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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Pierre Wome makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre Wome knocks the ball forward to John Morrison. John Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
4.12
0-0Alonso Zamora takes it forward alone. Alonso Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba but the linesman indicates offside!
8.14
Jason Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist flicks the ball with his head but somehow Marc-Vivien Devaux manages to keep it out.
9.30
Nelson Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison passes the ball forward but Francisco Siri Dominguez is offside!
10.11
0-0Massimo Vitor Santiago kicks a strong pass forward to Glenn Winter. Glenn Winter makes a beautiful solo run. Glenn Winter shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.56
1-0Glenn Winter decides to run forward with the ball. Glenn Winter plays a perfect one-two with Colin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Glenn Winter rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Glenn Winter!
21.21
Alonso Zamora makes a beautiful solo run. Alonso Zamora whips in a cross ball towards John Morrison. John Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ismael Izzet easily picks it out of the air!
22.20
Nelson Ramirez passes the ball forward to John Morrison. John Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba powers a header at goal. Saidu A. Ikpeba scores for Albacete Balompie!!
26.24
Glenn Winter flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Marc-Vivien Devaux!
30.19
Jason Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Raul Pantanelli. Raul Pantanelli passes the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry goes all the way! Colin Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.51
1-1Massimo Vitor Santiago makes a beautiful solo run. Massimo Vitor Santiago makes a probing pass to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.33
Glenn Winter threads the ball through to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Marc-Vivien Devaux!
44.25
Massimo Vitor Santiago makes a simple pass to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre Wome.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the second half underway!
49.47
Nelson Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.34
Alonso Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ismael Izzet manages to gather it comfortably.
57.25
Glenn Winter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.32
Raul Pantanelli passes the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre Wome.
61.22
Raul Pantanelli passes the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar flicks the ball with his head. Marc-Vivien Devaux manages to gather it comfortably.
66.56
Nelson Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.34
Pablo Artime deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar whips in a cross ball towards Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.44
Alonso Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards John Morrison. John Morrison flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.17
Raul Pantanelli knocks the ball forward to Callum McCoist. Callum McCoist shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.05
Quim Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Quim Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ismael Izzet manages to gather it comfortably.
77.52
Jason Burgess takes it forward alone. Jason Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
78.51
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.22
Glenn Winter flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar plays a perfect one-two with Colin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.50
Glenn Winter knocks the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Moutinho.
85.11
Alonso Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ismael Izzet easily smothers it!
87.33
1-1Raul Pantanelli hacks Luis Saavedra from behind! The referee calls over Raul Pantanelli and warns him to calm down! Luis Saavedra grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.39
1-1Quim Antunes catches Arturo Ruiz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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