Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Real OviedoReal Oviedo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum NivenC. Niven63
G
1
G
75Michele MercierM. Mercier
Enrique CanoE. Cano66
D
2
D
70Fernando PenaF. Pena
Alfredo HerreraA. Herrera64
D
3
D
67Pedro VelascoP. Velasco
Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez64
D
4
D
63Pedro AguilarP. Aguilar
Joao RibeiroJ. Ribeiro50
D
captain5
D
54Carlos MolownyC. Molowny
Luis ReyL. Rey59
M
6captain
M
60Ronnie JackR. Jack
Gianluigi NegroG. Negro58
M
7
M
60Alejandro PeiroA. Peiro
Guido SassanelliG. Sassanelli58
M
8
M
60Harvey KanuH. Kanu
Alistair ThirlwellA. Thirlwell57
M
9
M
57Nicola C. RivaltaN. Rivalta
Dietmar LinkeD. Linke62
A
10
A
62Federico CinettoF. Cinetto
Tony EhioguT. Ehiogu56
A
11
A
60Elena OrtegaE. Ortega
 
Samuel CarvalhoS. Carvalho63
G
12
G
65Francisco VilaF. Vila
Fernando Guerrero LopezF. Guerrero Lopez54
A
13
A
58Martin SantosM. Santos
Felipe FloresF. Flores53
M
14
G
56Carlos PerezC. Perez

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 12,606 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Real Oviedo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Diaz.


0.00
Real Oviedo start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Alfredo Herrera threads the ball through to Gianluigi Negro. Gianluigi Negro knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Linke. Dietmar Linke plays a one-two with Tony Ehiogu and rushes in on goal... Dietmar Linke strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Pedro Aguilar and flashes wide of the far post.
3.51
Joao Ribeiro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Fernando Pena gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
6.27
Showing composure, Alistair Thirlwell laces a weighted ball forward to Luis Rey. Luis Rey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Michele Mercier keeps it out!
10.34
Alejandro Peiro clumsily knocks into Joao Ribeiro. Alejandro Peiro is warned by the referee! Joao Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.05
Joao Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Gianluigi Negro. Gianluigi Negro threads a neat ball through to Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Pena.
34.58
Carlos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Guido Sassanelli controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Guido Sassanelli stretches the opposition's defence. Guido Sassanelli shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.23
Alfredo Herrera passes the ball forward to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Linke who takes it down. Dietmar Linke shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
44.19
Carlos Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Jack controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Jack knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Niven who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Levante UD kick off the second half!
48.56
Nicola C. Rivalta changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicola C. Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.51
Carlos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Guido Sassanelli collects the pass. Guido Sassanelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Ehiogu. Tony Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Linke. Dietmar Linke shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.02
Guido Sassanelli hacks Pedro Velasco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.49
Alejandro Peiro threads a neat ball through to Harvey Kanu. Harvey Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.14
Dietmar Linke flicks a high pass forward to Tony Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Tony Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola C. Rivalta.
66.40
Alfredo Herrera sees Dietmar Linke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Linke makes a probing pass between the defence to Luis Rey. Luis Rey cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.05
Gianluigi Negro catches Harvey Kanu on the ankles. The referee brings Gianluigi Negro to one side and gives him a warning! Harvey Kanu runs off the knock.
71.31
Harvey Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega makes a simple pass, allowing Alejandro Peiro to run into the box. Carlos Vazquez catches Alejandro Peiro on the ankles. Alejandro Peiro appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
79.37
Alejandro Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
81.54
Luis Rey flicks a high pass forward. Tony Ehiogu collects the pass. Tony Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Guido Sassanelli. With a superhuman jump, Guido Sassanelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.11
Guido Sassanelli surges forward with the ball. Guido Sassanelli whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Thirlwell. Alistair Thirlwell flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.48
Elena Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Vazquez. The referee warns Elena Ortega to calm down! Carlos Vazquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

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

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
26.9%
49.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Guido Sassanelli 35
Dietmar Linke 54
Alistair Thirlwell 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guido Sassanelli of Levante UD

Match Ratings
1.Callum Niven (GK)
6
2.Enrique Cano (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Herrera (DEF)
7
4.Carlos Vazquez (DEF)
7
5.Joao Ribeiro (DEF)
6
6.Luis Rey (MID)
6
7.Gianluigi Negro (MID)
6
8.Guido Sassanelli (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
9.Alistair Thirlwell (MID)goal scored
8
10.Dietmar Linke (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
7
 
12.Samuel Carvalho (GK)
0
13.Fernando Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
0
14.Felipe Flores (MID)
0

1.Michele Mercier (GK)
6
2.Fernando Pena (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Pedro Aguilar (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Jack (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Peiro (MID)
6
8.Harvey Kanu (MID)
6
9.Nicola C. Rivalta (MID)
7
10.Federico Cinetto (ATT)
6
11.Elena Ortega (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Vila (GK)
0
13.Martin Santos (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Perez (GK)
0