Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Fernando FarinosF. Farinos67
G
captain1
G
80Facundo AvilaF. Avila
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez78
D
2
D
75Jean Pierre IsmaëlJ. Ismaël
Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez68
D
3
D
74Roberto GarciaR. Garcia
Andres DiazA. Diaz65
D
4
D
71Fredrik GardnerF. Gardner
Gabriel IzquierdoG. Izquierdo59
D
5
M
60Sebastian PeiroS. Peiro
Umberto BreviU. Brevi70
M
6
M
69Marc-Vivien AchardM. Achard
Vincenzo SbaccantiV. Sbaccanti69
M
7
M
87Stephan AmoahS. Amoah
Julian VidalJ. Vidal62
A
8
M
84Christian DilisoC. Diliso
Mathieur CapronM. Capron62
A
9captain
A
85Nico MüllerN. Müller
Luciano GrassadoniaL. Grassadonia61
A
10
A
69Walter BaggioW. Baggio
Alfredo MarquezA. Marquez53
A
11
A
73Martin SakhoM. Sakho
 
Mauricio ZamoraM. Zamora62
M
12
D
33Richard MaddisonR. Maddison
Ricardo MerinoR. Merino61
G
13
M
61Luis OrtizL. Ortiz
Jose Javier MolownyJ. Molowny58
G
14
G
57Roberto CrespoR. Crespo

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Valencia. A crowd of 20,406 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n  Ramos.


0.00
Valencia start the match!
2.53
Marc-Vivien Achard threads a neat ball through to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho skips past Leonardo Ramirez! Martin Sakho comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fernando Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
3.19
With great vision, Marc-Vivien Achard plays the ball forward to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio edges inside the box! Walter Baggio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
8.15
Stephan Amoah decides to run forward with the ball. Stephan Amoah hits a low pass to Nico Müller. Nico Müller shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
10.07
Vincenzo Sbaccanti flicks a high ball forward to Julian Vidal who takes it down. Julian Vidal runs straight at the defence! Julian Vidal shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.03
Umberto Brevi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.24
Jose Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Stephan Amoah. Jose Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Stephan Amoah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.18
Jean Pierre Ismaël deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah darts forward. Stephan Amoah threads the ball through into the box. Martin Sakho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fernando Farinos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.20
Stephan Amoah makes a probing pass to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio skips past Leonardo Ramirez! Walter Baggio tries a spectacular strike. Fernando Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
21.16
Vincenzo Sbaccanti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vincenzo Sbaccanti knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mathieur Capron is offside!
30.15
Marc-Vivien Achard flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio collects the pass. Walter Baggio whips in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. With a superhuman jump, Nico Müller connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
34.38
Jean Pierre Ismaël makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastian Peiro knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Walter Baggio is offside!
38.17
With imagination, Umberto Brevi picks a pass forward to Mathieur Capron. Mathieur Capron shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo Alaves kicking off!
47.37
Umberto Brevi sees Alfredo Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Marquez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Julian Vidal is offside!
51.37
Umberto Brevi hacks Marc-Vivien Achard from behind! The referee calls over Umberto Brevi and shows him a yellow card! Marc-Vivien Achard stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.40
Sebastian Peiro makes a simple pass to Nico Müller. Nico Müller puts a great ball through. Martin Sakho runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.12
Marc-Vivien Achard flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio controls it well on his chest. Walter Baggio shoots from outside the area but is denied by Fernando Farinos. Excellent save.
59.29
Vincenzo Sbaccanti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alfredo Marquez through on goal. Alfredo Marquez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.44
Roberto Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Martin Sakho controls it well on his chest. Martin Sakho finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Fernando Farinos manages to gather it.
66.17
Jose Fernandez makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Sbaccanti. Vincenzo Sbaccanti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vincenzo Sbaccanti shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Facundo Avila manages to gather it comfortably.
67.08
Sebastian Peiro threads the ball through to Nico Müller. Nico Müller shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Farinos smothers it!
69.07
Stephan Amoah makes a probing pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho advances inside the box! Martin Sakho shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.04
Umberto Brevi sees a break and surges forward. Umberto Brevi whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Marquez. Alfredo Marquez makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
78.50
Valencia are dictating the run of play here today.
79.16
Without breaking stride, Marc-Vivien Achard plays the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho whips in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. Nico Müller rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Valencia!
84.15
Fredrik Gardner threads a neat ball through to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
85.35
With great vision, Jean Pierre Ismaël plays the ball forward to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Peiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.52
Christian Diliso sees space and advances. Christian Diliso plays a quick one-two with Martin Sakho and rushes in on goal... Christian Diliso cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Farinos!
90.00
Stephan Amoah knocks the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho advances inside the box! Martin Sakho takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Valencia
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
30.1%
47%
22.9%

Scorers
Julian Vidal 10
Martin Sakho 16, 69
Nico Müller 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Sakho of Valencia

Match Ratings