Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast 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.
Both Valencia and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Valencia kicking off!
3.41
0-0Oliver Schell chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.32
0-0Robert Völkl sees a break and surges forward. Robert Völkl threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kees Ricci but the linesman indicates offside!
12.08
1-0Gérard Guel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek passes the ball forward to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei plays a one-two with Kees Ricci and rushes in on goal... Eric Edusei side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Danny Rizzo had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
15.16
Robert Völkl darts forward. Robert Völkl makes a probing pass to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.47
1-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.03
1-0Nick Mustoe passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal advances inside the box! Gregorio Vidal rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Muzzy Kayis manages to gather it.
21.39
Simion Urzica passes the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.47
Zvonimir Stanic makes an attacking run forward. Zvonimir Stanic threads the ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki but he's offside!
27.30
Oliver Schell advances with the ball. Oliver Schell plays a one-two with Eric Edusei and rushes in on goal... Oliver Schell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Danny Rizzo is on top of it.
28.29
Robert Völkl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schell. Oliver Schell threads a neat ball through to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei deftly passes the ball to Guilherme Moutinho, releasing him through on goal. Guilherme Moutinho rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
30.30
1-0Kees Ricci catches Florian Junger on the ankles. Kees Ricci is given a warning by the referee! Florian Junger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.07
Robert Völkl hacks Hidetoshi Yamazaki from behind! Robert Völkl is given a warning by the referee! Hidetoshi Yamazaki carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.26
Simion Urzica hits a low pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Muzzy Kayis.
34.12
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Florian Junger shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Muzzy Kayis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.14
Copain Klompe threads a neat ball through to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei plays a one-two with Kees Ricci and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Eric Edusei provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Danny Rizzo.
37.11
1-1Copain Klompe takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nick Mustoe reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.27
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes it forward alone. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
39.55
Jo Kippe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance but is denied by Muzzy Kayis. Excellent save.
44.39
1-1Oliver Schell makes a probing pass to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho plays a one-two with Eric Edusei and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Moutinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but Florian Junger blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
47.12
Jan Karnebeek chips the ball to his team mate, Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Danny Rizzo gets down and covers it.
48.50
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.57
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.22
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads the ball through to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.40
Harry Impey takes it forward alone. Harry Impey flicks a high pass forward. Kees Ricci collects the pass. Kees Ricci runs straight at the defence! Kees Ricci strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Danny Rizzo is on top of it.
60.32
1-1Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Danny Southgate replacing Kees Ricci, José Hinojosa replacing Jan Karnebeek and Alfred Smith replacing Robert Völkl .
63.12
Copain Klompe makes a simple pass to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho makes a defence splitting pass to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Danny Rizzo. Excellent save.
67.06
Simion Urzica knocks the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte whips in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Muzzy Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
69.27
Florian Junger threads the ball through to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson brings the ball forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte flicks the ball with his head but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
71.30
Alfred Marsden makes a probing pass to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.32
Gérard Guel sees Oliver Schell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Schell chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho rushes past Jo Kippe! Guilherme Moutinho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
81.39
Florian Junger breaks forward. Florian Junger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance. Good keeping from Muzzy Kayis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.10
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Florian Junger takes a shot at goal. The ball is well placed but Alfred Smith is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
8
2. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
3. Robert Völkl (DEF)
7
4. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
5. Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
6. Oliver Schell (MID)
7
7. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
6
8. Copain Klompe (MID)
6
9. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
9
10. Eric Edusei (ATT)
9
11. Kees Ricci (ATT)
7
12. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
13. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
14. Alfred Smith (ATT)
6
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
8
2. Florian Junger (DEF)
8
3. Jo Kippe (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
8
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
6
10. David Delporte (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
6
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0