Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Valencia and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Rayo Vallecano looks especially fired up for this match.
Both Valencia and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Rayo Vallecano looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano kick off!
3.13
0-1Phillip Reyes passes the ball forward to Hinata Matsuda. Hinata Matsuda sees space and advances. Hinata Matsuda goes all the way! Hinata Matsuda rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.06
0-1Alexandre Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez goes all the way! Juan Pablo Gómez rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.58
0-1Edgar Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Rafael Barkero!
12.57
Leonardo Cruz makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.40
0-1Tomek Deyna catches Nicholas Neville on the ankles. The referee calls over Tomek Deyna and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Neville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.47
Julian Wieler surges forward with the ball. Julian Wieler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen goes all the way! Frode Johnsen takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
18.55
Hinata Matsuda chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ade Aliyu.
21.02
Nat Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph threads the ball through to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen tries a spectacular strike but somehow Rafael Barkero manages to keep it out.
24.43
Adrian Hunt passes the ball forward to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen plays a perfect one-two with Wayne Joseph and rushes in on goal... Frode Johnsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Rafael Barkero manages to keep it out.
26.40
Leonardo Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.23
1-1Louis Escobar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raymond Houttuin. Raymond Houttuin kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.11
Farid Murati advances with the ball. Farid Murati kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph goes all the way! Wayne Joseph shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Barkero.
36.03
Phillip Reyes threads the ball through to Alexandre Lopez. Alexandre Lopez sees space and advances. Alexandre Lopez plays a perfect one-two with Juan Pablo Gómez and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Lopez takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ade Aliyu easily smothers it!
40.53
Adrian Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.29
Tomek Deyna knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Hunt. Adrian Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen plays a perfect one-two with Wayne Joseph and rushes in on goal... Frode Johnsen tries a spectacular strike but Rafael Barkero is on top of it.
44.41
Farid Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen heads the ball goalwards. Rafael Barkero manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Alexandre Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Ade Aliyu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Valencia start the second half!
47.44
Alexandre Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Farid Murati.
48.56
Louis Escobar sees a break and surges forward. Louis Escobar passes the ball forward to Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez whips in a cross ball towards Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.46
Tomek Deyna kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Hunt. Adrian Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
54.25
Leonardo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.44
Hinata Matsuda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ade Aliyu who gathers it comfortably.
63.47
1-3Marek Dudek hacks Francisco Viana from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Viana grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.35
1-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.41
Adrian Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph shoots from 25 yards. Rafael Barkero easily smothers it.
73.13
Hinata Matsuda decides to run forward with the ball. Hinata Matsuda whips in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
77.36
Farid Murati passes the ball forward to Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marek Dudek.
81.32
Tomek Deyna knocks the ball forward to Nat Reyes. Nat Reyes threads the ball through to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen goes all the way! Frode Johnsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Barkero had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
25%
45.5%
29.5%
Scorers
| Frode Johnsen 26, 81 | Hinata Matsuda 3 Nico Nahrstedt 45, 49 |