Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 19,223 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Diez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Diez.
0.00
0-0Valencia get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Edgar Moreira barges into Gill Paradiso. The referee brings Edgar Moreira to one side and gives him a warning! Gill Paradiso runs off the knock.
3.52
0-0Pierpaolo Solimeno flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Moreira controls it well on his chest. Edgar Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Matthews. Michael Matthews whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
12.32
1-0Marco Di Biagio threads a neat ball through to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Matthews. Michael Matthews plays a one-two with Edgar Moreira and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Michael Matthews provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.06
1-0Nicolas Arendt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy flicks a high pass forward to Morris Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Morris Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Quim Barbosa but he's offside!
21.47
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.55
Kofi Heerkens decides to run forward with the ball. Kofi Heerkens flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Fromm controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Fromm runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Albrecht Fromm provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.30
1-0Darren Edworthy laces a weighted ball forward to Quim Barbosa. Quim Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Albrecht Fromm and advances towards the goal... Quim Barbosa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Claus Favo manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.45
Sebastian Pena flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Moreira easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Max Carrick. Max Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Moreira but the linesman indicates offside!
34.35
1-0Albrecht Fromm sees space and advances. Albrecht Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Pena.
40.47
With some swift thinking, Albrecht Fromm plays the ball forward to Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Favo who gathers it comfortably.
42.47
Pierpaolo Solimeno passes the ball forward to Michael Matthews. Michael Matthews whips in a cross ball towards Max Carrick. Max Carrick shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Albrecht Fromm knocks the ball forward to Gary Lineker. Gary Lineker shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Claus Favo!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid have changed their lineup with Christopher Van Bommel replacing Albrecht Fromm. The Real Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the second half underway!
47.03
2-0Gill Paradiso hacks Edgar Moreira from behind! The referee warns Gill Paradiso to calm down! Edgar Moreira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.37
Christopher Van Bommel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christopher Van Bommel controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gary Lineker through on goal. Gary Lineker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Claus Favo.
50.05
2-0Corner kick to Real Madrid. Nicolas Arendt plays it out to the edge of the box. Bruno Ferreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.55
Darren Edworthy sees Gary Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Lineker plays a scrappy one-two with Morris Cadamarteri and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gary Lineker provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.38
Marco Di Biagio flicks a high ball forward to Michael Matthews who takes it down. Michael Matthews shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.50
Darren Edworthy makes a probing pass to Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.50
2-2Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Harvey Potts replacing Kofi Heerkens and Luke Keane replacing Darren Edworthy .
66.12
2-2Luke Keane catches Pierpaolo Solimeno on the ankles. The referee calls over Luke Keane and shows him a yellow card! Pierpaolo Solimeno runs off the knock.
67.30
Bruno Ferreira catches Marco Di Biagio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Di Biagio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.49
Gill Paradiso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Keane. Luke Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Barbosa. Quim Barbosa shoots from long range. Good keeping from Claus Favo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
70.47
2-2Nicolas Arendt takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Max Carrick reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.26
Titus Griffin makes a probing pass to Edgar Moreira. Edgar Moreira shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
73.56
Victor Pichichi receives the ball from a throw-in from Pierpaolo Solimeno. Victor Pichichi passes the ball forward to Edgar Moreira. Edgar Moreira edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Edgar Moreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
Bruno Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Van Bommel. Christopher Van Bommel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christopher Van Bommel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Crespo.
79.12
Christopher Van Bommel flicks a high pass forward. Morris Cadamarteri controls it well on his chest. Morris Cadamarteri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Barbosa but the linesman indicates offside!
81.56
With some swift thinking, Victor Pichichi plays the ball forward to Edgar Moreira. Edgar Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Arendt.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Claus Favo (GK)
7
2. Alfredo Crespo (DEF)
6
3. Titus Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Pena (DEF)
6
5. Hauke Engels (MID)
7
6. Marco Di Biagio (MID)
7
7. Pierpaolo Solimeno (MID)
6
8. Victor Pichichi (MID)
6
9. Max Carrick (ATT)
8
10. Edgar Moreira (ATT)
7
11. Michael Matthews (ATT)
9
12. Ernesto Calvo (GK)
0
13. Victor Castro (MID)
0
14. Cesar Oliveira (DEF)
0
1. Enrique Prieto (GK)
6
2. Gill Paradiso (DEF)
6
3. Kofi Heerkens (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Ferreira (DEF)
5
5. Nicolas Arendt (DEF)
6
6. Darren Edworthy (MID)
7
7. Albrecht Fromm (MID)
7
8. Morris Cadamarteri (ATT)
8
9. Quim Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11. Gary Lineker (ATT)
8
12. Luke Keane (MID)
5
13. Harvey Potts (DEF)
6
14. Christopher Van Bommel (MID)
7