Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Valencia and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Carmona.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Valencia and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Carmona.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Valencia kicking off!
12.43
0-0Frederico Del Sol comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Sanz. The referee warns Frederico Del Sol to calm down! Felipe Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.44
0-0Oliver Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Benito Liverani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benito Liverani brings the ball forward. Benito Liverani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Reyes.
32.11
Gregorio Soler clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Campos. The referee brings Gregorio Soler to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Campos runs off the knock.
42.56
0-0Mauricio Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Calvo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver shoots from 20 yards but Juan Bravo is on top of it.
44.47
0-0Gregorio Soler makes a simple pass to Brian Royce. Brian Royce shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
47.20
0-0Oscar Calvo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Calvo threads the ball through to Michael Oliver but he's offside!
53.09
Enrique Marcelino brings the ball forward. Enrique Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
54.23
0-0Michael Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Gutierrez. The referee calls over Michael Oliver and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Gutierrez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.52
Mauricio Carrasco barges into Oscar Zubizarreta. Mauricio Carrasco is warned by the referee! Oscar Zubizarreta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.52
Oliver Breitner darts forward. Oliver Breitner knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Gutierrez.
66.57
Rodolfo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Cruz. Pablo Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Benito Liverani who takes it down. Benito Liverani knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
72.05
Frederico Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Benito Liverani collects the pass. Benito Liverani whips in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.34
Mauricio Carrasco advances with the ball. Mauricio Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cruz. Pablo Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.33
Benito Liverani flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.58
Enrique Marcelino barges into Felipe Sanz. The referee brings Enrique Marcelino to one side and gives him a warning! Felipe Sanz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.10
Pablo Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Benito Liverani who takes it down. Benito Liverani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Arias.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
22.5%
51.2%
26.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Calvo of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Carrasco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Oliver Breitner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Frederico Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guglielmo Garavelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Calvo (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Enrique Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pablo Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benito Liverani (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Michael Oliver (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Leonardo Helguera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Barbosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ledley Thatcher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Bravo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Reyes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Antonio Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pablo Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Zubizarreta (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Royce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felipe Sanz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Rubio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Duran (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianfranco Ongarato (ATT) | 0 | |