Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 9,540 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Levante UD kick off the first half!
6.11
Ricardo Guardiola boots it upfield. Ricardo Romero goes all the way! Ricardo Romero takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Prieto.
8.55
Claudio Vicente makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Vicente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.38
Hugo Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks the ball forward to Andres Pascual. Andres Pascual tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.53
Hugo Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Pascual. Andres Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
20.28
Edmundo Hidalgo brings the ball forward. Edmundo Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ricardo Prieto easily picks it out of the air!
24.25
Carlos Pichichi makes a simple pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco plays a perfect one-two with Andres Pascual and rushes in on goal... Leonardo Blanco takes a shot at goal but Pablo Martinez is on top of it.
26.57
Guillermo Gutierrez threads the ball through to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone advances with the ball. Gavin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
30.54
Jose Soto makes a probing pass to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.27
Ricardo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.25
Mitchell Groenendijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Pichichi. Carlos Pichichi takes it forward alone. Carlos Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abubakari Van Putten.
36.19
Gavin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.29
Carlos Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Pascual. Andres Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Guardiola.
40.32
Gavin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.18
Enrique Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Gutierrez.
45.00
Jose Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Amedeo Fontana!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Real Valladolid kick off!
47.46
Gavin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana powers a header at goal but somehow Ricardo Prieto manages to keep it out.
49.10
Hugo Camacho makes a probing pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco goes all the way! Leonardo Blanco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.36
Raymond Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Vicente. The referee calls over Raymond Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Vicente runs off the knock.
67.23
Jose Soto passes the ball forward to Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
69.42
Guillermo Gutierrez sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Gutierrez brings the ball forward. Guillermo Gutierrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Groenendijk.
71.08
Claudio Vicente hacks Raymond Boateng from behind! Claudio Vicente is given a warning by the referee! Raymond Boateng grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.50
Claudio Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.16
Carlos Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.35
Ernesto Rodriquez barges into Ricardo Romero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.08
Jose Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Romero!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Romero of Real Valladolid
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
25.6%
56.4%
17.9%