Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira63
G
1
G
60Daniel José MariD. José Mari
Olivier BastoO. Basto70
D
2
D
82Samuel SousaS. Sousa
Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt69
D
captain3
D
66Brian GilchristB. Gilchrist
Andy HarleyA. Harley69
D
4captain
D
66Omer CarltonO. Carlton
Filipe MartinsF. Martins66
D
5
D
62Luis DelgadoL. Delgado
Ali BrunoA. Bruno71
M
6
M
74Rafael IbanezR. Ibanez
Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen70
M
7
M
66Don HendryD. Hendry
Graham CookeG. Cooke68
M
8
M
61Patricio ReyP. Rey
Edouard BlancE. Blanc69
A
9
A
68Jose Javier PastorJ. Pastor
Michael BrunswijkM. Brunswijk69
A
10
A
67Edgar VarelaE. Varela
Mauricio SaezM. Saez62
A
11
A
65Abdelmalek ArribagéA. Arribagé
 
Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso65
D
12
A
63Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Fernando Mario OulmersF. Oulmers63
M
13
A
58Gabriel MunozG. Munoz
Arturo DuranA. Duran61
A
14
G
58Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 17,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the match underway!
2.49
Rafael Ibanez hits a low pass to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
4.24
Don Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Rey who brings the ball under control. Patricio Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hendry. Don Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Union Las Palmas are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.52
Abdelmalek Arribagé comes in with a late challenge on Olivier Basto. Abdelmalek Arribagé is shown the yellow card! Olivier Basto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.52
Omer Carlton sees space and advances. Omer Carlton shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.49
Patricio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Rafael Ibanez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
10.44
Olivier Basto takes a quick throw-in, which Dianboto Dacourt takes on the chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Dianboto Dacourt plays the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk plays the ball forward to Edouard Blanc. With some swift thinking, Edouard Blanc plays the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk who has made a great run into the box. Michael Brunswijk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.40
Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno controls it well on his chest. Ali Bruno knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez flicks the ball with his head. Mauricio Saez scores for Valencia!!
16.06
Rafael Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Don Hendry collects the pass. Don Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Harley.
21.55
Patricio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Pastor collects the pass. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
22.40
Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward. Graham Cooke controls it well on his chest. Graham Cooke plays the ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.53
Dianboto Dacourt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen threads a neat ball through to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.13
Rafael Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Arribagé. Abdelmalek Arribagé comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.58
Don Hendry sees Edgar Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Varela plays a one-two with Jose Javier Pastor and advances towards the goal... Edgar Varela takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.54
Graham Cooke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Daniel José Mari manages to gather it.
33.48
Andy Harley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno plays the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk shoots from 20 yards but somehow Daniel José Mari manages to keep it out.
34.19
Olivier Basto sees Graham Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Cooke darts forward. Graham Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Gilchrist.
36.58
Samuel Sousa knocks the ball forward to Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Rafael Moreira as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
38.43
Patricio Rey takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Rafael Moreira drops low and scoops up the ball.
44.06
Samuel Sousa makes a simple pass to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela passes the ball forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it.
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. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the second half underway!
48.43
Olivier Basto knocks the ball forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Michael Brunswijk controls it well on his chest. Michael Brunswijk plays a one-two with Edouard Blanc and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Michael Brunswijk provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.36
Patricio Rey darts forward. Patricio Rey edges inside the box! Patricio Rey comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.25
Rafael Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Don Hendry collects the pass. Don Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. Rafael Moreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.16
Omer Carlton threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
65.53
Brian Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Sousa collects the pass. Samuel Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Varela collects the pass. Edgar Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.54
Brian Gilchrist knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela advances inside the box! Edgar Varela side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.50
Jose Javier Pastor threads the ball through to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.52
Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.18
Luis Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abdelmalek Arribagé. Abdelmalek Arribagé advances inside the box! Abdelmalek Arribagé takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Andy Harley.
84.29
Pius Van Kouwen hacks Don Hendry from behind! Pius Van Kouwen is given a warning by the referee! Don Hendry runs off the knock.
85.36
Abdelmalek Arribagé takes it forward alone. Abdelmalek Arribagé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Basto.
89.51
Ali Bruno takes it forward alone. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Union Las Palmas
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
34.8%
43.8%
21.3%

Scorers
Mauricio Saez 12
Michael Brunswijk 48
Edgar Varela 28
Patricio Rey 54
Don Hendry 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Rey of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
7
2.Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
3.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
6
4.Andy Harley (DEF)
6
5.Filipe Martins (DEF)
6
6.Ali Bruno (MID)
7
7.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
7
8.Graham Cooke (MID)
6
9.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10.Michael Brunswijk (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mauricio Saez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Daniel Alonso (DEF)
0
13.Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID)
0
14.Arturo Duran (ATT)
0

1.Daniel José Mari (GK)
6
2.Samuel Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Brian Gilchrist (DEF)
6
4.Omer Carlton (DEF)
7
5.Luis Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Ibanez (MID)
7
7.Don Hendry (MID)goal scored
8
8.Patricio Rey (MID)goal scored
9
9.Jose Javier Pastor (ATT)
7
10.Edgar Varela (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Steve Maclean (ATT)
0
13.Gabriel Munoz (ATT)
0
14.Jose Javier Calvo (GK)
0