Match Report


ValenciaValencia     BarcelonaBarcelona
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira63
G
1
G
75Olivier AelbrechtO. Aelbrecht
Olivier BastoO. Basto70
D
2
D
74Elena IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Andy HarleyA. Harley69
D
captain3
D
76Enrique SerranoE. Serrano
Filipe MartinsF. Martins66
D
4
D
75Alfredo DiezA. Diez
Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso65
D
5
M
80Alejandro FernandezA. Fernandez
Felipe LeonF. Leon76
M
6
M
77Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola
Ali BrunoA. Bruno71
M
7
M
81Jose RomanJ. Roman
Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen70
M
8
M
84Claudio DiezC. Diez
Edouard BlancE. Blanc69
A
9captain
M
84Alejandro SotoA. Soto
Michael BrunswijkM. Brunswijk69
A
10
A
83Francisco CrespoF. Crespo
Mauricio SaezM. Saez62
A
11
A
80Abel CastroA. Castro
 
Graham CookeG. Cooke68
M
12
D
75Gregorio LopezG. Lopez
Fernando Mario OulmersF. Oulmers63
M
13
M
84Juan-Carlos RamosJ. Ramos
Arturo DuranA. Duran61
A
14
A
78Cesar LoureiroC. Loureiro

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.


0.00
Barcelona kick off and get the match underway!
4.03
Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Saez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Saez tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
9.45
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon controls it well on his chest. Felipe Leon makes a simple pass to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Valencia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.26
Guillermo Guardiola darts forward. Guillermo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
15.34
Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.25
Abel Castro flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Crespo who takes it down. Francisco Crespo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
27.43
Without breaking stride, Jose Roman plays the ball forward to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro collects the pass. Abel Castro shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it comfortably.
32.31
Alfredo Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Guardiola. With some swift thinking, Guillermo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Harley.
33.33
Alfredo Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Diez. With a delightful solo run, Claudio Diez stretches the opposition's defence. Claudio Diez whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.43
Showing composure, Alejandro Fernandez plays the ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.04
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno controls it well on his chest. Ali Bruno flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Leon who takes it down. Felipe Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Olivier Aelbrecht is on top of it.
44.55
Elena Izquierdo surges forward with the ball. Elena Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Claudio Diez makes a simple pass to Alejandro Fernandez. Alejandro Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rafael Moreira is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Valencia kick off the second half!
47.09
Guillermo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Olivier Basto comes in with a late challenge on Abel Castro. Abel Castro appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
53.09
Claudio Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Roman. Jose Roman shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.12
Ali Bruno flicks a high ball forward to Pius Van Kouwen who takes it down. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.06
Enrique Serrano hacks Daniel Alonso from behind! Enrique Serrano is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Alonso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.41
Elena Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.08
Olivier Basto plays a long ball forward. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.21
Without breaking stride, Alfredo Diez plays the ball forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Crespo plays a one-two with Abel Castro and rushes in on goal... Filipe Martins catches Francisco Crespo on the ankles. Francisco Crespo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
75.09
With vision, Pius Van Kouwen picks a pass forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Elena Izquierdo clumsily knocks into Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.25
Pius Van Kouwen chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Francisco Crespo flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rafael Moreira!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Barcelona
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
32.1%
45.7%
22.2%

Scorers
Michael Brunswijk 54
Francisco Crespo 15
Abel Castro 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abel Castro of Barcelona

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

1.Olivier Aelbrecht (GK)
6
2.Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Serrano (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Diez (DEF)
7
5.Alejandro Fernandez (MID)
6
6.Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
7
7.Jose Roman (MID)
6
8.Claudio Diez (MID)
8
9.Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
10.Francisco Crespo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Abel Castro (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
0
13.Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID)
0
14.Cesar Loureiro (ATT)
0