Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off the first half!
2.53
0-0Arno Thiele makes a probing pass to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
3.31
0-0Arno Thiele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.07
Peter Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Elena Santos. Elena Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ismael Izzet manages to keep it out.
18.34
Ga‘l Heaumet passes the ball forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ismael Izzet manages to gather it comfortably.
22.18
0-0Arno Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.50
Ga‘l Heaumet knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez powers a header at goal. Ismael Izzet manages to gather it comfortably.
28.09
Ricardo Viana advances with the ball. Ricardo Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Jimenez.
32.54
0-0Ricardo Viana barges into Elena Santos. The referee calls over Ricardo Viana and warns him to calm down! Elena Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.24
Arno Thiele comes in with a late challenge on Ga‘l Heaumet. Arno Thiele is given a warning by the referee! Ga‘l Heaumet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.28
Arno Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Cucciari.
38.17
Pedro Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl threads the ball through to Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ismael Izzet easily smothers it!
40.42
Joao Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Thiele. Arno Thiele kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hakan Türkyilmaz.
45.00
Francesco G. Cucciari passes the ball forward to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan takes it forward alone. Matt Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.52
Peter Rommedahl chips the ball to his team mate, Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ismael Izzet.
54.22
Joao Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Arno Thiele. Arno Thiele knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.09
Joao Quaresma makes a probing pass to Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.42
0-1Marcos Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.40
Tiago Semedo knocks the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.52
Ga‘l Heaumet chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Santos. Elena Santos shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.09
Peter Rommedahl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Santos. Elena Santos shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.55
Francesco G. Cucciari passes the ball forward to Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Ismael Izzet had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
83.03
0-2Massimo Vitor Santiago clumsily knocks into Samuel Mbami. Massimo Vitor Santiago is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Mbami grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.01
Marcos Gomez makes a probing pass to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ismael Izzet easily picks it out of the air!
85.09
0-2Jannick Malicki barges into Marcos Gomez. The referee calls over Jannick Malicki and shows him a yellow card! Marcos Gomez stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.46
0-2Real Betis Balompié are easily keeping Valencia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
29.6%
50.6%
19.8%
Scorers
| Samuel Mbami 65 Elena Santos 80 |