Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 18,308 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
0.00
0-0Valencia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.49
0-0Ivan Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Paul Byrne who brings the ball under control. Paul Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vila collects the pass. Roberto Vila lofts in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Luis Soto.
4.15
0-0Hamed Petereyns chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alejandro Bravo is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
5.36
It's a corner kick which Claudio Castillo takes quickly, playing the ball short to Martin Marquez. Some world-class footwork from Martin Marquez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Miguel Zubizarreta. Excellent save.
6.20
Martin Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Torres collects the pass. Frederico Torres threads the ball through to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.21
0-0Frederico Torres sees space and advances. Frederico Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
14.45
0-0Anthony Middleton clumsily knocks into Stefan Sanna. The referee brings Anthony Middleton to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Sanna carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.56
0-0Martin Marquez catches Roberto Vila on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Marquez to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.03
0-1Luis Morales flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Jason Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido heads the ball goalwards. Alejandro Garrido scores for Barcelona!!
30.04
With vision, Ivan Fernandez laces a weighted ball forward to Youssouf Bonissel. Youssouf Bonissel sees Stefan Sanna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Sanna shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.48
David Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.06
1-1David Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.30
Ivan Fernandez barges into Alejandro Garrido. Ivan Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
47.37
Frederico Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.45
David Glass kicks a strong pass forward to David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne advances inside the box! David Gascoigne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.20
Martin Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Castillo. Claudio Castillo threads the ball through to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
65.22
Roberto Vila clumsily knocks into Anthony Middleton. Roberto Vila is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.46
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.07
Alejandro Bravo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alejandro Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Sanna collects the pass. Stefan Sanna finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper, Luis Soto, sees it late!! Goal for Valencia!
75.19
Alejandro Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, David Glass. David Glass makes a simple pass to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila plays a one-two with Stefan Sanna and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Roberto Vila provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.17
Paul Byrne threads the ball through to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.04
Alberto Costacurta flicks a high pass forward. Youssouf Bonissel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssouf Bonissel flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Vila shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Martin Marquez makes a simple pass to Frederico Torres. Frederico Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Possession
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Scorers
| Stefan Sanna 33, 71 David Gascoigne 53 | Alejandro Garrido 16, 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Miguel Zubizarreta (GK)
6
2. Miguel Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Alejandro Bravo (DEF)
7
4. Ivan Fernandez (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Costacurta (DEF)
6
6. David Glass (MID)
8
7. Paul Byrne (MID)
6
8. Youssouf Bonissel (MID)
6
9. Stefan Sanna (ATT)
9
10. Roberto Vila (ATT)
6
11. David Gascoigne (ATT)
8
12. Julian Castillo (GK)
0
13. Leonardo Vidal (MID)
0
14. Kwami Gravelaine (MID)
0
1. Luis Soto (GK)
6
2. Martin Marquez (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Soler (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Middleton (DEF)
6
5. Frederico Torres (MID)
7
6. Hamed Petereyns (MID)
6
7. Claudio Castillo (MID)
6
8. Luis Morales (MID)
6
9. Luis Crespo (ATT)
6
10. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Garrido (ATT)
9
12. Jose Marquitos (DEF)
0
13. Duarte Monteiro (MID)
0
14. Fernando Calvo (GK)
0