Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liam CorreaL. Correa67
G
1
G
72Miguel ZubizarretaM. Zubizarreta
Raffaele BaldiR. Baldi67
D
2
D
78Miguel LopezM. Lopez
Rafael FerreiraR. Ferreira66
D
3
D
75Alejandro BravoA. Bravo
Ciro InnocentiC. Innocenti57
D
captain4
D
72Ivan FernandezI. Fernandez
Marcos VelascoM. Velasco53
D
5captain
D
60Alberto CostacurtaA. Costacurta
Seth SmithS. Smith67
M
6
M
64David GlassD. Glass
Seyni Gope-FenepejS. Gope-Fenepej67
M
7
M
63Paul ByrneP. Byrne
Matt HendryM. Hendry62
M
8
M
63Youssouf BonisselY. Bonissel
Patricio ReyesP. Reyes72
A
9
A
69Roberto VilaR. Vila
Ernesto MonteroE. Montero68
A
10
A
68David GascoigneD. Gascoigne
Alberto MorenoA. Moreno67
A
11
A
61Carlos AriasC. Arias
 
Carlos HidalgoC. Hidalgo61
M
12
G
64Julian CastilloJ. Castillo
Ernesto SerranoE. Serrano60
A
13
M
58Kwami GravelaineK. Gravelaine
Nwankwo BenaliN. Benali59
G
14
M
57Antonio RubioA. Rubio

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Valencia. A crowd of 16,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Albacete Balompie and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco  Moreno.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off the first half!
3.09
Youssouf Bonissel makes a simple pass to Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.40
Youssouf Bonissel brings the ball forward. Youssouf Bonissel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raffaele Baldi.
12.28
Seth Smith catches Youssouf Bonissel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssouf Bonissel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.40
Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Reyes who brings the ball under control. Patricio Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero makes a deft header. Good keeping from Miguel Zubizarreta as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
18.59
Alberto Costacurta makes a simple pass to Youssouf Bonissel. Seeing a gap ahead, Youssouf Bonissel picks a pass forward to Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias rushes past Marcos Velasco! Some good footwork from Carlos Arias provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.26
Matt Hendry hacks David Glass from behind! The referee calls over Matt Hendry and shows him a yellow card! David Glass runs off the knock.
24.27
David Glass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Glass whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.39
Rafael Ferreira makes a strong solo run forward. Rafael Ferreira advances with the ball. Rafael Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Montero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.06
Albacete Balompie are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
33.48
Raffaele Baldi barges into David Gascoigne. Raffaele Baldi is warned by the referee! David Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.57
Ivan Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Bonissel. Youssouf Bonissel passes the ball forward to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Marcos Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Smith. Seth Smith makes a probing pass to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
48.48
Paul Byrne brings the ball forward. Paul Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.33
Seyni Gope-Fenepej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno puts a great ball through. Patricio Reyes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.49
Raffaele Baldi barges into Carlos Arias. Raffaele Baldi is warned by the referee again! Carlos Arias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.42
Youssouf Bonissel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Youssouf Bonissel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Correa who gathers it comfortably.
63.09
Seth Smith flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Montero who takes it down. Ernesto Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Moreno. Ivan Fernandez hacks Alberto Moreno from behind! Penalty for Albacete Balompie!!
63.09
The referee points to the spot..
64.55
Ernesto Montero slowly runs up. What a cracker!! Miguel Zubizarreta had no chance!!
65.12
Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Moreno cuts inside the box! Alberto Moreno takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.56
David Glass passes the ball forward to David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Liam Correa manages to gather it comfortably.
69.11
Paul Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila threads the ball through to David Gascoigne but he's offside!
72.35
David Glass sees David Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Correa who gathers it comfortably.
73.37
Alejandro Bravo knocks the ball forward to Youssouf Bonissel. With great vision, Youssouf Bonissel plays the ball forward to Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.08
Ernesto Montero clumsily knocks into Ivan Fernandez. Ernesto Montero is shown the yellow card! Ivan Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.05
Youssouf Bonissel threads the ball through to Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias knocks in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Liam Correa.
82.15
Corner kick to Valencia. David Glass plays it to the near post. Alberto Moreno gets to the ball and clears it up field.
84.45
Rafael Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Seyni Gope-Fenepej. Seyni Gope-Fenepej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Fernandez.
87.39
Seth Smith hacks Youssouf Bonissel from behind! Seth Smith is given a warning by the referee! Youssouf Bonissel runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

Valencia
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
31.8%
46.6%
21.6%

Scorers
Ernesto Montero 65 (p)
Roberto Vila 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Byrne of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Liam Correa (GK)
7
2.Raffaele Baldi (DEF)
5
3.Rafael Ferreira (DEF)
7
4.Ciro Innocenti (DEF)
6
5.Marcos Velasco (DEF)
6
6.Seth Smith (MID)yellow card
6
7.Seyni Gope-Fenepej (MID)
7
8.Matt Hendry (MID)yellow card
6
9.Patricio Reyes (ATT)
6
10.Ernesto Montero (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
11.Alberto Moreno (ATT)
7
 
12.Carlos Hidalgo (MID)
0
13.Ernesto Serrano (ATT)
0
14.Nwankwo Benali (GK)
0

1.Miguel Zubizarreta (GK)
7
2.Miguel Lopez (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Bravo (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Fernandez (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Costacurta (DEF)
6
6.David Glass (MID)
7
7.Paul Byrne (MID)
9
8.Youssouf Bonissel (MID)
8
9.Roberto Vila (ATT)goal scored
8
10.David Gascoigne (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Arias (ATT)
7
 
12.Julian Castillo (GK)
0
13.Kwami Gravelaine (MID)
0
14.Antonio Rubio (MID)
0