Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,225 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Mikkel Nygaard makes a simple pass to Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist rockets a shot on goal but somehow Ignacio Houtman manages to keep it out.
10.02
0-0Valencia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
20.56
Mikkel Nygaard passes the ball forward to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter flicks the ball to his team mate, 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 it is tipped over by Ignacio Houtman.
21.30
0-0Jose Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
22.55
Mauricio Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Danny Etherington. Danny Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.01
0-1Mauricio Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ismael Izzet had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
32.42
Jose Butragueno sees space and advances. Jose Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero heads the ball goalwards. Ismael Izzet easily smothers it.
33.54
0-1Glenn Winter clumsily knocks into Egutu Akinbiyi. Glenn Winter is warned by the referee! Egutu Akinbiyi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.10
0-1Mikkel Nygaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo makes a probing pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.50
Tiago Semedo passes the ball forward to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ignacio Houtman!
39.46
Mikkel Nygaard makes a beautiful solo run. Mikkel Nygaard knocks the ball forward to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ignacio Houtman manages to gather it comfortably.
40.13
Mikkel Nygaard sees a break and surges forward. Mikkel Nygaard kicks a strong pass forward to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ignacio Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
42.38
John Strachan barges into Glenn Winter. John Strachan is warned by the referee! Glenn Winter runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
47.30
Tiago Semedo makes a probing pass to Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ignacio Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
48.54
Morris Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Butragueno. Jose Butragueno makes a probing pass to Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
49.26
Egutu Akinbiyi makes a probing pass to Victor Flores. Victor Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.52
Morris Summerbell decides to run forward with the ball. Morris Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mikkel Nygaard.
53.54
Danny Etherington makes a probing pass to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.52
RCD Espanyol are easily keeping Valencia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
55.44
Morris Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Etherington. Danny Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.59
Morris Summerbell brings the ball forward. Morris Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ismael Izzet easily smothers it.
69.34
Raul Pantanelli knocks the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morris Summerbell.
78.55
Raul Pantanelli makes a simple pass to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos plays a perfect one-two with Callum McCoist and rushes in on goal... Fotis Venizelos takes a shot at goal but somehow Ignacio Houtman manages to keep it out.
81.12
Mauricio Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Etherington. Danny Etherington brings the ball forward. Danny Etherington shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
83.39
Mikkel Nygaard makes a probing pass to Tiago Semedo. Tiago Semedo passes the ball forward to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos goes all the way! Fotis Venizelos rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ignacio Houtman.
84.35
0-1Tiago Semedo catches Mauricio Hidalgo on the ankles. Tiago Semedo is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.34
Callum McCoist barges into Jose Javier Morales. The referee calls over Callum McCoist and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.38
Jose Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.9%
Scorers