Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play Deportivo Alaves in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
3.41
0-0With a delightful solo run, Frederic Celdran stretches the opposition's defence. Frederic Celdran finds some space and shoots from distance. Carlos Diez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
6.48
Dietmar Hanke knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola shoots from 25 yards but Hugo Alonso reads it well. Superb keeping!
8.54
Fernando Nunez threads a neat ball through to Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald passes the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Carlos Diez. Excellent save.
12.21
0-0Orlando Van Eijk kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke passes the ball forward to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Alonso who gathers it comfortably.
16.55
0-0Jonathan Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Guardiola who takes it down. Claudio Guardiola shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.49
0-0Ivan Cruz hacks Salvador Amador from behind! Ivan Cruz is shown the yellow card! Salvador Amador runs off the knock.
30.21
Sven Buchwald sees space and advances. Sven Buchwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco Macchi.
32.48
Jonathan Thompson darts forward. Jonathan Thompson plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Guardiola and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jonathan Thompson tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Hugo Alonso. What a great pair of hands!
34.27
Salvador Amador sees Frederic Celdran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Frederic Celdran plays the ball forward to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Carlos Diez is on top of his game. Great keeping!
44.30
Sverrir Thorvardarson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke threads a neat ball through to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
47.32
Jose Javier Guerrero threads the ball through to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.37
Jonathan Thompson receives the ball from a throw-in from Dietmar Hanke. Jonathan Thompson sees Marco Waterreus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Waterreus cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marco Waterreus provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.14
Sven Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio shoots from 20 yards but Carlos Diez is on top of it.
63.08
From the throw-in, Mustapha Nok picks out Francesco Macchi. With vision, Francesco Macchi picks a pass forward to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Guardiola who takes it down. Claudio Guardiola controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Markus Rummenigge through on goal. Markus Rummenigge takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Hugo Alonso!
66.50
Salvador Amador chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald brings the ball forward. Sven Buchwald shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
71.50
Graeme Evans barges into Sverrir Thorvardarson. The referee calls over Graeme Evans and shows him a yellow card! Sverrir Thorvardarson stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.26
Boudewijn Hansma hits a low pass to Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald passes the ball forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.42
Claudio Guardiola catches Salvador Amador on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Amador runs off the knock.
78.51
0-1Dietmar Hanke knocks the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz plays a quick one-two with Markus Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Ivan Cruz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.17
0-1Francesco Macchi barges into Daniel Martin. Francesco Macchi is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Martin runs off the knock.
83.48
Boudewijn Hansma flicks a high pass forward to Sven Buchwald who brings the ball under control. Sven Buchwald passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Carlos Diez. Excellent save.
84.12
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.01
Jose Javier Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Jonathan Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ivan Cruz 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Diez of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
7
2. Salvador Amador (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Nunez (DEF)
6
4. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Leon (MID)
6
6. Sven Buchwald (MID)
9
7. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
6
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
7
9. Nobu Akio (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Evans (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Martin (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Marin (DEF)
0
13. Craig Cooke (MID)
0
14. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
0
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
9
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4. Francesco Macchi (DEF)
6
5. Mustapha Nok (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
8
7. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
8
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
8
9. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
7
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
6
11. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Guardiola (ATT)
0
13. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
0
14. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0