Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Numancia. A crowd of 18,212 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
4.50
0-0Felipe Gento advances with the ball. Felipe Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Marquitos. Edmundo Marquitos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Johan Curtolo.
8.46
0-0David Villarreal hacks Jose Montero from behind! The referee calls over David Villarreal and warns him to calm down! Jose Montero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.38
1-0Thomas Johnsen makes a simple pass to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu plays a perfect one-two with Gunnar Normann and rushes in on goal... Daniel Gabriel Nanu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Nicolas Marquitos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.53
1-0David Villarreal threads the ball through to Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.48
Felipe Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Grant. Carl Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marquitos. Edmundo Marquitos directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edmundo Marquitos!
22.49
1-1Edmundo Marquitos hacks Yassine Elhamdaoui from behind! Edmundo Marquitos is warned by the referee! Yassine Elhamdaoui grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.23
1-1Valencia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Numancia's defence.
26.56
Gabriel Prieto clumsily knocks into Johan Bjarnason. The referee calls over Gabriel Prieto and warns him to calm down! Johan Bjarnason gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.45
1-1Yassine Elhamdaoui threads the ball through to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason threads the ball through to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.45
Alfredo Marin makes a probing pass to Felipe Gento. Felipe Gento decides to run forward with the ball. Felipe Gento shoots from long range but Johan Curtolo is on top of it.
38.24
Stefan Fink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
42.38
David Villarreal knocks the ball forward to Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal threads the ball through to Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Nicolas Marquitos had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Numancia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.29
Enrique Vidal makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.41
Cristian Kempes knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu shoots from 20 yards. Nicolas Marquitos easily smothers it.
53.50
David Villarreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason brings the ball forward. Johan Bjarnason knocks in a cross ball towards Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.30
Cristian Kempes barges into Alfredo Marin. Cristian Kempes is warned by the referee! Alfredo Marin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.25
Thomas Johnsen makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Johnsen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.38
Julian Caminero sees space and advances. Julian Caminero surges forward with the ball. Julian Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Grant. Carl Grant heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
63.00
Gabriel Prieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Marquitos. Edmundo Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniele Barrett!
67.13
Stefan Fink threads the ball through to Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.50
3-2Yassine Elhamdaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Rubio but he's offside!
72.51
Johan Bjarnason flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.02
Andrei Stoichita hits it upfield. Edmundo Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Grant. Carl Grant is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Johan Curtolo easily smothers it.
78.08
Enrique Vidal passes the ball forward to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nicolas Marquitos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.16
4-2Cristian Kempes clumsily knocks into Felipe Gento. Cristian Kempes is shown the yellow card! Felipe Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.22
Cristian Kempes makes a simple pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Daniel Gabriel Nanu 10, 67, 78 Gunnar Normann 42 Jose Javier Rubio 89 | Edmundo Marquitos 16 Daniele Barrett 63 |