Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | James Pengelly | James Pengelly | |||||||||||||||||
| Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis |  | 81 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Ben Vernazza | B. Vernazza | ||||||||
| Danny Southgate | D. Southgate | | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Pedro Vega | P. Vega | |||||||||
| Harry Impey | H. Impey | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 |  | Artur Veloso | A. Veloso | |||||||||
| Robert Völkl | R. Völkl |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Francesco G. Alfieri | F. Alfieri | |||||||||
| Jan Karnebeek | J. Karnebeek |  | 79 | M | | 5 | | D | 68 |  | Colin Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Alfred Marsden | A. Marsden | | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | |||||||||
| Copain Klompe | C. Klompe | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 81 |  | Mohammed Amoah | M. Amoah | |||||||||
| Ian Vela | I. Vela |  | 66 | M | | 8 | | A | 66 | | Steve Ax | S. Ax | |||||||||
| Kees Ricci | K. Ricci | | 84 | A | | 9 | | | A | 79 |  | David De Witte | D. De Witte | ||||||||
| Guilherme Moutinho | G. Moutinho | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Enrique Serrano | E. Serrano | |||||||||
| Alfred Smith | A. Smith | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 |  | Ole Gunnar Kippe | O. Kippe | |||||||||
| Gérard Guel | G. Guel |  | 69 | D | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Gregorio Verges | G. Verges | |||||||||
| José Hinojosa | J. Hinojosa |  | 68 | D | | 13 | | M | 72 | | Shaun Woodcock | S. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Patrick Milla | P. Milla |  | 65 | M | | 14 | | A | 67 |  | Sven Höfer | S. Höfer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 20,694 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
0.00
0-0Valencia start the match!
2.33
0-0Copain Klompe catches Mohammed Amoah on the ankles. Copain Klompe is shown the yellow card! Mohammed Amoah runs off the knock.
4.33
0-0Artur Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Smith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.05
0-1Matt Bremner knocks the ball forward to Steve Ax. Steve Ax whips in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.47
0-1Ian Vela changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ian Vela runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Ian Vela provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Ben Vernazza manages to keep it out.
14.32
0-1Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Smith controls it well on his chest. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Vega.
21.14
0-1Mohammed Amoah threads a neat ball through to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano plays a one-two with Ole Gunnar Kippe and rushes in on goal... Enrique Serrano shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.11
Jan Karnebeek kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.56
Mohammed Amoah threads a neat ball through to David De Witte. David De Witte plays a one-two with Ole Gunnar Kippe and advances towards the goal... David De Witte comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Muzzy Kayis!
32.41
0-1Mohammed Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano runs straight at the defence! Enrique Serrano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Robert Völkl sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
33.36
Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, David De Witte. David De Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Muzzy Kayis manages to keep it out.
40.04
0-1With a delightful solo run, Matt Bremner stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Ax but the linesman indicates offside!
44.50
Harry Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Klompe. Copain Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Smith controls it well on his chest. Alfred Smith makes a great pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
48.32
0-1Francesco G. Alfieri clumsily knocks into Alfred Smith. The referee warns Francesco G. Alfieri to calm down! Alfred Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.10
Mohammed Amoah flicks a high pass forward. David De Witte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David De Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Serrano but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.05
Mohammed Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano rushes past Robert Völkl! Enrique Serrano takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.25
0-2Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Gérard Guel replacing Alfred Smith, José Hinojosa replacing Copain Klompe and Patrick Milla replacing Harry Impey .
71.28
Patrick Milla laces a through ball forward to José Hinojosa. José Hinojosa flicks a high ball forward to Gérard Guel who takes it down. Gérard Guel knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ben Vernazza picks it out of the air!
72.00
Without breaking stride, Matt Bremner plays the ball forward to Steve Ax. Steve Ax shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.56
Colin Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah makes a beautiful solo run. Mohammed Amoah cuts inside the box! Mohammed Amoah shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.30
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Sven Höfer replacing David De Witte .
79.41
0-3Real Sociedad are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
84.03
Danny Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Marsden collects the pass. Alfred Marsden knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gérard Guel is offside!
87.51
Matt Bremner sees Enrique Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Serrano shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Muzzy Kayis!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mohammed Amoah of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
6
2. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
3. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
4. Robert Völkl (DEF)
6
5. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
6
6. Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
7. Copain Klompe (MID)
6
8. Ian Vela (MID)
6
9. Kees Ricci (ATT)
6
10. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
6
11. Alfred Smith (ATT)
6
12. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
13. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
14. Patrick Milla (MID)
6
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
3. Artur Veloso (DEF)
5
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
5. Colin Law (DEF)
6
6. Matt Bremner (MID)
6
7. Mohammed Amoah (MID)
9
8. Steve Ax (ATT)
6
9. David De Witte (ATT)
8
10. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
8
11. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
12. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0
13. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
0
14. Sven Höfer (ATT)
6