Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad | ||||||||||||||||
| Richard Taylor | Richard Taylor | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis |  | 80 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 69 |  | Ben Vernazza | B. Vernazza | |||||||
| Danny Southgate | D. Southgate | | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Artur Veloso | A. Veloso | |||||||||
| Harry Impey | H. Impey | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Pedro Vega | P. Vega | |||||||||
| Robert Völkl | R. Völkl |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Francesco G. Alfieri | F. Alfieri | |||||||||
| José Hinojosa | J. Hinojosa |  | 66 | D | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Gregorio Peiro | G. Peiro | |||||||||
| Jan Karnebeek | J. Karnebeek |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Shaun Woodcock | S. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Oliver Schell | O. Schell |  | 80 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Martin Galadames | M. Galadames | |||||||||
| Ian Vela | I. Vela |  | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Albert Garrido | A. Garrido | |||||||||
| Kasper Laudrup | K. Laudrup |  | 81 | M | | 9 | | A | 72 |  | Ole Gunnar Kippe | O. Kippe | |||||||||
| Kees Ricci | K. Ricci | | 83 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Enrique Serrano | E. Serrano | |||||||||
| Alfred Smith | A. Smith | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Enrique Prieto | E. Prieto | |||||||||
| Gérard Guel | G. Guel |  | 69 | D | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Claudio Pirri | C. Pirri | |||||||||
| Alfred Marsden | A. Marsden | | 79 | M | | 13 | | D | 67 |  | Colin Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Patrick Milla | P. Milla |  | 65 | M | | 14 | | D | 66 | | Gregorio Verges | G. Verges | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
3.05
0-1Francesco G. Alfieri threads the ball through to Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido makes an attacking run forward. Albert Garrido passes the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
6.58
0-1Harry Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek plays the ball forward to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.06
0-1Jan Karnebeek knocks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup whips in a cross ball towards Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Francesco G. Alfieri happens to be in the right place to block it.
10.53
Shaun Woodcock threads the ball through to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.16
0-1Oliver Schell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith heads the ball goalwards. Ben Vernazza manages to gather it comfortably.
14.42
Jan Karnebeek flicks a high ball forward to Kees Ricci who takes it down. Kees Ricci whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Ben Vernazza!
16.01
0-1Harry Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Vela. Ian Vela changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ian Vela makes a great pass forward. Kasper Laudrup sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
18.29
0-1Francesco G. Alfieri flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Woodcock controls it well on his chest. Shaun Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. With a superhuman jump, Enrique Serrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.32
Harry Impey threads a neat ball through to Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Laudrup collects the pass. Kasper Laudrup sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.10
With great vision, José Hinojosa plays the ball forward to Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek flicks a high pass forward. Kees Ricci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kees Ricci knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Alfieri.
30.26
Robert Völkl threads a neat ball through to Ian Vela. Ian Vela flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Laudrup holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kasper Laudrup shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
32.02
Jan Karnebeek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith makes a great pass forward. Kasper Laudrup sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
42.46
Oliver Schell makes a probing pass to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
44.02
Danny Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Vela. Ian Vela flicks a high pass forward to Kasper Laudrup who brings the ball under control. Kasper Laudrup knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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 Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
47.50
Danny Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Vela. Ian Vela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kasper Laudrup but he's offside!
49.26
Shaun Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Shaun Woodcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by José Hinojosa.
51.20
0-1Robert Völkl comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Prieto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrique Prieto runs off the knock.
54.09
José Hinojosa sees a break and surges forward. José Hinojosa threads a neat ball through to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.47
0-1Valencia have made 2 substitutions with Gérard Guel replacing Harry Impey and Alfred Marsden replacing Kees Ricci .
66.19
José Hinojosa makes a simple pass to Oliver Schell. Oliver Schell flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
67.51
Jan Karnebeek chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ben Vernazza. Excellent save.
71.35
Shaun Woodcock hits a low pass to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by José Hinojosa.
72.21
Jan Karnebeek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.23
Martin Galadames hits a low pass to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
77.31
Valencia have made a substitution with Patrick Milla replacing Kasper Laudrup .
79.52
Gérard Guel advances with the ball. Gérard Guel threads the ball through to Patrick Milla. Patrick Milla finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.42
With some swift thinking, Jan Karnebeek plays the ball forward to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Milla. Patrick Milla rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.27
José Hinojosa makes a probing pass to Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek laces a through ball forward to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Ben Vernazza!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
6
2. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
3. Harry Impey (DEF)
7
4. Robert Völkl (DEF)
5
5. José Hinojosa (DEF)
7
6. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
9
7. Oliver Schell (MID)
7
8. Ian Vela (MID)
7
9. Kasper Laudrup (MID)
6
10. Kees Ricci (ATT)
6
11. Alfred Smith (ATT)
7
12. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
13. Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
14. Patrick Milla (MID)
6
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
9
2. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
7
5. Gregorio Peiro (MID)
6
6. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
7
7. Martin Galadames (MID)
6
8. Albert Garrido (MID)
7
9. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
8
10. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6
11. Enrique Prieto (ATT)
6
12. Claudio Pirri (MID)
0
13. Colin Law (DEF)
0
14. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0