Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mestalla where Valencia play Real Betis Balompié in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 20,111 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Valencia and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Valencia and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off!
2.36
0-0Rodolfo Santos passes the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Neuhaus.
3.22
0-0Martin Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu plays a perfect one-two with Guglielmo Cento and rushes in on goal... Ivo Yakubu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
6.46
0-0Stefan Spengler kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Cano. Ivan Cano makes a probing pass to Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.48
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.23
Daniel Prieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.24
Daniel Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Hersi.
15.01
Patricio Gimenez threads the ball through to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
18.38
Real Betis Balompié are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.37
0-0Nicolas Moreno comes in with a late challenge on Ivo Yakubu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivo Yakubu stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.43
0-0Kevin Neuhaus barges into Guglielmo Cento. Kevin Neuhaus is given a warning by the referee! Guglielmo Cento stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.35
0-0Martin Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Bravo. Martin Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Ivan Bravo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.36
Albert Velasco sees space and advances. Albert Velasco shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
32.11
Daniel Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
36.47
Ivan Cano clumsily knocks into Albert Velasco. The referee calls over Ivan Cano and shows him a yellow card! Albert Velasco runs off the knock.
39.01
Nicolas Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego El Khebir. Diego El Khebir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.53
Patricio Gimenez threads the ball through to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Heering.
42.48
0-0Stefan Spengler knocks the ball forward to Patricio Gimenez. Patricio Gimenez makes a simple pass to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado passes the ball forward but Ivan Bravo is offside!
45.00
Diego El Khebir knocks the ball forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Delgado but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Valencia kick off!
54.32
Daniel Prieto makes a simple pass to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andy Hersi easily picks it out of the air!
55.00
Patricio Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Greig who gathers it comfortably.
57.20
Albert Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.13
Oscar Flores catches Rafael Arias on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Flores and warns him to calm down! Rafael Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.41
Andres Delgado makes a simple pass to Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Andy Hersi manages to gather it comfortably.
66.20
Patricio Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alec Greig easily smothers it.
67.13
Rodolfo Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.29
Daniel Prieto knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.31
1-0Ivan Cano passes the ball forward to Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.49
Patricio Gimenez sees space and advances. Patricio Gimenez shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.38
Andres Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos makes a probing pass to Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.04
Diego El Khebir sees a break and surges forward. Diego El Khebir plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Arias and rushes in on goal... Diego El Khebir makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alec Greig easily smothers it.
84.52
Daniel Prieto passes the ball forward to Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Andy Hersi.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Rafael Arias 75 |