Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Risky Business |
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Zaragoza. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Real Zaragoza kick off and get the match underway!
3.17
0-0Pius Olembé advances with the ball. Pius Olembé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Roman.
8.01
0-0Enrique Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Torres. Jose Fortes Torres makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.42
Enrique Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.40
0-1Ross Lee makes a probing pass to Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé sees space and advances. Pius Olembé whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gregorio Ruiz scores for Real Zaragoza!!
15.32
Ali Sinouh knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Nieto.
21.35
0-1Ali Sinouh takes it forward alone. Ali Sinouh shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marcos Romero manages to keep it out.
22.16
0-1Valencia are easily keeping Real Zaragoza at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.18
Andres Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Torres. Jose Fortes Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.02
Martin Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Marcos Romero!
36.27
Elena Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Navarro. Martin Navarro passes the ball forward to Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz powers a header at goal but somehow Marcos Romero manages to keep it out.
38.06
Real Zaragoza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Valencia's defence.
42.16
0-1Enrique Segarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Gimenez but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
53.43
Ali Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.12
0-2Martin Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Diez. The referee calls over Martin Navarro and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Diez stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.26
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.24
Romero P. Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh threads the ball through to Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.43
Ali Sinouh passes the ball forward to Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
75.28
Edmundo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Zubizarreta. Antonio Zubizarreta makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Torres. Jose Fortes Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
77.22
Romero P. Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Olembé. Pius Olembé flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.19
Elena Segarra knocks the ball forward to Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh makes a probing pass to Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz goes all the way! Gregorio Ruiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Marcos Romero.
84.38
Romero P. Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Dudek. Marek Dudek decides to run forward with the ball. Marek Dudek lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.53
Kurt Bodart decides to run forward with the ball. Kurt Bodart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Elena Segarra knocks the ball forward to Marek Dudek. Marek Dudek surges forward with the ball. Marek Dudek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Roman.
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