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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 20,585 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
0-0Tiago Semedo threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Serrano easily smothers it!
3.04
0-0Atlético de Madrid are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.53
Jose Fortes Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz threads the ball through to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo goes all the way! Rafael Pardo takes a shot at goal but somehow Ismael Izzet manages to keep it out.
9.36
Ernesto Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Ernesto Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.06
0-0Steve Dago Adou knocks the ball to his team mate, Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.42
0-0Jose Fortes Calvo threads the ball through to Mike Hall. Mike Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.21
0-0Joao Quaresma clumsily knocks into Halim Haouche. Joao Quaresma is shown the yellow card! Halim Haouche stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.34
Raul Pantanelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alberto Serrano easily smothers it.
18.41
Massimo Vitor Santiago advances with the ball. Massimo Vitor Santiago makes a probing pass to Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Serrano.
21.08
Glenn Winter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alberto Serrano.
24.32
0-1Ernesto Ruiz sees space and advances. Ernesto Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafael Pardo scores for Atlético de Madrid!!
27.10
Tiago Semedo threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Alberto Serrano manages to keep it out.
28.15
Taras Rebrov sees space and advances. Taras Rebrov shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ismael Izzet manages to keep it out.
33.56
Taras Rebrov makes a simple pass to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.25
Jose Fortes Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Hall. Mike Hall threads the ball through to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela threads the ball through to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche rockets a shot on goal but Ismael Izzet is on top of it.
38.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.25
Massimo Vitor Santiago deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter sees space and advances. Glenn Winter lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.30
Santiago Nasazzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo goes all the way! Rafael Pardo tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Ismael Izzet!
45.00
Steve Dago Adou threads the ball through to Mike Hall. Mike Hall passes the ball forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Pardo!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
49.38
Ernesto Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela shoots from 20 yards. Ismael Izzet easily smothers it.
51.15
Ernesto Ruiz passes the ball forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.10
Raul Pantanelli chips the ball to his team mate, Fotis Venizelos. Fotis Venizelos shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
54.15
Raul Pantanelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Dago Adou.
59.35
0-2Vasco Varela barges into Joao Quaresma. The referee calls over Vasco Varela and warns him to calm down! Joao Quaresma gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.03
Taras Rebrov surges forward with the ball. Taras Rebrov goes all the way! Taras Rebrov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ismael Izzet.
61.27
Glenn Winter knocks the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.55
0-2Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar comes in with a late challenge on Jose Marcelo Alvaréz. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar is given a warning by the referee! Jose Marcelo Alvaréz runs off the knock.
66.16
Massimo Vitor Santiago clumsily knocks into Vasco Varela. Massimo Vitor Santiago is shown the yellow card! Vasco Varela gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.29
Raul Pantanelli makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alberto Serrano easily smothers it.
73.43
Taras Rebrov chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Quaresma.
81.01
Glenn Winter takes it forward alone. Glenn Winter shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
83.45
Colin Hendry hacks Steve Dago Adou from behind! Colin Hendry is shown the yellow card! Steve Dago Adou stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.56
Mike Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.13
Tiago Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alberto Serrano.
89.28
Glenn Winter makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
8
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46%
54%
Play Area
29.9%
41.4%
28.7%
Scorers
| Rafael Pardo 24, 45 |