Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play Heart of Midlothian in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
2.07
0-0Oscar Marsiglia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Marsiglia shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
8.11
0-0Luis Crespo catches Nacer Ramdani on the ankles. Luis Crespo is shown the yellow card! Nacer Ramdani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.31
0-0Gabriel Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Hassan Braud who takes it down. Hassan Braud shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Evangelos Tsoukalas as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.14
0-0Marcos Delgado takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Sebastian Turek gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
15.37
From the throw-in, Gabriel Moreno picks out Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Denny Sier. Denny Sier shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Evangelos Tsoukalas!
20.54
0-0Marcos Calvo clumsily knocks into Haruto Sugiyama. Marcos Calvo is shown the yellow card! Haruto Sugiyama gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.23
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Pearce laces a through ball forward to Guillermo Barkero. Guillermo Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.22
Phil Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Reimers. David Reimers passes the ball forward to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani edges inside the box! Nacer Ramdani shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
27.09
Guilherme Bento flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Turek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Turek passes the ball forward to Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama whips in a cross ball towards Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Abel Marques!
30.14
1-1Heart of Midlothian are dictating the run of play here today.
39.32
Norman Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Barkero. Guillermo Barkero plays a quick one-two with Denny Sier and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Guillermo Barkero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Guilherme Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Aurellio. Nicolás Aurellio makes a probing pass to Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi plays a scrappy one-two with Haruto Sugiyama and advances towards the goal... Djamel Benmiloudi rockets a shot on goal but Abel Marques is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
47.30
Oscar Marsiglia sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Marsiglia lofts in a cross ball towards Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Abel Marques manages to keep it out.
49.04
Afonso Aviles flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Turek collects the pass. Sebastian Turek sees Djamel Benmiloudi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Djamel Benmiloudi rushes past Alec Law! Djamel Benmiloudi rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.55
With imagination, Norman Pearce plays the ball forward to Denny Sier. Denny Sier lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.47
Afonso Aviles flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Turek who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Turek flicks a high pass forward. Nacer Ramdani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nacer Ramdani tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.24
2-3Heart of Midlothian have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Galindo replacing Guilherme Bento, Leon Wiltord replacing Nicolás Aurellio and Nenad Memin replacing David Reimers .
65.46
Oscar Marsiglia catches Gabriel Moreno on the ankles. Oscar Marsiglia is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.51
Norman Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Sier. Denny Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
71.46
Sebastian Turek threads a neat ball through to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani lofts in a cross ball towards Djamel Benmiloudi. Djamel Benmiloudi makes a deft header. Abel Marques punches it away to safety.
75.03
Gianni Galindo knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Marsiglia. Oscar Marsiglia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama hits a low pass to Nacer Ramdani. Nacer Ramdani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.48
Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Alejandro Calvo replacing Norman Pearce and Marcos Torres replacing Marcos Delgado .
81.35
2-3Luis Crespo comes in with a late challenge on Nacer Ramdani. Luis Crespo is warned by the referee! Nacer Ramdani stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.09
Phil Thomson hacks Guillermo Barkero from behind! The referee warns Phil Thomson to calm down! Guillermo Barkero stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.46
Oscar Marsiglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Haruto Sugiyama. Haruto Sugiyama shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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
| Marcos Delgado 21 Guillermo Barkero 39 | Nacer Ramdani 24, 57 Djamel Benmiloudi 49 Haruto Sugiyama 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nacer Ramdani of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Abel Marques (GK)
7
2. Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
3. Alec Law (DEF)
6
4. Luis Crespo (DEF)
5
5. Marcos Calvo (DEF)
5
6. Gabriel Moreno (MID)
6
7. Norman Pearce (MID)
6
8. Hassan Braud (ATT)
6
9. Denny Sier (ATT)
6
10. Guillermo Barkero (ATT)
8
11. Marcos Delgado (ATT)
7
12. Marcos Torres (MID)
6
13. Jean-Philippe El Idrisi (MID)
0
14. Alejandro Calvo (GK)
6
1. Evangelos Tsoukalas (GK)
6
2. Phil Thomson (DEF)
6
3. Afonso Aviles (DEF)
6
4. Guilherme Bento (DEF)
6
5. Nicolás Aurellio (MID)
6
6. Sebastian Turek (MID)
8
7. Oscar Marsiglia (MID)
8
8. David Reimers (MID)
6
9. Nacer Ramdani (ATT)
9
10. Haruto Sugiyama (ATT)
7
11. Djamel Benmiloudi (ATT)
8
12. Gianni Galindo (DEF)
6
13. Leon Wiltord (MID)
6
14. Nenad Memin (MID)
6