Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 17,971 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
0-0Ferry Redeker passes the ball forward to Juan Gutierrez. Juan Gutierrez brings the ball forward. Juan Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Filipe Martins steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
3.31
0-0Felipe Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.33
0-0Pius Van Kouwen threads the ball through to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc flicks the ball with his head. Chris Royce picks it out of the air!
6.23
1-0Ali Bruno passes the ball forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.46
Gianfranco Pagliarini surges forward with the ball. Gianfranco Pagliarini threads the ball through into the box. Wagneau Bouisset makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it.
14.23
Francisco Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Juan Gutierrez who takes it down. Juan Gutierrez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rafael Moreira.
15.06
1-0It's a corner kick. Gianfranco Pagliarini loops the ball in to towards the near post. Filipe Martins reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.39
Ali Bruno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon makes a deft header. Chris Royce punches it away to safety.
21.09
1-0Olivier Basto makes a beautiful solo run. Olivier Basto knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferry Redeker.
24.35
Gianfranco Pagliarini flicks a high pass forward. Wagneau Bouisset holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wagneau Bouisset finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it.
27.02
1-0Gianfranco Pagliarini plays the ball forward to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho threads the ball through to Felipe Guerrero but he's offside!
32.26
Filipe Martins flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Basto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Olivier Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.26
Rafael Garrido threads the ball through to Rodolfo Vidal. Rodolfo Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero passes the ball forward but Juan Gutierrez is offside!
42.58
Andy Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Kouwen. With fabulous imagination, Pius Van Kouwen plays the ball forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Vidal.
44.56
Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno controls it well on his chest. Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon collects the pass. Felipe Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michael Brunswijk!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
47.47
2-0Andre Bento barges into Andy Harley. The referee calls over Andre Bento and shows him a yellow card! Andy Harley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.40
Dianboto Dacourt sees Pius Van Kouwen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pius Van Kouwen chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Vidal.
60.38
2-0Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Anthony Joachim replacing Wagneau Bouisset .
66.49
Rafael Garrido hits a low pass to Andre Bento. Andre Bento finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.44
Ferry Redeker decides to run forward with the ball. Ferry Redeker advances with the ball. Ferry Redeker plays a quick one-two with Anthony Joachim and rushes in on goal... Ferry Redeker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
77.02
With vision, Felipe Leon plays the ball forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.15
Dianboto Dacourt makes a simple pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
83.32
Ferry Redeker chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Gutierrez. Juan Gutierrez threads the ball through to Andre Bento. Andre Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Harley.
85.23
Olivier Basto kicks a strong pass forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Gianfranco Pagliarini takes it forward alone. Gianfranco Pagliarini runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gianfranco Pagliarini provides some space. He shoots at goal but Rafael Moreira is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
32.9%
40.2%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Leon of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Filipe Martins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Brunswijk (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mauricio Saez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Royce (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ferry Redeker (DEF) | | 9 |
| 3. | Rafael Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodolfo Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Camacho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Pagliarini (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Juan Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andre Bento (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Felipe Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wagneau Bouisset (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Shaw (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Marin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Joachim (ATT) | 6 | |