Match Report


ValenciaValencia     NumanciaNumancia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Miguel ZubizarretaM. Zubizarreta72
G
1
G
73Scott JamesS. James
Miguel LopezM. Lopez78
D
2
D
75Andres SanchezA. Sanchez
Alejandro BravoA. Bravo75
D
3
D
72Jose Fortes DiezJ. Diez
Ivan FernandezI. Fernandez71
D
4
D
62Ivan MarcosI. Marcos
Alberto CostacurtaA. Costacurta60
D
captain5
D
55Juan OrtegaJ. Ortega
David GlassD. Glass64
M
6
M
76Miguel SantosM. Santos
Paul ByrneP. Byrne63
M
7
M
76Ahmed KherbacheA. Kherbache
Youssouf BonisselY. Bonissel63
M
8
M
69Eduardo GutierrezE. Gutierrez
Stefan SannaS. Sanna70
A
9
A
72Dave DichioD. Dichio
Roberto VilaR. Vila69
A
10captain
A
72Martin RampullaM. Rampulla
David GascoigneD. Gascoigne68
A
11
A
69Dave GrimandiD. Grimandi
 
Julian CastilloJ. Castillo64
G
12
M
68Julian AlvarezJ. Alvarez
Leonardo VidalL. Vidal62
M
13
M
66Clive YoungC. Young
Kwami GravelaineK. Gravelaine58
M
14
A
64Gregorio DiazG. Diaz

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Numancia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Numancia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Fortes  Sanchez.


0.00
Numancia kick off the first half!
3.50
Ivan Marcos flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Gutierrez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Gutierrez threads the ball through to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.41
David Glass brings the ball forward. David Glass knocks in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.06
Ivan Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.07
Alejandro Bravo threads the ball through to Paul Byrne. With a delightful solo run, Paul Byrne stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Byrne edges inside the box! Paul Byrne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.04
Miguel Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
12.16
David Glass passes the ball forward to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
16.14
Miguel Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.18
Eduardo Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Lopez.
21.12
Paul Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Diez.
27.29
Ahmed Kherbache sees Dave Grimandi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Grimandi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Miguel Zubizarreta.
32.11
Alejandro Bravo flicks a high pass forward. David Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vila controls it well on his chest. Roberto Vila chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
33.31
Eduardo Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
42.15
With a delightful solo run, Miguel Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Santos shoots from outside the area but Miguel Zubizarreta is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Numancia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
48.06
Miguel Santos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguel Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Dave Grimandi scores for Numancia!!
54.48
Numancia are dictating the run of play here today.
57.44
Alejandro Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssouf Bonissel. Youssouf Bonissel flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Vila who brings the ball under control. Roberto Vila finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.12
Ahmed Kherbache changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ahmed Kherbache controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.09
Alejandro Bravo runs forward with the ball. Alejandro Bravo decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott James who gathers it comfortably.
67.43
Eduardo Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Miguel Zubizarreta.
68.26
Corner kick to Numancia. Ahmed Kherbache plays it to the far post. Jose Fortes Diez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Miguel Zubizarreta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.08
Alejandro Bravo threads the ball through to Youssouf Bonissel. Youssouf Bonissel threads a neat ball through to Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott James with no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
72.31
Ahmed Kherbache threads a neat ball through to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Rampulla!
75.42
David Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila shoots from 25 yards but Scott James reads it well. Good keeping!
78.10
Alberto Costacurta comes in with a late challenge on Dave Dichio. Alberto Costacurta is shown the yellow card! Dave Dichio grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.45
Miguel Santos flicks a high ball forward to Dave Dichio who takes it down. Dave Dichio shoots from 25 yards. Miguel Zubizarreta gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.45
Miguel Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.19
Ahmed Kherbache flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Rampulla lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
85.12
Jose Fortes Diez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fortes Diez passes the ball forward to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ahmed Kherbache kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Bravo.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

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

Possession
32.2%
67.8%
Play Area
33.3%
46.7%
20%

Scorers
Roberto Vila 69
Dave Grimandi 48
Jose Fortes Diez 68
Martin Rampulla 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Diez of Numancia

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Zubizarreta (GK)
7
2.Miguel Lopez (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Bravo (DEF)
7
4.Ivan Fernandez (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Costacurta (DEF)yellow card
5
6.David Glass (MID)
7
7.Paul Byrne (MID)
6
8.Youssouf Bonissel (MID)
6
9.Stefan Sanna (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Vila (ATT)goal scored
7
11.David Gascoigne (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Castillo (GK)
0
13.Leonardo Vidal (MID)
0
14.Kwami Gravelaine (MID)
0

1.Scott James (GK)
6
2.Andres Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Diez (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Ivan Marcos (DEF)
6
5.Juan Ortega (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Santos (MID)
8
7.Ahmed Kherbache (MID)
8
8.Eduardo Gutierrez (MID)
6
9.Dave Dichio (ATT)
6
10.Martin Rampulla (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dave Grimandi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Julian Alvarez (MID)
0
13.Clive Young (MID)
0
14.Gregorio Diaz (ATT)
0