Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Extremadura UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Valencia and Extremadura UD are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Valencia start the match!
4.59
Cristian Kempes passes the ball forward to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslaw Brncic who gathers it comfortably.
6.06
Miguel Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Leon. Jose Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.00
Cristian Kempes knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.09
Ronald LaCrone hacks Enrique Vidal from behind! Ronald LaCrone is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Vidal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.16
Darren Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald LaCrone. Ronald LaCrone threads the ball through to Jose Leon. Jose Leon plays a perfect one-two with Duccio Savoldi and rushes in on goal... Jose Leon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.08
Stefan Fink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason decides to run forward with the ball. Johan Bjarnason flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.22
Eugenio Leon makes a probing pass to Duccio Savoldi. Duccio Savoldi plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Verges and rushes in on goal... Duccio Savoldi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.20
Enrique Vidal threads the ball through to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Krunoslaw Brncic.
33.14
Eugenio Leon makes a probing pass to Daniel Verges. Daniel Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.25
Eugenio Leon sees space and advances. Eugenio Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.32
Chris Petrone barges into Jose Leon. The referee calls over Chris Petrone and shows him a yellow card! Jose Leon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Miguel Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Verges. Daniel Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Leon. Jose Leon directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Extremadura UD start the second half!
48.42
Daniel Verges barges into Chris Petrone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Petrone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.46
Enrique Vidal catches Ronald LaCrone on the ankles. The referee calls over Enrique Vidal and warns him to calm down! Ronald LaCrone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.58
Stefan Fink catches Duccio Savoldi on the ankles. The referee calls over Stefan Fink and shows him a yellow card! Duccio Savoldi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.45
Enrique Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Diez.
57.17
Stefan Fink flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Flores.
59.35
Florin Lazar kicks a strong pass forward to Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Gabriel Nanu and rushes in on goal... Pedro Camacho tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
61.07
Johan Bjarnason hacks Miguel Soto from behind! Johan Bjarnason is warned by the referee! Miguel Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.03
Stefan Fink passes the ball forward to Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes brings the ball forward. Cristian Kempes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.13
Chris Petrone knocks the ball forward to Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes makes a probing pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann plays a perfect one-two with Pedro Camacho and rushes in on goal... Gunnar Normann tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Krunoslaw Brncic manages to gather it comfortably.
72.44
Valencia are easily keeping Extremadura UD at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
75.15
Darren Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Soto. Miguel Soto makes a probing pass to Duccio Savoldi. Duccio Savoldi flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Verges. Daniel Verges cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Johan Curtolo easily smothers it!
77.33
Johan Bjarnason kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.43
Henrique Correa flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal makes a probing pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.19
Eugenio Leon slams into Cristian Kempes with his studs up. The referee motions to Eugenio Leon to come over. It's a red card!! Cristian Kempes runs off the knock.
87.42
Henrique Correa knocks the ball forward to Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes threads the ball through to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Camacho of Valencia

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 57.8947368421053 vs 42.1052631578947
Play Area
Home team third: 27.63%, Midfield: 46.05%, Away team third: 26.32%