Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Atlético Osasuna. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Valencia and Atlético Osasuna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Valencia and Atlético Osasuna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.25
0-0Matt Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Armando Dufty. Armando Dufty shoots from outside the area. Ismael Izzet easily smothers it.
10.42
0-0Ricardo Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter makes a simple pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Lopez.
15.27
1-0Ricardo Viana makes a simple pass to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fotis Venizelos scores for Valencia!!
18.12
1-0Jannick Malicki plays a long ball forward. Fotis Venizelos shoots from long range but it flies wide!
20.50
Glenn Winter knocks the ball forward to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.29
Alejandro Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Armando Dufty. Armando Dufty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.33
Lars Winkler brings the ball forward. Lars Winkler shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.23
Vincenzo Backes sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Backes flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Pearson. Robert Pearson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
30.47
Jose Fortes Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Fortes Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Armando Dufty. Armando Dufty knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Pearson. Robert Pearson directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.12
Tiago Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
33.09
1-0Valencia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Atlético Osasuna's defence.
38.47
Ricardo Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter passes the ball forward to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.36
Matt Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Pichichi. Andres Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Osasuna kick off!
48.49
Raul Pantanelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.55
Pablo Artime flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo passes the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.03
Lars Winkler kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Pearson. Robert Pearson goes all the way! Robert Pearson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.48
Matt Mckinlay threads the ball through to Armando Dufty. Armando Dufty plays a perfect one-two with Robert Pearson and rushes in on goal... Armando Dufty shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Ismael Izzet manages to gather it comfortably.
54.35
Tiago Semedo takes it forward alone. Tiago Semedo shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.10
Joao Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Joao Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.48
Glenn Winter knocks the ball to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos goes all the way! Fotis Venizelos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.30
Gionatha Anastasi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Rey. Alejandro Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Pearson. Robert Pearson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.22
Jose Fortes Lopez knocks the ball forward to Matt Mckinlay. Matt Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Pichichi. Andres Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Viana.
71.12
Matt Mckinlay advances with the ball. Matt Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Armando Dufty. Armando Dufty is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
72.08
Glenn Winter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.22
Tiago Semedo threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Ivan Marcos manages to gather it comfortably.
79.45
Jannick Malicki kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.31
Lars Winkler knocks the ball forward to Armando Dufty. Armando Dufty knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Pearson. Robert Pearson flicks the ball with his head but Ismael Izzet is on top of it.
85.16
Matt Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Pearson. Robert Pearson shoots from outside the area. Ismael Izzet easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.1%
41.6%
30.3%
Scorers
| Fotis Venizelos 15 Colin Hendry 38, 79 |