Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Getafe | Getafe | ||||||||||||||||
| Darryn Gent | Darryn Gent | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Favio Arreola | F. Arreola |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Victor Soler | V. Soler | |||||||||
| Nicholas Jones | N. Jones |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Nigel Maclean | N. Maclean | |||||||||
| Christian Edusei | C. Edusei |  | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Niklas Lidstrom | N. Lidstrom |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Eduardo Lozano | E. Lozano | |||||||||
| Rolf Casati | R. Casati |  | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Rodolfo Molina | R. Molina | |||||||||
| Filipe Faria | F. Faria |  | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Julian Carrasco | J. Carrasco | |||||||||
| Kader Amrani | K. Amrani |  | 84 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Joachim Dani | J. Dani | |||||||||
| Diego El Khebir | D. El Khebir |  | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Roberto Reyes | R. Reyes | |||||||||
| Isaac Chavez | I. Chavez |  | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Jose Javier Suarez | J. Suarez | |||||||||
| Lucas Varela | L. Varela |  | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Martin Cruz | M. Cruz | |||||||||
| Petros Devitsakis | P. Devitsakis |  | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 |  | Luuk Gentile | L. Gentile | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Getafe get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Kader Amrani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Soler who gathers it comfortably.
4.43
Kader Amrani knocks the ball forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.30
Julian Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.42
Christian Edusei threads the ball through to Filipe Faria. Filipe Faria makes a probing pass to Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.16
Diego El Khebir knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Soler who gathers it comfortably.
15.53
Roberto Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Cruz. Martin Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Jones.
21.34
0-0Valencia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Getafe's defence.
30.15
0-0Diego El Khebir threads the ball through to Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez shoots from 25 yards but somehow Victor Soler manages to keep it out.
32.56
0-0Luuk Gentile hacks Christian Edusei from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Edusei grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.06
Roberto Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Cruz. Martin Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Edusei.
40.47
1-0Kader Amrani brings the ball forward. Kader Amrani makes a probing pass to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela tries a spectacular strike. Victor Soler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.31
1-0Filipe Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Diego El Khebir advances with the ball. Diego El Khebir knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Valencia kick off!
49.48
Callum Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Carrasco. Julian Carrasco sees space and advances. Julian Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Cruz. Martin Cruz flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.05
Nicholas Jones flicks the ball to his team mate, Rolf Casati. Rolf Casati makes a beautiful solo run. Rolf Casati whips in a cross ball towards Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.06
Kader Amrani threads the ball through to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
57.10
Eduardo Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Reyes. Roberto Reyes makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Cruz. Martin Cruz flicks the ball with his head but Favio Arreola is on top of it.
59.15
1-0Filipe Faria threads the ball through to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks the ball forward to Lucas Varela but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.07
Rolf Casati threads the ball through to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.54
Roberto Reyes makes a simple pass to Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niklas Lidstrom.
73.05
Kader Amrani makes a probing pass to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela plays a perfect one-two with Petros Devitsakis and rushes in on goal... Lucas Varela shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.09
Rodolfo Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Reyes. Roberto Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Cruz. Martin Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez flicks the ball with his head. Favio Arreola manages to gather it comfortably.
77.37
Rolf Casati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.33
Joachim Dani flicks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Gentile. Luuk Gentile sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.55
Niklas Lidstrom kicks a strong pass forward to Kader Amrani. Kader Amrani makes a probing pass to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Isaac Chavez. Isaac Chavez directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.55
Kader Amrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Maclean.
90.00
Kader Amrani kicks a strong pass forward to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
20.3%
48.1%
31.6%
Scorers
| Lucas Varela 40 |