Match Report
| Valencia | Valencia |  |  | Málaga | Málaga | ||||||||||||||||
| Nick Rowles | Nick Rowles | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Muzzy Kayis | M. Kayis |  | 80 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 64 |  | Mauricio Cano | M. Cano | |||||||
| Harry Impey | H. Impey |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Edmundo Ruiz | E. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Robert Völkl | R. Völkl |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Elena Sanchez | E. Sanchez | |||||||||
| José Hinojosa | J. Hinojosa |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Claudio Natali | C. Natali | |||||||||
| Alfred Marsden | A. Marsden | | 79 | M | | 5 | | M | 72 |  | Julian Brehme | J. Brehme | |||||||||
| Oliver Schell | O. Schell | | 81 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 |  | Eduardo Nunes | E. Nunes | |||||||||
| Jan Karnebeek | J. Karnebeek |  | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Marcos Torres | M. Torres | |||||||||
| Copain Klompe | C. Klompe | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Jose Javier Munoz | J. Munoz | |||||||||
| Guilherme Moutinho | G. Moutinho | | 79 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Ricardo Romero | R. Romero | |||||||||
| Eric Edusei | E. Edusei |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Milan Berck Fuchs | M. Fuchs | |||||||||
| Kees Ricci | K. Ricci | | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Antonio Fuentes | A. Fuentes | |||||||||
| Danny Southgate | D. Southgate | | 76 | D | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Trevor Rankin | T. Rankin | |||||||||
| Gérard Guel | G. Guel |  | 69 | D | | 13 | | D | 62 | | Marcos Sanchez | M. Sanchez | |||||||||
| Alfred Smith | A. Smith | | 72 | A | | 14 | | D | 61 | | Adolfo Pichichi | A. Pichichi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Málaga. A crowd of 15,763 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Málaga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Málaga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Valencia kicking off!
4.17
0-0Julian Brehme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fuentes. Antonio Fuentes shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.30
0-0Claudio Natali flicks a high pass forward. Julian Brehme holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Brehme advances with the ball. Julian Brehme threads the ball through into the box. Ricardo Romero tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.57
Robert Völkl flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schell. Oliver Schell passes the ball forward to Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei plays a quick one-two with Kees Ricci and rushes in on goal... Eric Edusei shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Mauricio Cano gets down and covers it.
15.37
0-0Oliver Schell flicks a high pass forward. Eric Edusei controls it well on his chest. Eric Edusei lofts in a cross ball towards Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci directs the ball goalwards with his head but Edmundo Ruiz is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.29
1-0Jan Karnebeek sees Guilherme Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Moutinho plays a quick one-two with Eric Edusei and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Moutinho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Guilherme Moutinho scores for Valencia!!
22.33
Julian Brehme chips the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Romero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.11
José Hinojosa chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Kees Ricci collects the pass. Kees Ricci cuts inside the box! Kees Ricci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
30.10
Oliver Schell kicks a strong pass forward to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Mauricio Cano. Excellent save.
33.12
José Hinojosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Karnebeek. Jan Karnebeek chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei rushes past Edmundo Ruiz! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eric Edusei provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.41
Claudio Natali flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Munoz controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Munoz flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Fuentes who brings the ball under control. Antonio Fuentes cuts inside the box! Antonio Fuentes takes a shot at goal but is denied by Muzzy Kayis. Excellent save.
44.22
Jose Javier Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Romero shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Muzzy Kayis. What a save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga have changed their lineup with Adolfo Pichichi replacing Milan Berck Fuchs. The Valencia players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.18
2-0Elena Sanchez barges into Eric Edusei. Elena Sanchez is shown the yellow card! Eric Edusei grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.18
2-0Free kick to Valencia just outside the area...
50.06
Muzzy Kayis takes a slow run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
54.19
Jan Karnebeek threads the ball through to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Cano smothers it!
57.52
Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward to Kees Ricci who brings the ball under control. Kees Ricci rushes past Claudio Natali! Kees Ricci side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Mauricio Cano gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
59.06
Jan Karnebeek sees Eric Edusei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Edusei threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Valencia!
61.06
3-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Danny Southgate replacing Kees Ricci, Gérard Guel replacing Jan Karnebeek and Alfred Smith replacing Robert Völkl .
63.35
3-0Alfred Smith flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Marsden who brings the ball under control. Alfred Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Southgate. Danny Southgate makes a great pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
66.17
Alfred Smith hits a low pass to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden sees Eric Edusei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Edusei lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Southgate. Danny Southgate makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
71.02
Elena Sanchez brings the ball forward. Elena Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Romero who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Romero controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Antonio Fuentes through on goal. Some silky footwork from Antonio Fuentes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.07
Copain Klompe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Edusei. Eric Edusei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Mauricio Cano keeps it out!
73.20
Edmundo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Julian Brehme who brings the ball neatly under control. Julian Brehme knocks the ball forward to Antonio Fuentes. Antonio Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.23
Marcos Torres makes a probing pass to Adolfo Pichichi. Adolfo Pichichi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Antonio Fuentes is offside!
83.27
Alfred Smith comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Romero. Alfred Smith is warned by the referee! Ricardo Romero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.01
Jose Javier Munoz threads a neat ball through to Antonio Fuentes. Antonio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pichichi. Adolfo Pichichi connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Copain Klompe plays the ball forward to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance. Guilherme Moutinho scores for Valencia!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Guilherme Moutinho 18, 90 Eric Edusei 33 Kees Ricci 59 | Adolfo Pichichi 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
6
2. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
3. Robert Völkl (DEF)
6
4. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
5. Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
6. Oliver Schell (MID)
6
7. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
7
8. Copain Klompe (MID)
6
9. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
9
10. Eric Edusei (ATT)
9
11. Kees Ricci (ATT)
8
12. Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
13. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
14. Alfred Smith (ATT)
6
1. Mauricio Cano (GK)
7
2. Edmundo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3. Elena Sanchez (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Natali (DEF)
6
5. Julian Brehme (MID)
7
6. Eduardo Nunes (MID)
6
7. Marcos Torres (MID)
6
8. Jose Javier Munoz (MID)
6
9. Ricardo Romero (ATT)
6
10. Milan Berck Fuchs (ATT)
6
11. Antonio Fuentes (ATT)
7
12. Trevor Rankin (GK)
0
13. Marcos Sanchez (DEF)
0
14. Adolfo Pichichi (DEF)
7