Match Report


Real ValladolidReal Valladolid     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Ian Donaldson Ian Donaldson
Adolfo VilaA. Vila51
G
1
G
64Silvio FariaS. Faria
Jose Javier HelgueraJ. Helguera62
D
2
D
61Leon RaffL. Raff
Arturo SuarezA. Suarez60
D
3
D
45Alan BellamyA. Bellamy
Pape BrahamiP. Brahami58
D
4captain
D
73Garry HuibertsG. Huiberts
Gerhard WilkeG. Wilke56
D
5
D
56Phil CampbellP. Campbell
Victor RomanV. Roman55
M
6
M
55Oliver BischoffO. Bischoff
Jack MelchiotJ. Melchiot46
M
captain7
M
42John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Felipe NunezF. Nunez46
M
8
M
45Gregorio SerranoG. Serrano
Nicolas GentoN. Gento43
M
9
A
53Martin FoxM. Fox
Ivan JimenezI. Jimenez63
A
10
A
63Mauricio AlonsoM. Alonso
Nicolas ReyN. Rey56
A
11
A
58Sergio MendesS. Mendes
 
Eduardo MolownyE. Molowny52
D
12
G
52Nicky WainwrightN. Wainwright
Andres NavarroA. Navarro50
D
13
D
65Aladino De PoliA. De Poli
Pedro SanzP. Sanz49
D
14
M
59Quim QuaresmaQ. Quaresma

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Barkero.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
2.48
Arturo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Jimenez. Ivan Jimenez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Faria smothers it!
6.46
Oliver Bischoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Fox. Martin Fox plays a one-two with Mauricio Alonso and rushes in on goal... Gerhard Wilke hacks Martin Fox from behind! Penalty not given!!
9.23
With some swift thinking, Gregorio Serrano plays the ball forward to Mauricio Alonso. Mauricio Alonso makes a great pass forward. Gregorio Serrano runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.56
Phil Campbell advances with the ball. Phil Campbell threads a neat ball through to Sergio Mendes. Sergio Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Fox. Martin Fox rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
24.22
Victor Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Jimenez. Ivan Jimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Bellamy.
30.44
Leon Raff flicks a high pass forward to John Dalglish who brings the ball under control. John Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Alonso. Mauricio Alonso threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gregorio Serrano. Some good footwork from Gregorio Serrano provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.53
Alan Bellamy clumsily knocks into Felipe Nunez. The referee warns Alan Bellamy to calm down! Felipe Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.50
With a delightful solo run, Felipe Nunez stretches the opposition's defence. Felipe Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Jimenez. Ivan Jimenez connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.54
Jack Melchiot takes a short throw-in bringing Victor Roman into play. Victor Roman flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Rey who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Valladolid kick off and get the second half underway!
48.49
With imagination, Gerhard Wilke laces a through ball forward to Jack Melchiot. Jack Melchiot threads a neat ball through to Ivan Jimenez. Ivan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.54
Felipe Nunez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Nunez shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
55.23
Victor Roman plays the ball forward to Nicolas Rey. Nicolas Rey shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
75.46
Alan Bellamy clumsily knocks into Felipe Nunez. The referee calls over Alan Bellamy again and warns him to calm down! Felipe Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.52
Alan Bellamy threads a neat ball through to John Dalglish. John Dalglish plays the ball forward to Sergio Mendes. Sergio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Alonso. Mauricio Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
89.16
Oliver Bischoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Alonso. Mauricio Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Jack Melchiot plays the ball forward to Ivan Jimenez. Ivan Jimenez flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Rey who takes it down. Nicolas Rey shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Real Valladolid

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
25.4%
49.2%
25.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Nunez of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Vila (GK)
7
2.Jose Javier Helguera (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Suarez (DEF)
7
4.Pape Brahami (DEF)
6
5.Gerhard Wilke (DEF)
7
6.Victor Roman (MID)
8
7.Jack Melchiot (MID)
7
8.Felipe Nunez (MID)
9
9.Nicolas Gento (MID)
6
10.Ivan Jimenez (ATT)
7
11.Nicolas Rey (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Molowny (DEF)
0
13.Andres Navarro (DEF)
0
14.Pedro Sanz (DEF)
0

1.Silvio Faria (GK)
7
2.Leon Raff (DEF)
6
3.Alan Bellamy (DEF)
6
4.Garry Huiberts (DEF)
6
5.Phil Campbell (DEF)
8
6.Oliver Bischoff (MID)
8
7.John Dalglish (MID)
7
8.Gregorio Serrano (MID)
9
9.Martin Fox (ATT)
6
10.Mauricio Alonso (ATT)
7
11.Sergio Mendes (ATT)
8
 
12.Nicky Wainwright (GK)
0
13.Aladino De Poli (DEF)
0
14.Quim Quaresma (MID)
0