Match Report


ValenciaValencia     NumanciaNumancia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira63
G
1captain
G
69Julian DelgadoJ. Delgado
Olivier BastoO. Basto70
D
2
D
71Ricardo FerrerR. Ferrer
Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt69
D
captain3
D
67Don HopkinD. Hopkin
Andy HarleyA. Harley69
D
4
D
64Daniel KikoD. Kiko
Filipe MartinsF. Martins66
D
5
D
59Juan-Carlos HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Felipe LeonF. Leon76
M
6
M
74Egbert HuibertsE. Huiberts
Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen70
M
7
M
68Patrice CharvetP. Charvet
Graham CookeG. Cooke68
M
8
A
70Alejandro PeiroA. Peiro
Edouard BlancE. Blanc69
A
9
A
68Alexandre CostaA. Costa
Michael BrunswijkM. Brunswijk69
A
10
A
67Frederico ButraguenoF. Butragueno
Mauricio SaezM. Saez62
A
11
A
64Eduardo CanoE. Cano
 
Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso65
D
12
M
68Cesar QuaresmaC. Quaresma
Fernando Mario OulmersF. Oulmers63
M
13
M
68Adolfo CabreraA. Cabrera
Arturo DuranA. Duran61
A
14
G
66Rodrigo VieiraR. Vieira

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Numancia. A crowd of 17,032 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.


0.00
Valencia kick off the first half!
3.18
With imagination, Andy Harley plays the ball forward to Graham Cooke. Graham Cooke plays the ball forward to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
9.03
Ricardo Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Cano. Eduardo Cano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rafael Moreira didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.09
Patrice Charvet kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
15.43
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Dianboto Dacourt controls it well on his chest. Dianboto Dacourt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen skips past Don Hopkin! Pius Van Kouwen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
20.08
Patrice Charvet receives the ball from a throw-in from Egbert Huiberts. Patrice Charvet knocks the ball forward to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.18
With vision, Felipe Leon plays the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.31
Ricardo Ferrer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ricardo Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.45
Patrice Charvet passes the ball forward to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts makes a probing pass to Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa rushes past Dianboto Dacourt! Alexandre Costa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
27.22
Pius Van Kouwen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk puts a great ball through. Graham Cooke runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.58
Patrice Charvet flicks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts makes a simple pass to Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Rafael Moreira. What a save!
30.56
Pius Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Leon who brings the ball under control. Felipe Leon knocks the ball forward to Graham Cooke but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.49
Dianboto Dacourt makes a strong solo run forward. Dianboto Dacourt laces a weighted ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
33.45
Filipe Martins makes a simple pass to Graham Cooke. Graham Cooke flicks a high pass forward to Edouard Blanc who brings the ball under control. Edouard Blanc kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Saez but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.10
Andy Harley threads a neat ball through to Graham Cooke. Graham Cooke threads the ball through to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.28
Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Blanc collects the pass. Edouard Blanc flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Leon shoots from outside the area but somehow Julian Delgado manages to keep it out.
42.19
Felipe Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Hidalgo.
44.40
Pius Van Kouwen threads the ball through to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Patrice Charvet chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa runs straight at the defence! Alexandre Costa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Numancia kick off the second half!
48.37
With some swift thinking, Graham Cooke plays the ball forward to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Cooke. Graham Cooke connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.33
With vision, Dianboto Dacourt laces a through ball forward to Filipe Martins. Filipe Martins sees Edouard Blanc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edouard Blanc tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Julian Delgado smothers it!
57.44
Patrice Charvet decides to run forward with the ball. Patrice Charvet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.24
Dianboto Dacourt chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Julian Delgado manages to keep it out.
72.34
Pius Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward. Michael Brunswijk controls it well on his chest. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.17
Egbert Huiberts surges forward with the ball. Egbert Huiberts tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.45
Edouard Blanc makes a beautiful solo run. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Kiko.
84.22
Pius Van Kouwen knocks the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Julian Delgado had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
87.00
Ricardo Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Patrice Charvet who takes it down. Patrice Charvet makes a simple pass to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno heads the ball goalwards but Rafael Moreira reads it well. Quality keeping!
89.21
Alexandre Costa threads the ball through to Eduardo Cano. Eduardo Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Numancia
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
24.5%
40.8%
34.7%

Scorers
Mauricio Saez 21, 72
Graham Cooke 48
Michael Brunswijk 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Saez of Valencia

Match Ratings