Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 18,155 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Vega.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Vega.
0.00
0-0Real Valladolid kick off and get the match underway!
3.22
0-1Philipp Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Pascual controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Pascual runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Pascual deftly passes the ball to Antonio Marquez, releasing him through on goal. Antonio Marquez takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.48
0-1Benedetto Gelsi flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Pastor who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Menendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho makes a deft header. Good keeping from Alberto Segarra as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.54
0-1Ricardo Gento takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor deftly flicks the ball on. Daniel Powell shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
15.55
Benedetto Gelsi chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento threads the ball through to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.40
1-1Jose Javier Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Toni Jau. That should have been a goal!
22.53
Gianni Correa surges forward with the ball. Gianni Correa knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell advances inside the box! Daniel Powell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Alberto Segarra.
24.16
Ricardo Gento takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Rafael Gonzalez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.51
2-1Philipp Lindemann catches Daniel Powell on the ankles. The referee calls over Philipp Lindemann and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.18
2-1Benedetto Gelsi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Powell collects the pass. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Segarra who gathers it comfortably.
33.10
2-1Ricardo Gento sees Jose Javier Menendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.27
2-1Rafael Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell knocks the ball forward to Luis Carvalho but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.14
Philipp Lindemann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Philipp Lindemann threads the ball through to Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi deftly passes the ball to Antonio Marquez, releasing him through on goal. Antonio Marquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
42.25
Mauricio Pascual makes a simple pass to Antonio Marquez. Antonio Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Rodolfo Di Meglio. Excellent save.
44.19
Daniel Marquitos clumsily knocks into Alec Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Davidson runs off the knock.
45.00
Carlos Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Marquitos. Daniel Marquitos sees Giancarlo Romualdi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giancarlo Romualdi rushes past Benedetto Gelsi! Giancarlo Romualdi takes a shot at goal. Giancarlo Romualdi scores for Levante UD!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
47.21
Francisco Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carvalho collects the pass. Luis Carvalho plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Powell and advances towards the goal... Luis Carvalho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
48.12
Benedetto Gelsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez who takes it down. Jose Javier Menendez skips past Toni Jau! Jose Javier Menendez rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
49.26
Enrique Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marquez. Antonio Marquez puts a great ball through. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
53.28
Benedetto Gelsi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento knocks the ball forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alberto Segarra. Excellent save.
54.17
Francisco Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson sees Luis Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alberto Segarra comfortably gets down and covers it.
57.05
Alec Davidson catches Philipp Lindemann on the ankles. Alec Davidson is shown the yellow card! Philipp Lindemann runs off the knock.
59.50
Alec Davidson plays the ball forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.55
2-2Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Saez replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Marcos Segarra replacing Alec Davidson .Levante UD have made 3 substitutions with Romero P. Delgado replacing Philipp Lindemann, Eugenio Martin replacing Mauricio Pascual and Roberto Calvo replacing Martin Pichichi .
61.61
Roberto Calvo comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Gento. The referee calls over Roberto Calvo and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.46
Francisco Gimenez hits a low pass to Marcos Segarra. Marcos Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but Alberto Segarra is on top of it.
77.34
Nicolas Saez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor who takes it down. Jose Javier Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.43
Toni Jau brings the ball forward. Toni Jau flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Marquez who takes it down. Antonio Marquez deftly passes the ball to Giancarlo Romualdi, releasing him through on goal. Giancarlo Romualdi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Francisco Gimenez happens to be in the right place to block it.
84.13
2-2Daniel Marquitos catches Jose Javier Pastor on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Marquitos and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Pastor grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.9%
29.1%
Play Area
27.9%
39.5%
32.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Menendez of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Di Meglio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rafael Gonzalez (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 3. | Gianni Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benedetto Gelsi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Francisco Gimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Gento (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Pastor (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alec Davidson (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Luis Carvalho (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Jose Javier Menendez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Saez (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcos Segarra (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlos Vazquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Segarra (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Philipp Lindemann (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Toni Jau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrique Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Marquitos (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Mauricio Pascual (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jordy Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giancarlo Romualdi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Antonio Marquez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Romero P. Delgado (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Roberto Calvo (ATT) | | 5 |