Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 20,503 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid start the match!
2.06
0-0Cliff Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Hernandez. Jose Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Hernandez. Miguel Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.40
8.17
Stuart Hutchison takes it forward alone. Stuart Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Hernandez. Miguel Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
9.23
0-0Hugo Lawal brings the ball forward. Hugo Lawal lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kieron Priestley manages to gather it comfortably.
12.40
0-0Nat Reyes makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.36
Sotiris Vellidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
16.39
Mast H. Amunike knocks the ball forward to Sotiris Vellidis. Sotiris Vellidis knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Campos.
18.14
Bernard Song knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
21.10
Stuart Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ade Aliyu who gathers it comfortably.
28.49
0-0Mast H. Amunike comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Ramos. Mast H. Amunike is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Ramos runs off the knock.
33.06
0-0Valencia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Atlético de Madrid's defence.
36.33
Guillermo Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Hernandez. Jose Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Alonso. Sebastian Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.27
1-0Nat Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Nat Reyes goes all the way! Nat Reyes rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Kieron Priestley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.02
Sotiris Vellidis makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Kieron Priestley.
45.00
Nat Reyes passes the ball forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
51.41
Farid Murati chips the ball to his team mate, Nat Reyes. Nat Reyes makes a beautiful solo run. Nat Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.40
Nat Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Kieron Priestley!
54.29
Sotiris Vellidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.27
Stuart Hutchison passes the ball forward to Miguel Hernandez. Miguel Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.50
Mast H. Amunike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nat Reyes. Nat Reyes passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos goes all the way! Juan-Carlos Farinos takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kieron Priestley.
65.46
Bernard Song knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Mora.
66.50
Yuriy Donenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Song. Bernard Song threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.39
Nat Reyes threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Kieron Priestley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.29
Bernard Song deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana plays a perfect one-two with Juan-Carlos Farinos and rushes in on goal... Francisco Viana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kieron Priestley easily smothers it.
78.45
Yuriy Donenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Nat Reyes. Nat Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kieron Priestley easily smothers it.
79.12
Cliff Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison makes a simple pass to Miguel Hernandez. Miguel Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuriy Donenko.
84.28
Sotiris Vellidis makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Farinos. Juan-Carlos Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Mora.
90.00
Nat Reyes advances with the ball. Nat Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Mora.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
17.3%
45.7%
37%
Scorers