Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play Barnsley in this friendly game. A crowd of 8,882 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Valencia and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
6.19
Darius Hughes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
8.36
Enrique Vidal makes a probing pass to Aaron Mckay. Aaron Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Gabriel Nanu but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.22
Stefan Fink threads the ball through to Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Mckay. Aaron Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Enrique Hierro!
22.30
Luis Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Mckay. Aaron Mckay shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.31
Enrique Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Camacho but he's offside!
33.16
Brian Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.52
Gareth Finney makes a beautiful solo run. Gareth Finney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.29
Enrique Vidal makes a simple pass to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.52
Nwankwo Collymore knocks the ball forward to Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton goes all the way! Isaiah Lawton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.50
Barnsley are easily keeping Valencia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Barnsley kick off the second half!
47.50
Scott Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hapgood. Brian Hapgood makes a probing pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.13
Brian Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
54.18
Darren Beresford makes a probing pass to Greg Montague. Greg Montague makes a simple pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Albrecht Borchard.
59.59
Darren Beresford knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.40
Enrique Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Enrique Vidal!
67.45
Enrique Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.48
Scott Draper threads the ball through to Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney passes the ball forward to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.31
Andres Ramos sees space and advances. Andres Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.52
Darren Beresford makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Beresford controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.41
Gareth Finney passes the ball forward to Greg Montague. Greg Montague finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.28
Gareth Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.03
Enrique Vidal makes a probing pass to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu goes all the way! Daniel Gabriel Nanu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Gabriel Nanu!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Isaiah Lawton of Barnsley

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.5405405405405 vs 59.4594594594595
Play Area
Home team third: 25.68%, Midfield: 48.65%, Away team third: 25.68%