Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Racing Santander. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Valencia and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Valencia and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Racing Santander kick off and get the match underway!
4.11
0-0Savvas Dimitriadis surges forward with the ball. Savvas Dimitriadis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Timm. Dennis Timm shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ade Aliyu manages to keep it out.
6.01
0-0Sven Bräutigam kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.44
0-0Mast H. Amunike knocks the ball forward to Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen goes all the way! Frode Johnsen rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.00
John Jones sees space and advances. John Jones knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Timm. Dennis Timm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ade Aliyu who gathers it comfortably.
15.09
Chad Allen passes the ball forward to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.02
Hugo Lawal kicks a strong pass forward to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
22.58
Julian Wieler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Edgar Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.05
Tomek Deyna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.45
Mast H. Amunike knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen heads the ball goalwards. Mauricio Ibanez easily smothers it.
27.56
Hugo Rico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
28.17
Mast H. Amunike passes the ball forward to Chad Allen. Chad Allen flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mauricio Ibanez easily picks it out of the air!
32.37
0-0Don Davidson hacks Edgar Fonseca from behind! The referee calls over Don Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
0-0Eric Appiah catches Tomek Deyna on the ankles. Eric Appiah is warned by the referee! Tomek Deyna stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Valencia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.02
Marvin Van Der Laan threads the ball through to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.56
0-0Racing Santander are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Valencia's defence.
57.47
Marvin Van Der Laan makes a simple pass to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ade Aliyu.
61.05
Marvin Van Der Laan passes the ball forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ade Aliyu easily smothers it!
63.59
Wayne Joseph hacks John Jones from behind! Wayne Joseph is given a warning by the referee! John Jones hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.41
Sven Bräutigam brings the ball forward. Sven Bräutigam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.57
Tomek Deyna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chad Allen. Chad Allen threads the ball through to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Mauricio Ibanez!
75.48
Edgar Fonseca sees space and advances. Edgar Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
77.00
Chad Allen barges into John Jones. Chad Allen is warned by the referee! John Jones hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.56
Hugo Lawal makes a probing pass to Frode Johnsen. Frode Johnsen whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph powers a header at goal but somehow Mauricio Ibanez manages to keep it out.
83.10
Hugo Lawal knocks the ball forward to Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Viana. Francisco Viana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Ibanez.
87.23
Marvin Van Der Laan surges forward with the ball. Marvin Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mast H. Amunike.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
28%
41.5%
30.5%