Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 15,609 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico  Medina.


0.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
3.54
Daniel Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Moreno. Juan Moreno makes a simple pass to Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
9.40
Carmelo Zanon hacks Juan Arias from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.07
Jacques Celestini flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Moreno. Juan Moreno sees Carmelo Zanon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carmelo Zanon whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ahmed Delmotte!
14.31
Pedro Blanco hits a low pass to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon knocks the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Moya plays the ball forward to Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.46
Jose Javier Herrero makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Herrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.05
Oscar Suarez barges into Jacques Celestini. The referee warns Oscar Suarez to calm down! Jacques Celestini runs off the knock.
33.39
Alejandro Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.09
Ralph Kasper threads a neat ball through to Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco sees Roberto Vicente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
36.23
Titus Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Moya. Alejandro Moya threads a neat ball through to Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Mccann.
39.44
Adam Howells hits a low pass to Oscar Munoz. Oscar Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Monterrubio who gathers it comfortably.
42.50
Rodolfo Del Sol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Nieto. Alfredo Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Monterrubio who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Pedro Blanco plays the ball forward to Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Oviedo kick off the second half!
53.18
Christophe Zouaoui hacks Adam Howells from behind! Christophe Zouaoui is given a warning by the referee! Adam Howells hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.27
Juan Moreno darts forward. Juan Moreno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.25
Leon Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon skips past Titus Lightfoot! Carmelo Zanon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
59.10
Leon Mccann surges forward with the ball. Leon Mccann threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte cuts inside the box! Jose Javier Herrero clumsily knocks into Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.49
Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Ahmed Delmotte, Gregorio Gento replacing Juan Moreno and Alberto Carrasco replacing Jacques Celestini .
61.49
Christophe Zouaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vicente. Roberto Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Leon. Alejandro Leon whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Hugo Jesus!
63.05
Alejandro Moya knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Nieto. Alfredo Nieto shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
66.48
Gregorio Gento threads a neat ball through to Roberto Vicente. Roberto Vicente threads the ball through into the box. Carmelo Zanon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.07
Gregorio Gento flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Leon controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Leon makes a great pass forward. Carmelo Zanon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.21
Showing composure, Eduardo Gento plays the ball forward to Alfredo Nieto. Alfredo Nieto rushes past Alberto Carrasco! Some awkward footwork from Alfredo Nieto provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.05
Titus Lightfoot barges into Carmelo Zanon. The referee brings Titus Lightfoot to one side and gives him a warning! Carmelo Zanon stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.52
Pedro Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vicente. Roberto Vicente passes the ball forward to Alejandro Leon. Some good footwork from Alejandro Leon provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Hugo Jesus manages to keep it out.
87.34
Pedro Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vicente collects the pass. Roberto Vicente puts a great ball through. Carmelo Zanon runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Roberto Vicente catches Juan Arias on the ankles. Roberto Vicente is shown the yellow card! Juan Arias runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.8205128205128 vs 37.1794871794872
Play Area
Home team third: 25.64%, Midfield: 44.87%, Away team third: 29.49%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Delmotte of Valencia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Daniel Ortega (DEF)
6
3. Leon Mccann (DEF)
6
5. Ralph Kasper (DEF)
6
7. Pedro Blanco (MID)
7
8. Juan Moreno (MID)
6
9
10. Carmelo Zanon (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Vicente (ATT)
6

6
13. Gregorio Gento (MID)
6
6

1. Hugo Jesus (GK)
6
6
4. Juan Arias (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Adam Howells (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Gento (MID)
7
9. Oscar Munoz (ATT)
7
10. Alfredo Nieto (ATT)
8
11. Oscar Suarez (ATT)
9

12. Hugo Segarra (DEF)
0
0
14. Paulo Veloso (DEF)
0