Match Report


ValenciaValencia     GetafeGetafe
Bojan PopovicBojan Popovic Computer Player Computer Player
Facundo AvilaF. Avila80
G
1
G
66Colin StrachanC. Strachan
Romarin JobR. Job75
D
2
D
69Mauricio José MariM. José Mari
Andres PenaA. Pena78
D
3
D
67Elvis BenfariE. Benfari
Fredrik GardnerF. Gardner71
D
4
D
66Generoso VignaroliG. Vignaroli
Marc-Vivien AchardM. Achard69
M
5captain
M
71Leonardo FarinosL. Farinos
Wilson DavidW. David80
M
captain6
M
71Olivier MoullecO. Moullec
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah87
M
7
M
64Chritophe FournierC. Fournier
Christian DilisoC. Diliso84
M
8
M
63Regilio HumanR. Human
Walter BaggioW. Baggio69
A
9
A
71Francis PerryF. Perry
Simon KurthS. Kurth71
A
10
A
62Francisco SanchezF. Sanchez
Martin SakhoM. Sakho73
A
11
A
57Miguel MarinM. Marin
 
Richard MaddisonR. Maddison33
D
12
D
65Romero P. VelascoR. Velasco
Luis OrtizL. Ortiz61
M
13
D
64Marcel BöhmM. Böhm
Nico MüllerN. Müller85
A
14
G
59Mauricio SanchezM. Sanchez

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Getafe are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n  Vega.


0.00
The first half starts with Getafe kicking off!
2.42
Marc-Vivien Achard passes the ball forward to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso Vignaroli.
4.34
Stephan Amoah knocks the ball forward to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio José Mari.
10.12
Regilio Human sees a break and surges forward. Regilio Human controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Marin through on goal. Miguel Marin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Facundo Avila manages to keep it out.
14.09
Elvis Benfari makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Benfari passes the ball forward to Francis Perry. Francis Perry finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.14
Leonardo Farinos surges forward with the ball. Leonardo Farinos passes the ball forward but Miguel Marin is offside!
22.23
Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio collects the pass. Walter Baggio knocks the ball forward to Simon Kurth but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.24
Romarin Job catches Miguel Marin on the ankles. Romarin Job is shown the yellow card! Miguel Marin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.36
Olivier Moullec makes a probing pass to Francis Perry. Francis Perry shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.35
Romarin Job flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Martin Sakho controls it well on his chest. Martin Sakho makes a great pass forward. Walter Baggio runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.32
Stephan Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio whips in a cross ball towards Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.52
Generoso Vignaroli threads a neat ball through to Olivier Moullec. Olivier Moullec sees Francis Perry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Avila who gathers it comfortably.
40.54
Fredrik Gardner decides to run forward with the ball. Fredrik Gardner plays the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho cuts inside the box! Martin Sakho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Mauricio José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Chritophe Fournier collects the pass. Chritophe Fournier makes an attacking run forward. Chritophe Fournier knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Marin. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Marin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.41
Wilson David makes a probing pass to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Colin Strachan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.05
Corner kick to Valencia. Wilson David plays it short to Marc-Vivien Achard. Marc-Vivien Achard knocks the ball into the box. Some good footwork from Simon Kurth provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
51.49
Mauricio José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Moullec controls it well on his chest. Olivier Moullec kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
54.08
Marc-Vivien Achard flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio controls it well on his chest. Walter Baggio shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.38
Chritophe Fournier clumsily knocks into Marc-Vivien Achard. The referee calls over Chritophe Fournier and warns him to calm down! Marc-Vivien Achard runs off the knock.
59.04
Stephan Amoah passes the ball forward to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Colin Strachan effortlessly smothers it!
60.52
Wilson David flicks a high ball forward to Simon Kurth who takes it down. Simon Kurth skips past Elvis Benfari! Some good footwork from Simon Kurth provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.51
With a delightful solo run, Stephan Amoah stretches the opposition's defence. Stephan Amoah skips past Elvis Benfari! Stephan Amoah takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Colin Strachan with no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
77.58
Christian Diliso threads a neat ball through to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.15
Generoso Vignaroli threads the ball through to Chritophe Fournier. Chritophe Fournier threads a neat ball through to Francisco Sanchez. Francisco Sanchez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Francis Perry. Francis Perry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.03
Andres Pena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah makes a probing pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.34
Wilson David runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wilson David advances inside the box! Wilson David cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Colin Strachan keeps it out!
89.26
Fredrik Gardner arcs the ball upfield. Martin Sakho advances inside the box! Generoso Vignaroli hacks Martin Sakho from behind! Martin Sakho appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Getafe
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
21.8%
44.9%
33.3%

Scorers
Simon Kurth 61
Stephan Amoah 64
Miguel Marin 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephan Amoah of Valencia

Match Ratings