Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play Liverpool in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 18,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Butragueno.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Butragueno.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
3.22
0-0Sven Buchwald advances with the ball. Sven Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.48
0-0Nicolas Leon threads the ball through to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by René Chappuis!
12.41
0-0Nicolas Leon flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges collects the pass. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andri Sigurjónsson.
14.29
0-0Craig Proctor catches Graeme Evans on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Proctor and warns him to calm down! Graeme Evans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.39
Andri Sigurjónsson clumsily knocks into Victor Verges. The referee calls over Andri Sigurjónsson and warns him to calm down! Victor Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.58
Fernando Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Leon. Nicolas Leon passes the ball forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Chappuis who gathers it comfortably.
22.16
Daisuke Okamoto makes a simple pass to Robin Koroglu. Robin Koroglu knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson powers a header at goal. Hugo Alonso effortlessly punches it away to safety.
24.39
Frederic Celdran passes the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.25
Boudewijn Hansma makes a probing pass to Nicolas Leon. Nicolas Leon brings the ball forward. Nicolas Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.58
From the throw-in, Nicolas Leon picks out Sven Buchwald. Sven Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to René Chappuis who gathers it comfortably.
34.21
Sven Buchwald clumsily knocks into Ruel Bellamy. The referee brings Sven Buchwald to one side and gives him a warning! Ruel Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.55
0-0Michelangelo Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Celdran collects the pass. Frederic Celdran takes it forward alone. Frederic Celdran plays a one-two with Victor Verges and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Frederic Celdran provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Damien Fenton, going wide.
44.19
0-0Corner kick to Levante UD. Sven Buchwald chips it out wide. Alex Henderson chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
47.54
Sven Buchwald makes a simple pass to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Fenton.
48.25
Ruel Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.21
Sven Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Verges tries a spectacular long range effort. René Chappuis gets down and covers it.
51.45
Boudewijn Hansma makes a simple pass to Nicolas Leon. With great vision, Nicolas Leon plays the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow René Chappuis manages to keep it out.
53.34
0-0Sven Buchwald clumsily knocks into Daisuke Okamoto. The referee calls over Sven Buchwald again and warns him to calm down! Daisuke Okamoto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.04
Without breaking stride, Adolfo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Victor Verges through on goal. Victor Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.54
Michelangelo Peruzzi clumsily knocks into Neil Westwood. The referee calls over Michelangelo Peruzzi and warns him to calm down! Neil Westwood runs off the knock.
60.58
Damien Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daisuke Okamoto. Daisuke Okamoto plays the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.37
Frederic Celdran flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Verges tries a spectacular long range effort but René Chappuis is on top of his game. Well saved!
69.33
Andri Sigurjónsson knocks the ball forward to Ruel Bellamy. Ruel Bellamy surges forward with the ball. Ruel Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Koroglu. Robin Koroglu flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Hugo Alonso!
71.55
Adolfo Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andri Sigurjónsson.
73.13
Daisuke Okamoto hacks Adolfo Guardiola from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Guardiola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.18
Nicolas Leon flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Martin controls it well on his chest. Daniel Martin finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by René Chappuis!
81.06
Nicolas Leon surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Leon shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.26
Andri Sigurjónsson hacks Graeme Evans from behind! Andri Sigurjónsson is warned by the referee again! Graeme Evans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
7
2. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
6
3. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Nunez (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Leon (MID)
9
6. Sven Buchwald (MID)
6
7. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
7
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Evans (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Martin (ATT)
7
12. Miguel Marin (DEF)
0
13. Enrique Gomez (MID)
0
14. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
0
1. René Chappuis (GK)
9
2. Damien Fenton (DEF)
6
3. Andri Sigurjónsson (DEF)
5
4. Craig Proctor (DEF)
6
5. Dean Wetherall (DEF)
6
6. Daisuke Okamoto (MID)
5
7. Ruel Bellamy (MID)
7
8. Thierry Brand (ATT)
6
9. Alex Henderson (ATT)
6
10. Robin Koroglu (ATT)
6
11. Neil Westwood (ATT)
6
12. Alan Mann (DEF)
0
13. Oscar Jr. Grava (MID)
0
14. Kevin Caldwell (MID)
0