Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Valencia and Málaga are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Valencia and Málaga are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Málaga get the match underway!
6.18
0-0Arno Thiele sees a break and surges forward. Arno Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.15
0-0Arno Thiele threads the ball through to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.21
0-0Jannick Malicki makes a probing pass to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McCoist but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.39
Glenn Winter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffroy Tourenne.
20.37
Glenn Winter takes it forward alone. Glenn Winter goes all the way! Glenn Winter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
21.16
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.49
Joao Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.25
0-1Martin Galadames makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Leon. Jose Fortes Leon passes the ball forward to Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez goes all the way! Jose Lopez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.27
Alejandro Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tom De Witte. Tom De Witte shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.12
Joao Quaresma makes a probing pass to Arno Thiele. Arno Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffroy Tourenne.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Valencia start the second half!
49.31
Tiago Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Galadames.
59.29
Geoffroy Tourenne makes a probing pass to Alejandro Mendez. Alejandro Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
60.28
Tiago Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar plays a perfect one-two with Callum McCoist and rushes in on goal... Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.50
Jannick Malicki makes a probing pass to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter brings the ball forward. Glenn Winter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist shoots from just inside the box. Marek Boniek is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.29
Glenn Winter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.10
1-1Tiago Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar goes all the way! Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Marek Boniek manages to gather it comfortably.
78.08
Tiago Semedo knocks the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marek Boniek easily picks it out of the air!
81.06
Joao Quaresma makes a probing pass to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Marek Boniek.
84.31
Ricardo Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Thiele. Arno Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist heads the ball goalwards. Marek Boniek easily picks it out of the air!
87.53
Tiago Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Joao Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo surges forward with the ball. Tiago Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75.4%
24.6%
Play Area
21.7%
44.9%
33.3%
Scorers