Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Levante UD | Levante UD | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Soler | A. Soler |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Pablo Marin | P. Marin | |||||||||
| Luis Castillo | L. Castillo | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Rodolfo Diaz | R. Diaz | |||||||||
| Fernando Flores | F. Flores | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Luis Gimenez | L. Gimenez | |||||||||
| Neil Lee | N. Lee |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 |  | Kuami Bonissel | K. Bonissel | |||||||||
| Jose Ruiz | J. Ruiz | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Pedro Lorenzo | P. Lorenzo | |||||||||
| Carlton Gower | C. Gower | | 68 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 66 |  | Roberto Lima | R. Lima | ||||||||
| Arthur Harley | A. Harley | | 56 | M | | 7 | | | M | 63 | | Rodolfo Verges | R. Verges | ||||||||
| Gary Caldwell | G. Caldwell |  | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Kofi van Leeuwen | K. van Leeuwen | |||||||||
| Luis Marin | L. Marin | | 53 | M | | 9 | | M | 53 | | Frederico Santos | F. Santos | |||||||||
| Hugo Pirri | H. Pirri | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 |  | Jonas Metzler | J. Metzler | |||||||||
| Kevin Morton | K. Morton | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Rafael Reyes | R. Reyes | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Santos | R. Santos | | 51 | A | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Romero P. Flores | R. Flores | |||||||||
| Leonardo Nieto | L. Nieto | | 50 | M | | 13 | | A | 51 | | Francisco Vega | F. Vega | |||||||||
| Oscar Ibanez | O. Ibanez | | 50 | A | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Dami‘n Promes | D. Promes | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Levante UD in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Levante UD are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Cano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Levante UD are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Cano.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Valencia kicking off!
9.28
0-0Fernando Flores flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Gower collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Carlton Gower plays the ball forward to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Gimenez.
15.23
0-0Arthur Harley passes the ball forward to Hugo Pirri. Hugo Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.17
Kuami Bonissel sees space and advances. Kuami Bonissel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kuami Bonissel knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
24.23
Gary Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.16
0-0Under pressure, Pedro Lorenzo clears the ball far upfield. Jonas Metzler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
32.06
Carlton Gower threads the ball through to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.36
Pedro Lorenzo flicks a high ball forward to Kofi van Leeuwen who takes it down. Kofi van Leeuwen knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.03
Rodolfo Verges threads the ball through to Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.07
Carlton Gower makes an attacking run forward. Carlton Gower shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.41
0-0Luis Castillo barges into Jonas Metzler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonas Metzler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.41
0-0Free kick to Levante UD just outside the area...
40.27
Rafael Reyes takes a long run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
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. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
54.23
Kuami Bonissel sees Jonas Metzler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Metzler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Harley.
55.55
0-0Pedro Lorenzo catches Hugo Pirri on the ankles. The referee warns Pedro Lorenzo to calm down! Hugo Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.39
1-0Luis Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Caldwell. Gary Caldwell makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.02
Neil Lee flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Harley who takes it down. Arthur Harley darts forward. Arthur Harley shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Marin comfortably smothers it!
66.21
Jonas Metzler threads a neat ball through to Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.49
Frederico Santos sees Rodolfo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Verges brings the ball forward. Rodolfo Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Soler manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.09
Neil Lee sweeps the ball up the wings. Kevin Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.50
1-0Kofi van Leeuwen flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Santos who brings the ball under control. Frederico Santos knocks the ball forward to Jonas Metzler. Jonas Metzler puts a great ball through. Rafael Reyes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.08
Fernando Flores laces a through ball forward to Gary Caldwell. Gary Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Gower. Carlton Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.07
Jose Ruiz plays the ball forward to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Pirri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Pirri shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Caldwell of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Soler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Castillo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Fernando Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlton Gower (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Arthur Harley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Caldwell (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Luis Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Pirri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Morton (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Rodolfo Santos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Nieto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Ibanez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pablo Marin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Gimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kuami Bonissel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pedro Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodolfo Verges (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kofi van Leeuwen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frederico Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jonas Metzler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Flores (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Vega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dami‘n Promes (DEF) | 0 | |