Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez65
G
1
G
59Davy BeelenkampD. Beelenkamp
Nicolas NietoN. Nieto73
D
2
D
74Joos KleinJ. Klein
Romero P. HerreroR. Herrero72
D
3captain
D
67Neil DeaneN. Deane
Stuart HansenS. Hansen64
D
4
D
64Alberto CamachoA. Camacho
Carlos CastroC. Castro68
M
5
M
68Julian GilJ. Gil
Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero67
M
captain6
M
67Enrique MoralesE. Morales
Paulo AndradeP. Andrade67
M
7
M
64Denny MeeuwisD. Meeuwis
Andres GuardiolaA. Guardiola66
M
8
M
53Jose RodriquezJ. Rodriquez
Paul McStayP. McStay75
A
9
A
69Carlos BlancC. Blanc
Andy GlassA. Glass66
A
10
A
69Dean JohnsonD. Johnson
Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez64
A
11
A
59Nicolas HelgueraN. Helguera
 
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez61
A
12
D
61Scott MortonS. Morton
Alberto IzquierdoA. Izquierdo60
A
13
G
59Gavin BeagrieG. Beagrie
Victor BravoV. Bravo57
D
14
D
58Rodolfo LeonR. Leon

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Carcedo.


0.00
Union Las Palmas start the match!
2.46
Stuart Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Andrade who takes it down. Paulo Andrade knocks the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay edges inside the box! Paul McStay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Davy Beelenkamp gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
3.32
Enrique Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
9.49
Romero P. Herrero sees Paulo Andrade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Andrade makes a simple pass to Andy Glass. Andy Glass shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
10.25
Joos Klein passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Julian Gil. Julian Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.19
Jose Rodriquez hacks Alfredo Barkero from behind! Jose Rodriquez is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Barkero stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.51
Alfredo Barkero receives the ball from a throw-in from Paulo Andrade. Alfredo Barkero flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Suarez who takes it down. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay makes a looping header on goal. Davy Beelenkamp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.53
Alfredo Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Camacho.
40.02
Alfredo Barkero threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.36
Denny Meeuwis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Joos Klein flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Morales collects the pass. Enrique Morales flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Blanc who brings the ball under control. Carlos Blanc shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Union Las Palmas players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
47.49
Joos Klein hits a low pass to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Javier Hernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.16
Neil Deane threads a neat ball through to Denny Meeuwis. Denny Meeuwis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Nieto.
59.51
Paulo Andrade threads a neat ball through to Paul McStay. Paul McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Davy Beelenkamp is on top of it.
60.35
Joos Klein flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales flicks a high pass forward. Dean Johnson collects the pass. Dean Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Hernandez.
61.31
Denny Meeuwis takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Paul McStay gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
63.36
Union Las Palmas are dictating the run of play here today.
65.45
Alfredo Barkero sees Paul McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.12
Enrique Morales hits a low pass to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.41
Denny Meeuwis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.28
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Rodolfo Leon replacing Dean Johnson .
78.37
Denny Meeuwis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Leon. Rodolfo Leon directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Javier Hernandez. Excellent save.
81.07
Carlos Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Glass. Andy Glass makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.54
Romero P. Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Andres Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Andres Guardiola advances with the ball. Andres Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Union Las Palmas
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
25.8%
45.2%
29%

Scorers
Paul McStay 25
Andy Glass 81
Dean Johnson 47, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Johnson of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.Jose Javier Hernandez (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Nieto (DEF)
6
3.Romero P. Herrero (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Castro (MID)
7
6.Alfredo Barkero (MID)
6
7.Paulo Andrade (MID)
6
8.Andres Guardiola (MID)
6
9.Paul McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Andy Glass (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Edmundo Suarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Gregorio Lopez (ATT)
0
13.Alberto Izquierdo (ATT)
0
14.Victor Bravo (DEF)
0

1.Davy Beelenkamp (GK)
6
2.Joos Klein (DEF)
7
3.Neil Deane (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Camacho (DEF)
6
5.Julian Gil (MID)
6
6.Enrique Morales (MID)
7
7.Denny Meeuwis (MID)
7
8.Jose Rodriquez (MID)
5
9.Carlos Blanc (ATT)
7
10.Dean Johnson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nicolas Helguera (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Morton (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Beagrie (GK)
0
14.Rodolfo Leon (DEF)
6