Match Report


ALAC
today's match is sponsored by ALAC
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,547 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Levante UD kick off!
2.09
Ernesto Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.27
Ernesto Delgado brings the ball forward. Ernesto Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.14
Ernesto Delgado decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto Delgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alfredo Suarez!
9.51
Jose Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Alvarez. Ernesto Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Ortiz. Eugenio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.34
Frederico Andres makes a probing pass to Jonas Schumacher. Jonas Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Sammer.
21.41
Jose Romero advances with the ball. Jose Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ruiz. Oscar Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.27
Colin Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Andres.
33.33
Frederico Andres surges forward with the ball. Frederico Andres sees space and advances. Frederico Andres tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Carlos Del Sol manages to gather it comfortably.
36.22
RCD Espanyol are easily keeping Levante UD at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.50
Juan Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.33
Ricardo Vicente hacks Rabiu Okpara from behind! The referee calls over Ricardo Vicente and warns him to calm down! Rabiu Okpara stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.43
Martin Sammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Delgado. Ernesto Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ruiz. Oscar Ruiz shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.42
Frederico Andres makes a simple pass to Jonas Schumacher. Jonas Schumacher makes a beautiful solo run. Jonas Schumacher goes all the way! Jonas Schumacher tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
48.53
Jonas Schumacher passes the ball forward to Eugenio Ortiz. Eugenio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.31
Frederico Andres makes a probing pass to Jonas Schumacher. Jonas Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ortiz. Eugenio Ortiz shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Carlos Del Sol!
53.27
Colin Liddell sees space and advances. Colin Liddell shoots from distance. Alfredo Suarez easily smothers it.
55.34
Jose Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Jonas Schumacher. Jonas Schumacher makes a simple pass to Eugenio Ortiz. Eugenio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
60.05
David Martins surges forward with the ball. David Martins shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alfredo Suarez manages to keep it out.
65.19
Frederico Andres passes the ball forward to Jonas Schumacher. Jonas Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Vicente. Ricardo Vicente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.09
Rabiu Okpara advances with the ball. Rabiu Okpara knocks the ball forward to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.34
Rabiu Okpara advances with the ball. Rabiu Okpara advances with the ball. Rabiu Okpara kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Ruiz. Oscar Ruiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alfredo Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.26
Ernesto Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez plays a perfect one-two with Oscar Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Pedro Suarez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Alfredo Suarez manages to keep it out.
87.02
Frederico Andres takes it forward alone. Frederico Andres threads the ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer makes a probing pass to Eugenio Ortiz but he's offside!
89.02
Colin Liddell makes a probing pass to Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Rabiu Okpara of RCD Espanyol
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
37.3%
43.4%
19.3%