Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 20,016 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Levante UD get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Oleksandr Kryvych chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.21
0-0Marek Smolarek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Gadocha. Tomasz Gadocha tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Paul Gallacher manages to keep it out.
9.56
Thomas Johnsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes takes a shot at goal. Ade Afolabi easily smothers it.
14.51
0-0Cristian Kempes flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.58
Yassine Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ade Afolabi manages to keep it out.
21.43
Yassine Elhamdaoui passes the ball forward to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason makes a beautiful solo run. Johan Bjarnason shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.09
Wim De Vlieger makes a simple pass to Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes takes it forward alone. Cristian Kempes knocks in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.34
1-0Oleksandr Kryvych makes a simple pass to Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes knocks the ball forward to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Camacho!
33.17
1-0David Villarreal comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Sturridge. David Villarreal is shown the yellow card! Brendan Sturridge stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.15
Thomas Johnsen knocks the ball forward to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Valencia kick off the second half!
49.25
Dmytro Shevchenko kicks a strong pass forward to Marek Smolarek. Marek Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Sturridge. Brendan Sturridge goes all the way! Brendan Sturridge tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.56
Mauricio Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marek Smolarek. Marek Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dambou Wimbee. Dambou Wimbee goes all the way! Dambou Wimbee rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.50
Marcos Rodriguez decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Rodriguez shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.58
John Blatsis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Smolarek. Marek Smolarek flicks the ball to his team mate, Dambou Wimbee. Dambou Wimbee tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Paul Gallacher manages to gather it comfortably.
67.04
Yassine Elhamdaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen kicks a strong pass forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ade Afolabi easily smothers it.
69.05
Cristian Kempes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes goes all the way! Jersson Paredes takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.06
Jairo Pabón knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Sturridge. Brendan Sturridge plays a perfect one-two with Tomasz Gadocha and rushes in on goal... Brendan Sturridge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.47
John Blatsis passes the ball forward to Jairo Pabón. Jairo Pabón decides to run forward with the ball. Jairo Pabón knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Gadocha. Tomasz Gadocha is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
83.39
Johan Bjarnason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Ade Afolabi!
84.11
Marek Smolarek passes the ball forward to Dambou Wimbee. Dambou Wimbee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Gallacher manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Oleksandr Kryvych makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason knocks the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes 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!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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