Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Sociedad. 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 Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad get the match underway!
6.08
0-0Boudewijn Hansma flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Leon sees George Van Der Gouw in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin flicks the ball with his head. Ben Vernazza punches it away to safety.
12.10
0-1Mohammed Amoah sees Steve Ax in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Ax edges inside the box! Steve Ax rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.35
0-1Mohammed Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David De Witte. David De Witte plays a quick one-two with Steve Ax and rushes in on goal... David De Witte shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but Michelangelo Peruzzi is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
16.20
Mohammed Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.50
0-2Matt Bremner flicks a high ball forward to David De Witte who takes it down. David De Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. With a superhuman jump, Enrique Serrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
24.47
0-2Sven Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. George Van Der Gouw collects the pass. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
30.45
0-2Nicolas Leon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Leon makes a probing pass to Graeme Evans but he's offside!
32.14
Sven Buchwald knocks the ball forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.42
Sven Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
39.33
Sven Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniel Martin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
40.40
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Martin controls it well on his chest. Daniel Martin whips in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Ben Vernazza.
41.40
0-2Corner kick to Levante UD. Sven Buchwald chips it out wide. Pedro Vega reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
Matt Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ax controls it well on his chest. Steve Ax whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano makes a deft header. Solid save from Hugo Alonso.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad have changed their lineup with Sven Höfer replacing Steve Ax. The Levante UD players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
48.51
0-2Adolfo Guardiola catches Mohammed Amoah on the ankles. The referee calls over Adolfo Guardiola and shows him a yellow card! Mohammed Amoah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.29
Enrique Gomez barges into Mohammed Amoah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mohammed Amoah runs off the knock.
60.02
Sven Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. George Van Der Gouw controls it well on his chest. George Van Der Gouw shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.33
Pedro Vega gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Enrique Serrano knocks the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.53
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.27
Adolfo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.19
1-2Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Gregorio Verges replacing Pedro Vega and Shaun Woodcock replacing Matt Bremner .
81.50
Enrique Gomez plays the ball forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
Salvador Amador passes the ball forward to Adolfo Guardiola. Adolfo Guardiola threads the ball through to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Vernazza with no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
87.39
Adolfo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Ben Vernazza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Sven Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw runs straight at the defence! George Van Der Gouw makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
| George Van Der Gouw 71, 90 Daniel Martin 83, 87 | Steve Ax 12 Enrique Serrano 16 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
6
2. Salvador Amador (DEF)
6
3. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
4. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Leon (MID)
6
6. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Sven Buchwald (MID)
7
8. Enrique Gomez (MID)
5
9. Daniel Martin (ATT)
9
10. Graeme Evans (ATT)
7
11. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
9
12. Miguel Marin (DEF)
0
13. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
0
14. Victor Verges (ATT)
0
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
3. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
5. Colin Law (DEF)
6
6. Matt Bremner (MID)
6
7. Mohammed Amoah (MID)
7
8. Steve Ax (ATT)
7
9. David De Witte (ATT)
6
10. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
7
11. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
12. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
6
13. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
6
14. Sven Höfer (ATT)
6