Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Levante UDLevante UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Miguel ZubizarretaM. Zubizarreta72
G
1
G
65Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez
Miguel LopezM. Lopez78
D
2
D
72Romero P. HerreroR. Herrero
Alejandro BravoA. Bravo75
D
3
D
64Stuart HansenS. Hansen
Ivan FernandezI. Fernandez71
D
4
D
57Victor BravoV. Bravo
Alberto CostacurtaA. Costacurta60
D
captain5
M
68Carlos CastroC. Castro
David GlassD. Glass64
M
6captain
M
67Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero
Paul ByrneP. Byrne63
M
7
M
67Paulo AndradeP. Andrade
Youssouf BonisselY. Bonissel63
M
8
M
51Hugo MarcelinoH. Marcelino
Stefan SannaS. Sanna70
A
9
A
74Paul McStayP. McStay
Roberto VilaR. Vila69
A
10
A
66Andy GlassA. Glass
David GascoigneD. Gascoigne68
A
11
A
64Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez
 
Julian CastilloJ. Castillo64
G
12
G
61Felipe MarcosF. Marcos
Leonardo VidalL. Vidal62
M
13
A
61Gregorio LopezG. Lopez
Kwami GravelaineK. Gravelaine58
M
14
A
58Alberto IzquierdoA. Izquierdo

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Levante UD in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia 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 AndrŽs  Martinez.


0.00
Levante UD kick off!
2.10
Paul Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Sanna collects the pass. Stefan Sanna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.02
David Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
4.30
Stuart Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paulo Andrade plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Glass and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paulo Andrade provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.41
Paulo Andrade plays the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Some silky footwork from Edmundo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.15
Paul Byrne flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Sanna who brings the ball under control. Stefan Sanna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Vila but he's offside!
14.51
Paulo Andrade threads a neat ball through to Paul McStay. Paul McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Miguel Zubizarreta gets down and covers it.
16.44
Paul Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Stefan Sanna but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.38
Alfredo Barkero makes a simple pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass threads the ball through to Edmundo Suarez but he's offside!
20.21
Paul Byrne makes a probing pass to David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stefan Sanna scores for Valencia!!
27.16
Seeing a gap ahead, David Glass plays the ball forward to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Javier Hernandez with no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
32.12
David Glass makes a simple pass to David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne hits a low pass to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.39
Alberto Costacurta clumsily knocks into Andy Glass. Alberto Costacurta is shown the yellow card! Andy Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.02
Victor Bravo makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez makes a defence splitting pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Miguel Zubizarreta, sees it late!! Goal for Levante UD!
42.35
Alberto Costacurta flicks a high ball forward to David Glass who takes it down. David Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
51.50
Paul Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna flicks a high pass forward. David Gascoigne controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Gascoigne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.45
David Glass sees space and advances. David Glass whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Stefan Sanna scores for Valencia!! The crowd cheers as the Italian celebrates his hattrick!
60.40
Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Marcos replacing Carlos Castro and Alberto Izquierdo replacing Hugo Marcelino and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.46
Stuart Hansen makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Izquierdo. Alberto Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Alberto Costacurta. That should have been a goal!
66.28
Paulo Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay shoots from 25 yards but Miguel Zubizarreta is on top of his game. Well saved!
67.29
David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vila collects the pass. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Bravo.
71.43
Stuart Hansen hits a long diagonal ball forward. Andy Glass shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.36
Alberto Costacurta sweeps the ball up the wings. Stefan Sanna plays a scrappy one-two with David Gascoigne and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefan Sanna shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.13
Paulo Andrade knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez makes a defence splitting pass to Alberto Izquierdo. Alberto Izquierdo cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.55
Youssouf Bonissel passes the ball forward to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
83.16
Youssouf Bonissel chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.51
Alberto Costacurta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Bonissel. Youssouf Bonissel sees David Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Bravo.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Levante UD
Goals
6
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
24.6%
39.1%
36.2%

Scorers
Stefan Sanna 20, 27, 57
Roberto Vila 32, 42
David Gascoigne 52
Paulo Andrade 4
Paul McStay 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Sanna of Valencia

Match Ratings