Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Modeste Job makes a simple pass to Sixto Brown. Sixto Brown threads the ball through to Jóhann Fridriksson. Jóhann Fridriksson plays a perfect one-two with Yurtcan Sükür and rushes in on goal... Jóhann Fridriksson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.26
0-0Alberto Morales passes the ball forward to Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.57
Christian Edusei plays a long ball forward. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
12.55
0-0Modeste Job passes the ball forward to Alberto Morales. Alberto Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Jóhann Fridriksson. Jóhann Fridriksson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Favio Arreola manages to gather it comfortably.
16.12
1-0Christian Edusei makes a simple pass to Kader Amrani. Kader Amrani threads the ball through to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez tries a spectacular strike. Isaac Chavez scores for Valencia!!
20.47
1-0Jóhann Fridriksson barges into Niklas Lidstrom. Jóhann Fridriksson is shown the yellow card! Niklas Lidstrom carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.32
Sixto Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Jóhann Fridriksson. Jóhann Fridriksson lofts in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.19
Sixto Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Jóhann Fridriksson. Jóhann Fridriksson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Favio Arreola manages to gather it comfortably.
28.51
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.45
Isaac Chavez clumsily knocks into Modeste Job. The referee calls over Isaac Chavez and warns him to calm down! Modeste Job carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.27
Alberto Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Jóhann Fridriksson. Jóhann Fridriksson flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Real Madrid kick off!
47.46
Sixto Brown makes a probing pass to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Favio Arreola easily smothers it!
57.55
Dominic Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Faria shoots from distance but Sebastian Jimenez is on top of it.
60.20
Kader Amrani sees space and advances. Kader Amrani knocks in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Sebastian Jimenez!
63.37
Alberto Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.29
Modeste Job controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sixto Brown. Sixto Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niklas Lidstrom.
72.36
Kader Amrani passes the ball forward to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sebastian Jimenez easily smothers it.
75.25
Dominic Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria makes a simple pass to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela whips in a cross ball towards Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.48
Rolf Casati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
79.35
Christian Edusei chips the ball to his team mate, Diego El Khebir. Diego El Khebir makes a simple pass to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sebastian Jimenez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.19
Jurek Rzasa knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.39
Christian Edusei advances with the ball. Christian Edusei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.19
3-3Sixto Brown makes a probing pass to Wayne Wilson. Wayne Wilson threads the ball through to Jóhann Fridriksson but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
30.4%
46.4%
23.2%
Scorers
| Isaac Chavez 16, 75 Lucas Varela 79 | Yurtcan Sükür 21, 63 Jóhann Fridriksson 42 |