Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play Carlisle United in this friendly game. A crowd of 5,689 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
4.54
Omer Collymore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
8.37
Malcolm Insley makes a simple pass to Lee Bloomer. Lee Bloomer shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
9.15
Enrique Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Mckay. Aaron Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.03
Marios Krankl makes a beautiful solo run. Marios Krankl advances with the ball. Marios Krankl shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.15
Lomano Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Nicholls. Brian Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Bloomer. Lee Bloomer shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
14.22
Paul Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Insley. Malcolm Insley decides to run forward with the ball. Malcolm Insley knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Bloomer. Lee Bloomer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Albrecht Borchard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.48
Enrique Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Mckay. Aaron Mckay finds some space and shoots from distance. Sergiy Ryabushko easily smothers it.
24.08
Marios Krankl knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Insley. Malcolm Insley sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Insley knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.33
Brian Nicholls makes a simple pass to Danny Gower. Danny Gower shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
38.36
Cristian Kempes threads the ball through to Aaron Mckay. Aaron Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.44
Omer Collymore makes a probing pass to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Bloomer. Lee Bloomer tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
53.17
Malcolm Insley advances with the ball. Malcolm Insley goes all the way! Malcolm Insley shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Albrecht Borchard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.03
Brian Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Gower. Danny Gower shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
61.24
Elena Ruiz sees space and advances. Elena Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
69.51
Carlisle United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
73.53
Luis Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sergiy Ryabushko easily smothers it!
81.28
Luis Aguilar barges into Brian Nicholls. Luis Aguilar is warned by the referee! Brian Nicholls stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.26
Leon Mustoe comes in with a late challenge on Lee Bloomer. Leon Mustoe is given a warning by the referee! Lee Bloomer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Insley of Carlisle United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 37.3134328358209 vs 62.6865671641791
Play Area
Home team third: 28.36%, Midfield: 49.25%, Away team third: 22.39%