Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Málaga | Málaga | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Noel Henry | Noel Henry | |||||||||||||||||
| Adam Terry | A. Terry |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Carlos Carrasco | C. Carrasco | |||||||||
| Martin Helguera | M. Helguera | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | Antonio Soares | A. Soares | |||||||||
| Nicolas Verges | N. Verges | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Carlos Soto | C. Soto | |||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Mendez | J. Mendez | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Fernando Rey | F. Rey | |||||||||
| Leon Mccann | L. Mccann | | 65 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 69 | | Eugenio Vega | E. Vega | ||||||||
| Sebastian Medina | S. Medina | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Jose Fortes Bravo | J. Bravo | |||||||||
| Pedro Blanco | P. Blanco | | 68 | M | | 7 | | | M | 67 | | Jose Fortes Sanz | J. Sanz | ||||||||
| Gregorio Gento | G. Gento | | 67 | M | | 8 | | A | 70 | | Luis Ramos | L. Ramos | |||||||||
| Carmelo Zanon | C. Zanon |  | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Bruno Medri | B. Medri | |||||||||
| Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher |  | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Giampiero Iacopino | G. Iacopino | |||||||||
| Frederico Ramirez | F. Ramirez | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 |  | Adil Hadji | A. Hadji | |||||||||
| Alejandro Leon | A. Leon | | 67 | G | | 12 | | M | 73 |  | Lucien Bondel | L. Bondel | |||||||||
| Pedro Barkero | P. Barkero | | 64 | M | | 13 | | M | 72 | | Nicolas Gimenez | N. Gimenez | |||||||||
| Jacques Celestini | J. Celestini | | 60 | D | | 14 | | A | 71 |  | Fabian Jones | F. Jones | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Leon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Leon.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Jose Fortes Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Giampiero Iacopino who takes it down. Giampiero Iacopino shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
3.06
0-0Alex Gallacher hacks Antonio Soares from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.03
0-0Pedro Blanco makes a simple pass to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Rey.
18.15
Jose Fortes Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ramos controls it well on his chest. Luis Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Adam Terry reads it well. Nice save!
20.02
0-0Pedro Blanco barges into Jose Fortes Sanz. Pedro Blanco is warned by the referee! Jose Fortes Sanz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.52
Pedro Blanco makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.07
Jose Fortes Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Adil Hadji controls it well on his chest. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.04
Jose Fortes Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Giampiero Iacopino who brings the ball under control. Giampiero Iacopino whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
34.44
Carlos Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Sanz. Jose Fortes Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Verges.
36.37
Jose Fortes Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Terry who gathers it comfortably.
39.01
Juan-Carlos Mendez surges forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Mendez decides to run forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Mendez runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Juan-Carlos Mendez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Carlos Carrasco manages to keep it out.
42.18
0-0Jose Fortes Bravo hits a low pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos threads the ball through to Adil Hadji but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
47.32
0-1Carlos Soto makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Sanz. Jose Fortes Sanz hits a low pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.40
Leon Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Gento. Gregorio Gento flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ramirez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.25
Pedro Blanco threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.31
1-1Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Gregorio Gento and Jacques Celestini replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .
61.41
Pedro Barkero clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Bravo. Pedro Barkero is shown the yellow card! Jose Fortes Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.37
Jose Fortes Sanz takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Adil Hadji. Adil Hadji makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
75.51
Jose Fortes Sanz plays the ball forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Verges.
81.53
Pedro Blanco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Blanco passes the ball forward but Alejandro Leon is offside!
89.35
1-1Antonio Soares breaks forward. Antonio Soares passes the ball forward to Giampiero Iacopino. Giampiero Iacopino shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
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
| Carmelo Zanon 51 | Luis Ramos 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adam Terry (GK)
7
2. Martin Helguera (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Verges (DEF)
6
4. Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF)
7
5. Leon Mccann (DEF)
6
6. Sebastian Medina (MID)
6
7. Pedro Blanco (MID)
7
8. Gregorio Gento (MID)
6
9. Carmelo Zanon (ATT)
8
10. Alex Gallacher (ATT)
5
11. Frederico Ramirez (ATT)
7
12. Alejandro Leon (GK)
6
13. Pedro Barkero (MID)
5
14. Jacques Celestini (DEF)
6
1. Carlos Carrasco (GK)
7
2. Antonio Soares (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Soto (DEF)
7
4. Fernando Rey (DEF)
6
5. Eugenio Vega (DEF)
6
6. Jose Fortes Bravo (MID)
6
7. Jose Fortes Sanz (MID)
9
8. Luis Ramos (ATT)
8
9. Bruno Medri (ATT)
6
10. Giampiero Iacopino (ATT)
6
11. Adil Hadji (ATT)
6
12. Lucien Bondel (MID)
0
13. Nicolas Gimenez (MID)
0
14. Fabian Jones (ATT)
0