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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play Valencia in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
Elvis Aldegani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Beck. Sven Beck shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.05
Alexander Emmerlich threads the ball through to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.40
Sebastian Kistner surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Dei collects the pass. Francesco G. Dei whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Luis Santos effortlessly picks it out of the air!
8.53
Stefan Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Dei collects the pass. Francesco G. Dei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.51
Stefan Seeler makes a probing pass to Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sven Beck!
24.45
Achille Comazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes plays a one-two with Achille Comazzi and rushes in on goal... Tobias Backes rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.18
Stefan Seeler advances with the ball. Stefan Seeler rushes past Edmundo Aguilar! Stefan Seeler takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.52
Achille Comazzi knocks the ball forward to Jose Carmona. Jose Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Kubilay Özalan. What a save!
36.40
Edmundo Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Achille Comazzi. Achille Comazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Carmona. Jose Carmona finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
44.26
Elvis Aldegani takes a short throw-in bringing Stefan Seeler into play. Stefan Seeler makes a probing pass to Francesco G. Dei. Francesco G. Dei whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off the second half!
49.49
Elvis Aldegani flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright controls it well on his chest. Carlton Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.17
Achille Comazzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Carmona. Jose Carmona skips past Kai Herzog! Jose Carmona rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kubilay Özalan!
55.14
Kai Herzog threads a neat ball through to Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler makes a simple pass to Sven Beck. Sven Beck finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.41
Valencia have made a substitution with Bjorn Otto Bohinen replacing Jose Carmona .
61.51
Ralph Vieira makes a probing pass to Tobias Backes. Tobias Backes plays a one-two with Bjorn Otto Bohinen and advances towards the goal... Tobias Backes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
65.16
Alexander Emmerlich kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Beck. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.31
Arno Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Seeler collects the pass. Stefan Seeler chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright knocks the ball forward to Elvis Aldegani but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.47
Alexander Emmerlich knocks the ball forward to Elvis Aldegani. Elvis Aldegani shoots from long range but is denied by Luis Santos. Excellent save.
77.53
Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Sergio Jesus replacing Francesco G. Dei .
79.36
Jose Javier Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Backes who takes it down. Tobias Backes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.26
Stefan Seeler makes a probing pass to Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Emmerlich. Alexander Emmerlich connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.26
Elvis Aldegani sees Carlton Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.5217391304348 vs 43.4782608695652
Play Area
Home team third: 23.19%, Midfield: 47.83%, Away team third: 28.99%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Seeler of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Arno Wendel (GK)
6
4. Kai Herzog (DEF)
6
5. Bakary Eilts (DEF)
6
7. Stefan Seeler (MID)
9
7
9. Sven Beck (ATT)
9
10. Carlton Wright (ATT)
8
6

12. Quim Ferreira (DEF)
0
14. Sergio Jesus (ATT)
9

1. Luis Santos (GK)
7
2. Neil Mowbray (DEF)
6
6
6. Wayne Evans (MID)
6
7. Gregorio Sanz (MID)
6
7
9. Ralph Vieira (MID)
6
10. Tobias Backes (ATT)
6
11. Jose Carmona (ATT)
7

12. Stuart Hendry (ATT)
0
13. Clive Wiltord (GK)
0