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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 20,492 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off!
2.40
1-0Filipe Faria makes a probing pass to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.52
1-0Craig McNeill threads the ball through to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Davies but he's offside!
12.16
1-0Filipe Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.13
1-0Valencia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Athletic Club Bilbao's defence.
16.27
1-0Yohan David comes in with a late challenge on Wes Davies. The referee calls over Yohan David and shows him a yellow card! Wes Davies runs off the knock.
18.39
Kader Amrani threads the ball through to Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.49
1-0Kader Amrani passes the ball forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Cristiano Piacentini!
24.43
Diego El Khebir chips the ball to his team mate, Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez goes all the way! Isaac Chavez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
28.23
Filipe Faria brings the ball forward. Filipe Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.19
Billy Dickov hacks Dominic Matteo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.31
1-0Yohan David knocks the ball forward to Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.17
Roberto Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.00
1-0Diego El Khebir catches Roberto Gainza on the ankles. The referee calls over Diego El Khebir and warns him to calm down! Roberto Gainza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.32
Valencia are easily keeping Athletic Club Bilbao at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.05
Kader Amrani threads the ball through to Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Piacentini.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off the second half!
48.17
Christian Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rolf Casati. Rolf Casati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
49.32
Rolf Casati kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Cristiano Piacentini manages to gather it comfortably.
54.53
Diego El Khebir knocks the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Dickov.
55.57
Diego El Khebir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Petros Devitsakis scores for Valencia!!
63.03
2-0Roberto Carmona catches Filipe Faria on the ankles. Roberto Carmona is warned by the referee! Filipe Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.44
Pablo Nunez knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
69.46
Leonardo Ramos brings the ball forward. Leonardo Ramos knocks the ball forward to Wes Davies. Wes Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
71.07
Yohan David knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Cristiano Piacentini had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
85.04
Roberto Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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