Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Racing Ferrol | Racing Ferrol | ||||||||||||||||
| Richard Taylor | Richard Taylor | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis |  | 80 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Victor Jimenez | V. Jimenez | ||||||||
| Danny Southgate | D. Southgate |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Albert Perez | A. Perez | |||||||||
| Harry Impey | H. Impey | | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Paul Hamann | P. Hamann | |||||||||
| Gérard Guel | G. Guel |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Eduardo Garcia | E. Garcia | |||||||||
| Robert Völkl | R. Völkl |  | 69 | D | | 5 | | M | 69 | | Rodolfo Calvo | R. Calvo | |||||||||
| Jan Karnebeek | J. Karnebeek |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Luis Gil | L. Gil | |||||||||
| Oliver Schell | O. Schell | | 80 | M | | 7 | | | M | 62 | | Nicolas Jimenez | N. Jimenez | ||||||||
| Ian Vela | I. Vela |  | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Jose Nunez | J. Nunez | |||||||||
| Kees Ricci | K. Ricci | | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 |  | Alberto Gomes | A. Gomes | |||||||||
| Alfred Marsden | A. Marsden | | 79 | M | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Joe Van Galen | J. Van Galen | |||||||||
| Alfred Smith | A. Smith | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Juan Suarez | J. Suarez | |||||||||
| José Hinojosa | J. Hinojosa |  | 66 | D | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Patricio Lozano | P. Lozano | |||||||||
| Patrick Milla | P. Milla |  | 65 | M | | 13 | | M | 61 | | Albert Gonzalez | A. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Aron De Boer | A. De Boer | | 66 | A | | 14 | | A | 59 | | Albert Carcedo | A. Carcedo | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Racing Ferrol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia get the match underway!
4.40
1-0Without breaking stride, Jan Karnebeek plays the ball forward to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.18
1-0Rodolfo Calvo sees space and advances. Rodolfo Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Völkl.
10.30
1-0Danny Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Jan Karnebeek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Karnebeek knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.20
Rodolfo Calvo threads the ball through to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes passes the ball forward to Joe Van Galen. Joe Van Galen takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
22.43
1-0Nicolas Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes collects the pass. Alberto Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Muzzy Kayis. Excellent save.
36.36
Eduardo Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Gil. Luis Gil takes it forward alone. Luis Gil shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.20
1-0Juan Suarez catches Gérard Guel on the ankles. Juan Suarez is warned by the referee! Gérard Guel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol get the second half underway!
47.01
Jan Karnebeek chips the ball to his team mate, Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
49.15
Oliver Schell makes a probing pass to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith makes a convincing header. Alfred Smith scores for Valencia!!
53.48
Nicolas Jimenez clumsily knocks into Oliver Schell. The referee warns Nicolas Jimenez to calm down! Oliver Schell stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.53
With imagination, Rodolfo Calvo plays the ball forward to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.42
Jan Karnebeek flicks the ball to his team mate, Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.49
2-0Valencia have made 2 substitutions with José Hinojosa replacing Harry Impey and Patrick Milla replacing Ian Vela .
61.56
Jan Karnebeek threads the ball through to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.44
Nicolas Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Joe Van Galen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Van Galen lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Muzzy Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
65.19
Nicolas Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Juan Suarez controls it well on his chest. Juan Suarez rushes past José Hinojosa! Some silky footwork from Juan Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.39
2-1Kees Ricci catches Albert Perez on the ankles. The referee warns Kees Ricci to calm down! Albert Perez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.38
Jan Karnebeek comes in with a late challenge on Jose Nunez. Jan Karnebeek is given a warning by the referee! Jose Nunez runs off the knock.
75.18
Danny Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Marsden easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
77.17
Valencia have made a substitution with Aron De Boer replacing Kees Ricci .
79.26
Paul Hamann threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Jimenez. Nicolas Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Muzzy Kayis.
80.10
2-1It's a corner kick. Luis Gil loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jose Nunez rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.28
Oliver Schell hits a low pass to Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer knocks the ball forward, putting Alfred Marsden through on goal. Alfred Marsden shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.36
84.33
Jan Karnebeek flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Marsden collects the pass. Alfred Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Aron De Boer. Aron De Boer makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Luis Gil threads a neat ball through to Joe Van Galen. Joe Van Galen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Southgate.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alfred Smith 4, 49 | Juan Suarez 65 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
7
2. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
3. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
4. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
5. Robert Völkl (DEF)
6
6. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
7
7. Oliver Schell (MID)
6
8. Ian Vela (MID)
6
9. Kees Ricci (ATT)
8
10. Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
11. Alfred Smith (ATT)
9
12. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
13. Patrick Milla (MID)
6
14. Aron De Boer (ATT)
6
1. Victor Jimenez (GK)
6
2. Albert Perez (DEF)
6
3. Paul Hamann (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Calvo (MID)
6
6. Luis Gil (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Jimenez (MID)
7
8. Jose Nunez (MID)
6
9. Alberto Gomes (ATT)
6
10. Joe Van Galen (ATT)
6
11. Juan Suarez (ATT)
8
12. Patricio Lozano (GK)
0
13. Albert Gonzalez (MID)
0
14. Albert Carcedo (ATT)
0