Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 20,605 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Nicholas Jones makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denni Tomasson. Denni Tomasson flicks the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.50
Niklas Lidstrom knocks the ball forward to Denni Tomasson. Denni Tomasson kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.06
0-0Filipe Faria passes the ball forward to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Dida.
27.01
Roberto Saez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.53
Filipe Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.43
Alex Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Calvo. Elena Calvo plays a perfect one-two with Ricardo Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Elena Calvo takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.26
0-0Ricardo Pinheiro hacks Kasper Laudrup from behind! The referee calls over Ricardo Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Kasper Laudrup grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.28
0-0Marco Dida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Pierre Casagrande. Jean-Pierre Casagrande knocks the ball forward to Elena Calvo. Elena Calvo shoots from outside the area but Joe Tuhuteru is on top of it.
38.31
Niklas Lidstrom passes the ball forward to Rolf Casati. Rolf Casati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis whips in a cross ball towards Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez powers a header at goal but somehow Sebastian Jimenez manages to keep it out.
39.20
Denni Tomasson chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.22
Filipe Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sebastian Jimenez.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Real Madrid kick off!
61.55
1-0Niklas Lidstrom makes a beautiful solo run. Niklas Lidstrom advances with the ball. Niklas Lidstrom goes all the way! Niklas Lidstrom takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niklas Lidstrom!
66.24
Diego El Khebir sees a break and surges forward. Diego El Khebir lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.01
Alex Niven threads the ball through to Elena Calvo. Elena Calvo shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Joe Tuhuteru.
69.38
Jean-Pierre Casagrande makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Calvo. Elena Calvo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.12
Diego El Khebir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.42
Niklas Lidstrom flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria makes a probing pass to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
78.53
Vincenzo Schulze chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.52
Denni Tomasson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Jimenez easily smothers it!
84.16
Denni Tomasson makes a simple pass to Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Jimenez easily smothers it!
85.40
Filipe Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.21
Jean-Pierre Casagrande passes the ball forward to Franceco Stendardo. Franceco Stendardo shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Filipe Faria advances with the ball. Filipe Faria goes all the way! Filipe Faria takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sebastian Jimenez!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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