Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Málaga. A crowd of 18,992 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
1-0Filipe Martins sweeps the ball up the wings. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.38
1-0Andy Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.45
Manuel Rossi threads the ball through to Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez knocks the ball forward to Mathieu Ziani. Mathieu Ziani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.08
1-0Andy Harley laces a weighted ball forward to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen sees Felipe Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Merino who gathers it comfortably.
14.17
1-0Manuel Rossi comes in with a late challenge on Pius Van Kouwen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pius Van Kouwen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.24
Pablo Diez clumsily knocks into Olivier Basto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Olivier Basto stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.19
Rafael Ruiz threads the ball through to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Mathieu Ziani. Mathieu Ziani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mathieu Ziani!
24.39
1-1Felipe Leon hacks Oscar Saez from behind! Felipe Leon is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Saez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.56
Dianboto Dacourt threads the ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.12
Felipe Leon hits a low pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Enzinger.
30.23
1-1Rafael Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Ziani. Mathieu Ziani threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rafael Ruiz. Rafael Ruiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Rafael Moreira easily gets down and covers it.
34.20
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Leon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Valencia!
38.14
Claus Myssing kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Ziani. Mathieu Ziani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Basto.
40.16
Pius Van Kouwen makes a simple pass to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.38
Dominic Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Harley.
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. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
47.53
Mathieu Ziani flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Diez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
49.43
Manuel Rossi decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Rossi threads a neat ball through to Mathieu Ziani. Mathieu Ziani knocks in a cross ball towards Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
53.20
Daniel Enzinger flicks a high pass forward to Mathieu Ziani who brings the ball under control. Mathieu Ziani knocks in a cross ball towards Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Rafael Moreira.
55.21
Takumi Tanaka comes in with a late challenge on Michael Brunswijk. Takumi Tanaka is given a warning by the referee! Michael Brunswijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.44
Claus Myssing makes a beautiful solo run. Claus Myssing whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Diez. With a superhuman jump, Pablo Diez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.16
Mauricio Saez knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Merino who gathers it comfortably.
66.17
Takumi Tanaka kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Rossi. Manuel Rossi hits a low pass to Mathieu Ziani. Mathieu Ziani knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.38
Ali Bruno threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.50
Claus Myssing comes in with a late challenge on Pius Van Kouwen. The referee calls over Claus Myssing and shows him a yellow card! Pius Van Kouwen runs off the knock.
83.07
Ali Bruno passes the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Rossi.
84.05
Felipe Leon makes a simple pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
85.20
Manuel Rossi flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ruiz. Rafael Ruiz sees space and advances. Rafael Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Rafael Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
90.00
2-5Olivier Basto kicks a strong pass forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Leon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reactions from Daniel Enzinger blocks the shot!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
24.3%
45.7%
30%
Scorers
| Felipe Leon 2, 34 | Mathieu Ziani 18 Claus Myssing 49 Pablo Diez 60, 85 Claudio Pena 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mathieu Ziani of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Filipe Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Brunswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Saez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albert Merino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuel Rossi (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Takumi Tanaka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Enzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Claus Myssing (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Oscar Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Ruiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Claudio Pena (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Pablo Diez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mathieu Ziani (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Romero P. Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Navarro (DEF) | 0 | |