Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 12,289 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ruiz.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Levante UD get the match underway!
6.25
0-0With great vision, Youssouf Sarr plays the ball forward to Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.15
0-0Isaiah Andrews hits a low pass to Ruggiero Lupatelli. Ruggiero Lupatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.29
Pedro Dominguez passes the ball forward to Marino Mokoena. Marino Mokoena makes an attacking run forward. Marino Mokoena shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
15.21
0-0Rafael Merino passes the ball forward to Ruggiero Lupatelli. Ruggiero Lupatelli passes the ball forward to Juan Leon. Juan Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Jackson. Marcus Jackson beats his man to it with a header. Rafael Camacho gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
18.40
0-1Romero P. Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.34
0-1Felipe Guerrero Lopez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ruggiero Lupatelli. With some swift thinking, Ruggiero Lupatelli plays the ball forward to Juan Leon who has made a great run into the box. Tobias Herzog comes in with a late challenge on Juan Leon. Juan Leon appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
26.03
Youssouf Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gonzalez comfortably collects the pass. Daniel Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
27.19
0-1With a delightful solo run, Marcus Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. Marcus Jackson lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Youssouf Sarr!
38.54
Alberto Nunez takes it forward alone. Alberto Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Callum Niven easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
Felipe Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Marino Mokoena. Marino Mokoena darts forward. Marino Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
53.47
Rafael Butragueno threads the ball through to Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort. Daniel Gonzalez scores for Albacete Balompie!!
61.31
Isaiah Andrews takes a short throw-in bringing Marino Mokoena into play. Marino Mokoena plays the ball forward to Juan Leon. Juan Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
66.27
Isaiah Andrews makes a beautiful solo run. Isaiah Andrews finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
71.51
Felipe Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Merino. Rafael Merino threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Andrews. Isaiah Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.56
Felipe Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Leon. Juan Leon flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mokoena controls it well on his chest. Marino Mokoena whips in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.34
2-2Alberto Nunez barges into Rafael Merino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Merino runs off the knock.
85.09
Patricio Arnaud passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marcus Jackson. Marcus Jackson threads a neat ball through to Juan Leon. Juan Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.17
Rafael Merino flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Jackson collects the pass. Marcus Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Juan Leon who brings the ball under control. Juan Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Lupatelli. Ruggiero Lupatelli heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
89.52
Isaiah Andrews runs straight at the opposition's defence. Isaiah Andrews plays a one-two with Juan Leon and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Andrews comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Rafael Camacho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71%
29%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%
Scorers
| Juan Leon 72, 76 Isaiah Andrews 90 | Daniel Gonzalez 18, 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Leon of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Arnaud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Merino (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Andrews (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Marcus Jackson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marino Mokoena (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ruggiero Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Leon (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Elena Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Flores (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Camacho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Youssouf Sarr (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Enrique Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Nunez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Gilles Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Gonzalez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Thomas Lappanese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Garrido (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aziz Vilda (ATT) | 0 | |