Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 19,586 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Vega.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Vega.
0.00
0-0Real Valladolid start the match!
2.47
0-0Christian Diliso chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Kurth and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Martin Sakho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Rodolfo Di Meglio manages to keep it out.
8.41
Benjamín Figueroa knocks the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Rodolfo Di Meglio gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
14.19
0-0Alec Davidson knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
16.08
0-0Andres Pena knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Diliso. Christian Diliso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianni Correa.
18.16
Rafael Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.11
Francisco Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.41
0-0Gianni Correa threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Carvalho but he's offside!
32.40
Rafael Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson sees space and advances. Alec Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.13
Alec Davidson threads a neat ball through to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.43
Wilson David kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho passes the ball forward but Simon Kurth is offside!
39.53
Rafael Gonzalez decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Facundo Avila. What a great pair of hands!
40.27
Stephan Amoah makes a probing pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.15
Benedetto Gelsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento threads the ball through to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell shoots from outside the area. Facundo Avila gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
44.03
Gianni Correa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks the ball forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Pena.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Valencia kick off the second half!
47.24
1-0Romarin Job makes a probing pass to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah sees space and advances. Stephan Amoah tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephan Amoah!
54.52
Romarin Job kicks a strong pass forward to Wilson David. Wilson David darts forward. Wilson David shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Rodolfo Di Meglio!
55.01
Without breaking stride, Gianni Correa plays the ball forward to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson passes the ball forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Powell!
60.44
1-1Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Saez replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Marcos Segarra replacing Alec Davidson .
63.50
1-1Real Valladolid are dictating the run of play here today.
66.56
Marcos Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Powell who takes it down. Daniel Powell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
67.07
1-1Gianni Correa comes in with a late challenge on Nico Müller. Gianni Correa is warned by the referee! Nico Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.19
Ricardo Gento makes a probing pass to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.42
Andres Pena sees Wilson David in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilson David knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.46
Benjamín Figueroa brings the ball forward. Benjamín Figueroa cuts inside the box! Benjamín Figueroa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Rodolfo Di Meglio gets down and covers it.
79.56
Christian Diliso knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
81.59
2-1Benjamín Figueroa flicks a high pass forward. Martin Sakho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Sakho edges inside the box! Martin Sakho strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Francisco Gimenez.
83.32
Benjamín Figueroa flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Martin Sakho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Nicolas Saez blocks the shot!
84.35
2-1Gianni Correa clumsily knocks into Nico Müller. The referee brings Gianni Correa to one side and gives him another warning! Nico Müller carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.20
Wilson David sees Simon Kurth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Kurth finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
89.14
Andres Pena hits a low pass to Wilson David. Wilson David knocks the ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller makes a defence splitting pass to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rodolfo Di Meglio comfortably smothers it!
90.00
Jean Pierre Ismaël flicks a high pass forward. Benjamín Figueroa controls it well on his chest. Benjamín Figueroa brings the ball forward. Benjamín Figueroa plays a one-two with Martin Sakho and rushes in on goal... Benjamín Figueroa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
25.3%
40.2%
34.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Benjamín Figueroa of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Facundo Avila (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romarin Job (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andres Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean Pierre Ismaël (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benjamín Figueroa (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Wilson David (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stephan Amoah (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Christian Diliso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nico Müller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Kurth (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Martin Sakho (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Richard Maddison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc-Vivien Achard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rodolfo Di Meglio (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Rafael Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gianni Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benedetto Gelsi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Gimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luis Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Javier Menendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Powell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nicolas Saez (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcos Segarra (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlos Vazquez (MID) | 0 | |