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. A crowd of 19,380 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos  Vila.


0.00
Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
2.36
Stephan Amoah knocks the ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller rushes past Edmundo Carmona! Nico Müller tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but Carlton Mike blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
3.23
Arjen De Visser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.34
Christian Diliso makes a simple pass to Nico Müller. Nico Müller shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Valencia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.42
Andres Pena threads the ball through to Wilson David. Wilson David deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.04
Benjamín Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth plays a one-two with Martin Sakho and advances towards the goal... Simon Kurth takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.54
Miguel Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Diez collects the pass. Alfredo Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Facundo Avila smothers it!
16.36
Martin Sakho comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.37
Felipe Andres knocks the ball forward to Miguel Prieto. Miguel Prieto brings the ball forward. Miguel Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
21.15
Miguel Prieto knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
22.01
Miguel Prieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Gardner.
28.09
Stephan Amoah flicks a high ball forward to Simon Kurth who takes it down. Simon Kurth advances inside the box! Simon Kurth shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.27
Romarin Job brings the ball forward. Romarin Job knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
34.43
Edmundo Carmona sees Garcia Duque Sgrò in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garcia Duque Sgrò makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
38.15
Romarin Job makes a simple pass to Wilson David. Wilson David threads a neat ball through to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Müller. Nico Müller comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.27
Arjen De Visser clumsily knocks into Benjamín Figueroa. Arjen De Visser is shown the yellow card! Benjamín Figueroa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Osasuna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Osasuna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Atlético Osasuna kicking off!
48.41
Wilson David flicks a high pass forward. Martin Sakho controls it well on his chest. Martin Sakho skips past Felipe Andres! Some good footwork from Martin Sakho provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
49.30
Miguel Prieto flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Carmona who takes it down. Alejandro Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
53.55
Daniel Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Arjen De Visser. Arjen De Visser threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona runs straight at the defence! Alejandro Carmona rockets a shot on goal but Facundo Avila is on top of it.
54.55
Edmundo Carmona threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Sgrò. Garcia Duque Sgrò deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
57.13
Garcia Duque Sgrò hacks Christian Diliso from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Diliso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.55
Atlético Osasuna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.55
Benjamín Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Antonio Aguilar manages to keep it out.
63.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Wilson David plays the ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.35
Stephan Amoah threads a neat ball through to Nico Müller. Nico Müller advances inside the box! Nico Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.42
Alfredo Diez hits a low pass to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Avila who gathers it comfortably.
73.11
Benjamín Figueroa passes the ball forward to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Antonio Aguilar!
75.44
Edmundo Carmona sees space and advances. Edmundo Carmona makes a simple pass to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.30
Valencia have made a substitution with Enrique Sanchez replacing Stephan Amoah .Atlético Osasuna have made a substitution with Aron Sluiter replacing Alfredo Diez .
78.35
Edmundo Carmona barges into Martin Sakho. The referee warns Edmundo Carmona to calm down! Martin Sakho runs off the knock.
83.30
Enrique Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Müller. Nico Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Sakho!
87.45
Wilson David makes a probing pass to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth whips in a cross ball towards Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Arjen De Visser sees space and advances. Arjen De Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Avila who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
23.3%
45.3%
31.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Müller of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Facundo Avila (GK)
6
2.Romarin Job (DEF)
6
3.Andres Pena (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Gardner (DEF)
6
5.Benjamín Figueroa (MID)
6
6.Wilson David (MID)
6
7.Stephan Amoah (MID)
6
8.Christian Diliso (MID)
6
9.Nico Müller (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Simon Kurth (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Martin Sakho (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Richard Maddison (DEF)
0
13.Enrique Sanchez (MID)
6
14.Walter Baggio (ATT)
0

1.Antonio Aguilar (GK)
6
2.Carlton Mike (DEF)
6
3.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Andres (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Dominguez (DEF)
6
6.Garcia Duque Sgrò (MID)yellow card
5
7.Miguel Prieto (MID)
6
8.Arjen De Visser (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alfredo Diez (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Ivan Molowny (ATT)
6
11.Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Scalzo (ATT)
0
13.Claudio Peiro (ATT)
0
14.Aron Sluiter (DEF)
6