Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 18,162 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Suarez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Suarez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
2.33
0-0Paul Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting David Gascoigne through on goal. David Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Wes Smith easily smothers it!
10.58
0-0Paul Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Andres Gento. The referee brings Paul Byrne to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Gento grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.46
0-1Arturo José Mari threads the ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Peiro!
20.42
Leonardo Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Vidal plays a one-two with Carlos Arias and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Vidal shoots from just inside the box but Wes Smith is on top of it.
24.05
0-1Albert Roman passes the ball forward to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.31
0-1Leonardo Vidal hits a low pass to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.29
Paul Byrne knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.23
David Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
33.24
Andres Gento runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andres Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.01
Kieron Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek makes a probing pass to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
39.57
Andres Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan cuts inside the box! Yoann Zaidan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
42.52
Ivan Fernandez makes a simple pass to Leonardo Vidal. Leonardo Vidal flicks a high pass forward. David Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. David Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Alejandro Bravo threads a neat ball through to Paul Byrne. Paul Byrne threads a neat ball through to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
53.54
Kieron Riggott takes a quick throw-in. Daniel Hofland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari sees a break and surges forward. Arturo José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.30
Lee Midgley threads a neat ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Bremner shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.16
1-2Carlos Arias clumsily knocks into Lee Midgley. Carlos Arias is given a warning by the referee! Lee Midgley stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.22
Leonardo Vidal knocks the ball forward to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila lofts in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Wes Smith had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
61.32
2-2David Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Arias. Carlos Arias plays a one-two with David Gascoigne and advances towards the goal... Carlos Arias takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Lee Midgley.
69.46
Alberto Costacurta clumsily knocks into Gavin Bremner. Alberto Costacurta is warned by the referee! Gavin Bremner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.25
Daniel Hofland sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Hofland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro powers a header at goal. Alberto Costacurta steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
78.01
2-2David Glass clumsily knocks into Arturo José Mari. David Glass is shown the yellow card! Arturo José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.07
Paul Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila whips in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.36
Lee Midgley hoofs the ball up the pitch. Gavin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Lopez.
85.29
Lee Midgley sees Andres Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Peiro who brings the ball under control. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.08
Gavin Bremner barges into Alberto Costacurta. The referee brings Gavin Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Costacurta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.42
Leonardo Vidal clumsily knocks into Andres Gento. The referee warns Leonardo Vidal to calm down! Andres Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.4%
43.8%
28.8%
Scorers
| Carlos Arias 28 David Gascoigne 57, 81 | Roberto Peiro 14 Yoann Zaidan 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Gascoigne of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Miguel Zubizarreta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miguel Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Costacurta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Glass (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Leonardo Vidal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Vila (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | David Gascoigne (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Carlos Arias (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Julian Castillo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Youssouf Bonissel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwami Gravelaine (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wes Smith (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kieron Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee Midgley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Gento (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joost van Beek (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arturo José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Peiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Yoann Zaidan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ricardo Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Martinez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |