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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Atlético Osasuna. A crowd of 18,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ  Ortega.


0.00
The first half starts with Valencia kicking off!
4.47
Wilson David knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Müller. Nico Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Claudio José Mari!
6.24
Kai Metzger comes in with a late challenge on Romarin Job. Kai Metzger is shown the yellow card! Romarin Job hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.02
Miguel Prieto hacks Stephan Amoah from behind! The referee brings Miguel Prieto to one side and gives him a warning! Stephan Amoah runs off the knock.
14.38
Christian Diliso flicks a high pass forward to Nico Müller who brings the ball under control. Nico Müller whips in a cross ball towards Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Claudio José Mari had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
18.19
Stephan Amoah flicks a high ball forward to Nico Müller who takes it down. Nico Müller finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
22.04
Romarin Job makes a probing pass to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah makes a simple pass to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Claudio José Mari easily smothers it!
24.39
Arjen De Visser flicks a high pass forward. Kai Metzger controls it well on his chest. Kai Metzger shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
28.27
Edmundo Dominguez sees Martin Sakho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Sakho rushes past Aron Sluiter! Martin Sakho rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Claudio José Mari. Excellent save.
32.12
Wilson David laces a through ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
33.02
Aniello Cevoli flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Amoah controls it well on his chest. Stephan Amoah runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephan Amoah knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nico Müller is offside!
40.04
With some swift thinking, Stephan Amoah plays the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Baggio but the linesman indicates offside!
42.14
Wilson David makes a simple pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.09
Aniello Cevoli chips the ball to his team mate, Wilson David. Wilson David flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio controls it well on his chest. Walter Baggio plays a quick one-two with Martin Sakho and rushes in on goal... Walter Baggio shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Claudio José Mari.
45.00
Stephan Amoah takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Elena Iglesias reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Osasuna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Osasuna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Osasuna kick off!
47.28
Romarin Job threads a neat ball through to Wilson David. Wilson David takes it forward alone. Wilson David rushes past Felipe Andres! Wilson David shoots from just inside the box. Wilson David scores for Valencia!!
53.07
Garcia Duque Sgrò makes a probing pass to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
54.20
Arjen De Visser flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Molowny who takes it down. Ivan Molowny shoots from 20 yards. Fouad Bezzai gets down and covers it.
57.01
Edmundo Carmona runs forward with the ball. Edmundo Carmona hits a low pass to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny makes a simple pass, allowing Kai Metzger to run into the box. Kai Metzger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball is deflected off Romarin Job and goes out of play.
58.19
Garcia Duque Sgrò takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Andres Pena reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.14
Andres Pena makes a simple pass to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah surges forward with the ball. Stephan Amoah plays a one-two with Walter Baggio and advances towards the goal... Stephan Amoah tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Claudio José Mari.
60.33
Stephan Amoah takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Edmundo Carmona gets to the ball and clears it up field.
60.33
Atlético Osasuna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
66.36
Stephan Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.24
Arjen De Visser makes an attacking run forward. Arjen De Visser whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.55
Valencia have made 2 substitutions with Marc-Vivien Achard replacing Christian Diliso and Daniel Vega replacing Nico Müller .Atlético Osasuna have made a substitution with Claudio Peiro replacing Alfredo Diez .
78.63
Wilson David chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega edges inside the box! Daniel Vega comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
87.50
Edmundo Dominguez sees a break and surges forward. Edmundo Dominguez edges inside the box! Edmundo Dominguez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Claudio Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aniello Cevoli.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 70.4225352112676 vs 29.5774647887324
Play Area
Home team third: 23.94%, Midfield: 43.66%, Away team third: 32.39%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wilson David of Valencia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Fouad Bezzai (GK)
6
2. Romarin Job (DEF)
7
3. Andres Pena (DEF)
6
6
6. Wilson David (MID)
9
7. Stephan Amoah (MID)
7
9. Nico Müller (ATT)
7
10. Walter Baggio (ATT)
8
11. Martin Sakho (ATT)
6

14. Daniel Vega (ATT)
6

6
3. Aron Sluiter (DEF)
6
4. Felipe Andres (DEF)
6
6
6. Miguel Prieto (MID)
6
6
9. Alfredo Diez (ATT)
6
10. Ivan Molowny (ATT)
6
11. Kai Metzger (ATT)
5

13. Martin Scalzo (ATT)
0
14. Claudio Peiro (ATT)
6