Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 19,960 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off!
2.44
0-0Jose Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Rafael Moreira reads it well. Excellent keeping!
6.43
Graham Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Rafael Moreira.
10.15
0-0Filipe Martins makes a probing pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon flicks a high ball forward to Pius Van Kouwen who takes it down. Pius Van Kouwen knocks the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.52
0-0Julian Moya flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Chianese collects the pass. Massimo Chianese threads a neat ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.23
Graham Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Rafael Moreira. Excellent save.
20.11
0-1Samuel Varela knocks the ball forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.31
Julian Moya hits a low pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino surges forward with the ball. Jose Marcelino threads the ball through to Graham Hall but he's offside!
27.19
Samuel Varela laces a through ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Chianese who brings the ball under control. Massimo Chianese lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari makes a looping header on goal. Rafael Moreira manages to gather it.
30.21
Graham Hall sees Henning Haaland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Moreira with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
33.06
Massimo Chianese threads the ball through to Graham Hall. Graham Hall whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Rafael Moreira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.13
0-3Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward to Ali Bruno who brings the ball neatly under control. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
39.01
Massimo Chianese threads a neat ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Henning Haaland kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. With a superhuman jump, Henning Haaland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rafael Moreira didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
47.46
With vision, Julian Moya picks a pass forward to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese threads the ball through to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
49.28
Daniel Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Dianboto Dacourt. Dianboto Dacourt laces a weighted ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez deftly passes the ball to Edouard Blanc, releasing him through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Edouard Blanc provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Bonaventure Manfredini!
51.37
Paul Watson sees Massimo Chianese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Massimo Chianese makes a simple pass to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.39
Showing great composure, Dianboto Dacourt plays the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Felipe Leon is offside!
60.47
0-3RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Arturo Caminero replacing Paul Watson .
61.57
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.51
Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henning Haaland shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
71.46
Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Leon who brings the ball under control. Felipe Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.16
Graham Hall hits a low pass to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese sees Daniel Viana just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Viana takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it.
75.19
0-4Dianboto Dacourt catches Samuele Pecorari on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuele Pecorari carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.19
Showing composure, Dianboto Dacourt picks a pass forward to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Varela.
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
| Samuele Pecorari 20, 33 Daniel Viana 30 Henning Haaland 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samuele Pecorari of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Moreira (GK)
7
2. Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
3. Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Martins (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Alonso (DEF)
6
6. Felipe Leon (MID)
6
7. Ali Bruno (MID)
6
8. Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
6
9. Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10. Michael Brunswijk (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Saez (ATT)
6
12. Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13. Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID)
0
14. Arturo Duran (ATT)
0
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2. Samuel Varela (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
4. Julian Moya (DEF)
6
5. Paul Watson (DEF)
6
6. Graham Hall (MID)
8
7. Jose Marcelino (MID)
6
8. Massimo Chianese (MID)
7
9. Henning Haaland (ATT)
9
10. Daniel Viana (ATT)
7
11. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
9
12. Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
13. Enrique Caminero (MID)
0
14. Claudio Cruz (MID)
0