Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to RCD Espanyol. 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 RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off and get the first half underway!
4.23
0-0Kasper Laudrup flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Smith controls it well on his chest. Alfred Smith whips in a cross ball towards Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Danny Rizzo. What a save!
8.36
0-0Mike Hapgood flicks a high pass forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki who brings the ball under control. Hidetoshi Yamazaki sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
9.11
With great vision, Simion Urzica plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.18
0-0Mike Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Impey.
16.20
Harry Impey flicks a high pass forward. Jan Karnebeek controls it well on his chest. Jan Karnebeek knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.51
Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Kees Ricci controls it well on his chest. Kees Ricci whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Danny Rizzo manages to keep it out.
24.44
Simion Urzica makes a probing pass to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from 25 yards but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
32.54
0-0Harry Impey comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Sullivan. Harry Impey is warned by the referee! Kevin Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.28
Gérard Guel knocks the ball forward to Kasper Laudrup. Kasper Laudrup deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Gordon.
36.47
Florian Junger receives the ball from a throw-in from Oliver Zimmermann. Florian Junger flicks a high pass forward. Mike Hapgood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli who takes it down. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Muzzy Kayis manages to gather it comfortably.
39.13
Oliver Zimmermann gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Simion Urzica flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Lupatelli who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
49.36
0-0Alfred Marsden clumsily knocks into Mike Hapgood. The referee calls over Alfred Marsden and shows him a yellow card! Mike Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.38
With a delightful solo run, Mike Hapgood stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.11
Simion Urzica receives the ball from a throw-in from Nick Mustoe. Simion Urzica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.21
Gérard Guel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden threads a neat ball through to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Gordon.
60.53
0-0Valencia have made 2 substitutions with Oleg Lumsdon replacing Harry Impey and Aron De Boer replacing Jan Karnebeek .
65.35
Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Nunez controls it well on his chest. Pablo Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Gordon.
66.15
Oliver Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Mike Hapgood. Mike Hapgood hits a low pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
69.25
0-0Oleg Lumsdon barges into Alessandro Lupatelli. The referee warns Oleg Lumsdon to calm down! Alessandro Lupatelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.34
Mike Hapgood advances with the ball. Mike Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
72.35
Alfred Marsden threads a neat ball through to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.04
Oliver Zimmermann makes a simple pass to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. With great vision, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Völkl.
75.23
Mike Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli tries a spectacular long range effort but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
77.18
Valencia have made a substitution with José Hinojosa replacing Kees Ricci .
81.18
Alfred Smith catches Scott Gordon on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfred Smith and warns him to calm down! Scott Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.38
Gérard Guel flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Laudrup collects the pass. Kasper Laudrup flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Nunez who takes it down. Pablo Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Danny Rizzo is on top of it.
87.46
Kasper Laudrup flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Nunez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith flicks the ball with his head. Danny Rizzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.39
Alfred Marsden knocks the ball forward to José Hinojosa. José Hinojosa shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Scott Gordon threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees a break and surges forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips the ball goalwards with his head but Muzzy Kayis reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
8
2. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
3. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
4. Gérard Guel (DEF)
7
5. Robert Völkl (DEF)
6
6. Kasper Laudrup (MID)
7
7. Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
8. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
6
9. Kees Ricci (ATT)
7
10. Alfred Smith (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Nunez (ATT)
6
12. Oleg Lumsdon (DEF)
5
13. Aron De Boer (ATT)
6
14. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
8
2. Scott Gordon (DEF)
7
3. Oliver Zimmermann (DEF)
7
4. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
5. Simion Urzica (MID)
7
6. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
7. Mike Hapgood (MID)
9
8. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
7
9. Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
6
10. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
6
11. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
7
12. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
0
13. David Delporte (ATT)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0