Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Real Jaen | Real Jaen | ||||||||||||||||
| James Hughes | James Hughes | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ade Aliyu | A. Aliyu |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Juan Aguilar | J. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Yuriy Donenko | Y. Donenko |  | 83 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Gonzalo Zerdoux | G. Zerdoux | |||||||||
| Tomek Deyna | T. Deyna |  | 81 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Albert Diez | A. Diez | |||||||||
| Mast H. Amunike | M. Amunike | | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Edmundo Mendez | E. Mendez | |||||||||
| Edgar Fonseca | E. Fonseca |  | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Francisco Farinos | F. Farinos | |||||||||
| Leonardo Cruz | L. Cruz | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Adolfo Vila | A. Vila | |||||||||
| Juan Suarez | J. Suarez | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 |  | Elvis Frezza | E. Frezza | |||||||||
| Bernard Song | B. Song |  | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Pedro Duran | P. Duran | |||||||||
| Scott Davidson | S. Davidson |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Albert Mendez | A. Mendez | |||||||||
| Mauricio Diez | M. Diez | | 82 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Andy Young | A. Young | |||||||||
| Wayne Joseph | W. Joseph |  | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Pierre G. Pierini | P. Pierini | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Jaen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
2.20
0-0Adolfo Vila threads the ball through to Andy Young. Andy Young shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
6.42
0-0Bernard Song flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.28
Yuriy Donenko kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Suarez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Juan Aguilar.
9.04
Pedro Duran makes a probing pass to Andy Young. Andy Young knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Mendez. Albert Mendez heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Ade Aliyu!
12.55
Leonardo Cruz advances with the ball. Leonardo Cruz plays a perfect one-two with Scott Davidson and rushes in on goal... Leonardo Cruz takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
14.14
0-0Mauricio Diez catches Francisco Farinos on the ankles. Mauricio Diez is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Farinos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.32
0-0Edgar Fonseca makes a simple pass to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
20.41
Juan Suarez passes the ball forward to Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez heads the ball goalwards but Juan Aguilar is on top of it.
24.53
Leonardo Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
26.35
Leonardo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
28.40
Adolfo Vila takes it forward alone. Adolfo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Young. Andy Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.04
Juan Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.36
Juan Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Juan Aguilar manages to keep it out.
34.50
0-0Leonardo Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Elvis Frezza. The referee calls over Leonardo Cruz and warns him to calm down! Elvis Frezza stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.53
Francisco Farinos makes a simple pass to Adolfo Vila. Adolfo Vila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre G. Pierini. Pierre G. Pierini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.02
Leonardo Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Jaen get the second half underway!
49.51
Leonardo Cruz clumsily knocks into Elvis Frezza. Leonardo Cruz is warned by the referee again! Elvis Frezza stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.10
Edgar Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.38
Elvis Frezza knocks the ball forward to Albert Mendez. Albert Mendez goes all the way! Albert Mendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ade Aliyu.
57.50
Edmundo Mendez surges forward with the ball. Edmundo Mendez surges forward with the ball. Edmundo Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Pierini. Pierre G. Pierini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ade Aliyu manages to keep it out.
60.46
Juan Suarez passes the ball forward to Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.40
Pedro Duran brings the ball forward. Pedro Duran shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
65.15
Leonardo Cruz catches Pedro Duran on the ankles. Leonardo Cruz is given yet another warning by the referee! Pedro Duran hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.05
0-0Edmundo Mendez hacks Mauricio Diez from behind! The referee calls over Edmundo Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Diez stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.11
1-0Juan Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson goes all the way! Scott Davidson takes a shot at goal. Scott Davidson scores for Valencia!!
75.41
Yuriy Donenko passes the ball forward to Bernard Song. Bernard Song threads the ball through to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
77.36
Edgar Fonseca makes a simple pass to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gonzalo Zerdoux.
81.42
Leonardo Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Juan Aguilar easily smothers it.
85.55
Tomek Deyna knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez makes a simple pass to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Juan Aguilar manages to gather it comfortably.
87.45
1-0Juan Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson threads the ball through to Mauricio Diez but he's offside!
89.36
Leonardo Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gonzalo Zerdoux.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.8%
27.2%
Play Area
18.5%
46.7%
34.8%
Scorers