Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 19,023 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia 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 Roberto Delgado.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia 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 Roberto Delgado.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off!
8.40
0-0Dietmar Hanke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Hanke controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Claudio Guardiola through on goal. Claudio Guardiola comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
10.37
Alfred Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Marsden plays a one-two with Kees Ricci and rushes in on goal... Alfred Marsden shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
16.46
Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.25
0-0Dietmar Hanke brings the ball forward. Dietmar Hanke makes a probing pass to Markus Rummenigge but he's offside!
22.42
0-0Jan Karnebeek knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith plays a one-two with Kees Ricci and rushes in on goal... Alfred Smith takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Tomas Alfieri.
26.56
Ian Vela surges forward with the ball. Ian Vela plays a one-two with Guilherme Moutinho and advances towards the goal... Ian Vela side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Tomas Alfieri. Excellent save.
27.47
Alfred Marsden hits a low pass to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho passes the ball forward but Alfred Smith is offside!
32.03
Orlando Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Hanke collects the pass. Dietmar Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.23
0-0Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball forward to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.10
0-0Jonathan Thompson catches Alfred Marsden on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Marsden runs off the knock.
40.14
Jonathan Thompson receives the ball from a throw-in from Dietmar Hanke. Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Thompson laces a weighted ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge cuts inside the box! Markus Rummenigge shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Muzzy Kayis.
41.19
0-0Dietmar Hanke takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Robert Völkl reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.08
Dietmar Hanke kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muzzy Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
44.13
Jonathan Thompson makes a simple pass to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
45.00
1-0Copain Klompe knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Alfred Marsden threads the ball through to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
48.36
Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Moutinho shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
49.35
1-0Copain Klompe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci plays a quick one-two with Guilherme Moutinho and rushes in on goal... Francesco Macchi comes in with a late challenge on Kees Ricci. Penalty not given!!
54.23
Ian Vela threads a neat ball through to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.19
Dietmar Hanke threads a neat ball through to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.48
1-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Gérard Guel replacing Alfred Smith, José Hinojosa replacing Copain Klompe and Patrick Milla replacing Harry Impey .
69.09
Ian Vela flicks a high pass forward. Kees Ricci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kees Ricci cuts inside the box! Kees Ricci comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.17
Jonathan Thompson makes a simple pass to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola makes a pass forward but Marco Waterreus makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
72.26
Francesco Macchi decides to run forward with the ball. Francesco Macchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco plays a quick one-two with Markus Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Juan Carrasco tries a spectacular strike but Muzzy Kayis reads it well. Great keeping!
81.11
Dietmar Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco edges inside the box! Juan Carrasco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.37
Dietmar Hanke flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Guardiola who takes it down. Claudio Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge shoots from just inside the box but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
85.16
Francesco Macchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke threads a neat ball through to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
89.57
Jonathan Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Juan Carrasco controls it well on his chest. Juan Carrasco runs straight at the defence! Juan Carrasco cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Carrasco of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
7
2. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
3. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
4. Robert Völkl (DEF)
6
5. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
6
6. Alfred Marsden (MID)
7
7. Copain Klompe (MID)
8
8. Ian Vela (MID)
7
9. Kees Ricci (ATT)
6
10. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
8
11. Alfred Smith (ATT)
6
12. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
13. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
14. Patrick Milla (MID)
6
1. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
7
2. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
6
3. Gary Davidson (DEF)
6
4. Francesco Macchi (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Gimenez (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
7
7. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
9
8. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
9. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
6
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
6
11. Juan Carrasco (ATT)
9
12. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0
13. Julian Rodriguez (MID)
0
14. Paul Schramm (MID)
0