Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 16,153 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Valencia and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Valencia and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie start the match!
2.14
0-0Enrique Vidal passes the ball forward to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes shoots from 20 yards but somehow Enrique Rodriguez manages to keep it out.
3.54
Chris Petrone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Gabriel Nanu and rushes in on goal... Gunnar Normann shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Enrique Rodriguez.
6.29
Victor Suarez boots it upfield. Gavin Naylor finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Johan Curtolo easily smothers it!
10.56
Chris Petrone sees a break and surges forward. Chris Petrone flicks the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.55
0-0Patricio Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Curtolo who gathers it comfortably.
14.37
Thomas Johnsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu powers a header at goal but somehow Enrique Rodriguez manages to keep it out.
16.39
1-0Yassine Elhamdaoui makes a beautiful solo run. Yassine Elhamdaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann makes a simple pass to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.16
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.34
1-0Chris Petrone barges into Patricio Pascual. Chris Petrone is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Pascual gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.11
1-0Thomas Johnsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.34
Enrique Vidal makes a probing pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Gabriel Nanu and rushes in on goal... Gunnar Normann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
27.23
Johan Bjarnason makes a probing pass to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes makes a simple pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.01
Patricio Pascual knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.25
Craig Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.12
Johan Bjarnason advances with the ball. Johan Bjarnason goes all the way! Johan Bjarnason shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.03
Enrique Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Enrique Rodriguez easily smothers it!
38.25
Ivan Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Patricio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zubizarreta. Eugenio Zubizarreta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
48.44
Enrique Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.16
Patricio Castillo barges into Cristian Kempes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristian Kempes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.53
Johan Bjarnason knocks the ball forward to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Gil.
55.47
Ivan Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Pirri. Adolfo Pirri makes a simple pass to Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.36
Pablo Gil advances with the ball. Pablo Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.33
Yassine Elhamdaoui surges forward with the ball. Yassine Elhamdaoui makes a probing pass to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Gabriel Nanu and rushes in on goal... Jersson Paredes shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.21
Craig Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor shoots from 20 yards but Johan Curtolo is on top of it.
67.33
Victor Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Castillo. Patricio Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Curtolo who gathers it comfortably.
77.11
Johan Bjarnason brings the ball forward. Johan Bjarnason lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.09
Enrique Vidal takes it forward alone. Enrique Vidal shoots from long range but it flies wide!
83.20
Craig Hibbs makes a simple pass to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez heads the ball goalwards but Johan Curtolo is on top of it.
84.55
Craig Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Hernandez. Enrique Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.05
Enrique Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann goes all the way! Gunnar Normann shoots from just inside the box. Enrique Rodriguez easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jersson Paredes 16, 61 Daniel Gabriel Nanu 77 |