Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Numancia | Numancia | ||||||||||||||||
| James Hughes | James Hughes | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ade Aliyu | A. Aliyu |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Julian Rodriquez | J. Rodriquez | |||||||||
| Yuriy Donenko | Y. Donenko |  | 82 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Brahim Meriem | B. Meriem | |||||||||
| Mast H. Amunike | M. Amunike | | 81 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Alejandro Rubio | A. Rubio | |||||||||
| Aristide Dadi | A. Dadi |  | 77 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Juan Andres | J. Andres | |||||||||
| Edgar Fonseca | E. Fonseca |  | 75 | M | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Johnny Dufournet | J. Dufournet | |||||||||
| Chad Allen | C. Allen |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 |  | António Quezada | A. Quezada | |||||||||
| Adrian Hunt | A. Hunt |  | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 |  | Duncan Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Juan Suarez | J. Suarez | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Alberto Dominguez | A. Dominguez | |||||||||
| Wayne Joseph | W. Joseph | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Niccol˜ Maltagliati | N. Maltagliati | |||||||||
| Frode Johnsen | F. Johnsen |  | 83 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Arturo Vidal | A. Vidal | |||||||||
| Issoumaila Diallo | I. Diallo | | 89 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Fernando Diez | F. Diez | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Numancia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Valencia and Numancia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Valencia and Numancia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Valencia start the match!
3.11
0-0Johnny Dufournet makes a probing pass to Fernando Diez. Fernando Diez passes the ball forward to Niccol˜ Maltagliati. Niccol˜ Maltagliati rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.03
0-0Alberto Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Fonseca. The referee calls over Alberto Dominguez and warns him to calm down! Edgar Fonseca runs off the knock.
14.59
António Quezada makes a probing pass to Niccol˜ Maltagliati. Niccol˜ Maltagliati shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ade Aliyu manages to gather it comfortably.
15.39
0-0Mast H. Amunike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chad Allen. Chad Allen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.20
0-0Mast H. Amunike threads the ball through to Chad Allen. Chad Allen makes a probing pass to Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Rodriquez who gathers it comfortably.
20.22
Chad Allen knocks the ball forward to Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.48
Wayne Joseph catches Juan Andres on the ankles. Wayne Joseph is given a warning by the referee! Juan Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.48
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.11
1-0Yuriy Donenko makes a probing pass to Chad Allen. Chad Allen knocks the ball to his team mate, Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Issoumaila Diallo!
34.09
Chad Allen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo lofts in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Julian Rodriquez.
40.29
Juan Suarez makes a simple pass to Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Rodriquez who gathers it comfortably.
42.20
Juan Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Dominguez. Alberto Dominguez makes a simple pass to Niccol˜ Maltagliati. Niccol˜ Maltagliati shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ade Aliyu easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Numancia kick off the second half!
48.28
Chad Allen makes a probing pass to Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.51
Aristide Dadi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chad Allen. Chad Allen kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Julian Rodriquez.
55.05
António Quezada flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Diez. Fernando Diez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.15
Chad Allen knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Julian Rodriquez.
66.45
Mast H. Amunike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Hunt. Adrian Hunt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Julian Rodriquez manages to gather it comfortably.
67.28
Yuriy Donenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Hunt. Adrian Hunt advances with the ball. Adrian Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Julian Rodriquez is on top of it.
72.16
Juan Suarez threads the ball through to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen plays a perfect one-two with Issoumaila Diallo and rushes in on goal... Frode Johnsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Julian Rodriquez had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
78.10
Mast H. Amunike flicks the ball to his team mate, Chad Allen. Chad Allen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Issoumaila Diallo. Issoumaila Diallo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Issoumaila Diallo scores for Valencia!!
87.34
4-0Brahim Meriem comes in with a late challenge on Juan Suarez. Brahim Meriem is shown the yellow card! Juan Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Issoumaila Diallo 27, 48, 78 Frode Johnsen 72 |