Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 9,515 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquitos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquitos.
0.00
0-0Valencia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Verges plays the ball forward to Silvio Boudarène. Silvio Boudarène makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher skips past Andres Marin! Alex Gallacher cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by John Hansen.
10.20
0-0Leon Mccann makes a simple pass to Silvio Boudarène. Silvio Boudarène sees space and advances. Silvio Boudarène plays a quick one-two with Alex Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Silvio Boudarène cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
14.03
0-0Silvio Boudarène flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Zanon collects the pass. Carmelo Zanon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Ramirez but he's offside!
21.17
Gregorio Gento passes the ball forward to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
22.15
Guillermo Ortega runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Guillermo Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
24.29
Guillermo Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Fuentes but the linesman indicates offside!
28.42
Leon Mccann breaks forward. Leon Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
32.38
Sebastian Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.56
Guillermo Ortega hits a low pass to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.08
Juan-Carlos Mendez threads the ball through to Silvio Boudarène. Silvio Boudarène controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.01
Juan Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Boudarène collects the pass. Silvio Boudarène runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Silvio Boudarène threads a neat ball through to Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.40
Gregorio Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
0-1With some swift thinking, Carlos Garcia plays the ball forward to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Adam Terry had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
47.46
0-1Ronnie Mike comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Ramirez. Ronnie Mike is shown the yellow card! Frederico Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.10
Paolo Mazzoleni advances with the ball. Paolo Mazzoleni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Sousa but he's offside!
51.47
Gregorio Gento makes a probing pass to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez skips past Ronnie Mike! Frederico Ramirez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
55.01
1-1Carlos Garcia receives the ball from a throw-in from Paolo Mazzoleni. Carlos Garcia laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Terry who gathers it comfortably.
57.13
1-1Valencia are in full control of this game.
60.44
1-1Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Silvio Boudarène and Gabriel Suarez replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Pablo Saez replacing Guillermo Ortega .
61.54
Andres Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Saez. Pablo Saez makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Saez whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
63.23
Juan Carrasco makes a simple pass to Sebastian Medina. Sebastian Medina hits a low pass to Alejandro Leon. Alejandro Leon shoots from long range. John Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
69.46
Sebastian Medina flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Leon controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
77.56
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Fernando Fernandez replacing Miguel Fuentes .
79.35
Ronnie Mike flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Mazzoleni collects the pass. Paolo Mazzoleni hits a low pass to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.03
Gregorio Gento makes an attacking run forward. Gregorio Gento shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.13
Ronnie Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Saez. Pablo Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Paolo Mazzoleni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fernandez. Fernando Fernandez rushes past Juan Carrasco! Some silky footwork from Fernando Fernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
27.5%
41.2%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Ramirez of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Terry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Mccann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Medina (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gregorio Gento (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Silvio Boudarène (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Carmelo Zanon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Gallacher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Frederico Ramirez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alejandro Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Hansen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tieme Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Mike (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Andres Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Ortega (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paolo Mazzoleni (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patricio Prieto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Miguel Fuentes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomas Sousa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Edgar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pablo Saez (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Fernando Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |