian Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Achille Pinzi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jeroen Langerak (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Van Ede (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Butragueno (ATT) | 0 | |