Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 9,294 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Carcedo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Carcedo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
10.46
0-0Paulo Andrade brings the ball forward. Paulo Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Glass. Andy Glass takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.24
0-0With imagination, Gabriel Iglesias plays the ball forward to Juan Diez. Juan Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Hernandez.
13.33
0-0Thierry Ince takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Victor José Mari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
14.36
1-0Carlos Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez makes a defence splitting pass to Andy Glass. Some good footwork from Andy Glass provides some space. He shoots at goal. Andy Glass scores for Levante UD!!
18.15
Alfredo Barkero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Barkero shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alfredo Barkero!
21.00
Showing composure, Gabriel Iglesias laces a through ball forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari passes the ball forward to Roberto Nascimento. Roberto Nascimento shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
24.09
2-0Carlos Castro knocks the ball forward to Andy Glass. Andy Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
32.26
Carlos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Suarez controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Glass. With a superhuman jump, Andy Glass connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
33.30
2-0Victor José Mari barges into Alfredo Barkero. The referee warns Victor José Mari to calm down! Alfredo Barkero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.40
2-0Nicolas Nieto knocks the ball forward to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Glass. Andy Glass threads the ball through to Edmundo Suarez but he's offside!
39.09
2-0Juan Diez barges into Paulo Andrade. Juan Diez is warned by the referee! Paulo Andrade runs off the knock.
44.27
Carlos Castro flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Suarez who takes it down. Edmundo Suarez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Edmundo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad have changed their lineup with Rui Loureiro replacing Victor José Mari. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
51.53
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.33
Rui Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Nascimento who gracefully takes it down. Roberto Nascimento runs straight at the defence! Roberto Nascimento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Jose Javier Hernandez. Excellent save.
55.09
Paulo Andrade makes a probing pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.53
4-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Sebastian Rubio replacing Roberto Nascimento .
63.46
Nicolas Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Castro. Carlos Castro passes the ball forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez cuts inside the box! Edmundo Suarez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Pablo Suarez. Excellent save.
67.06
Stuart Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Castro takes it forward alone. Carlos Castro shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pablo Suarez!
77.08
Andy Glass barges into Eduardo Gomez. The referee warns Andy Glass to calm down! Eduardo Gomez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.39
Andres Guardiola sees Andy Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pablo Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Fernando Crespo sees Alberto Prieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Prieto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Andy Glass 14, 85 Alfredo Barkero 18 Edmundo Suarez 44 Paul McStay 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Javier Hernandez (GK)
6
2. Nicolas Nieto (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Victor Bravo (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Castro (MID)
8
6. Alfredo Barkero (MID)
7
7. Paulo Andrade (MID)
7
8. Andres Guardiola (MID)
6
9. Paul McStay (ATT)
7
10. Andy Glass (ATT)
9
11. Edmundo Suarez (ATT)
9
12. Gregorio Lopez (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Izquierdo (ATT)
0
14. Filipe Alves (ATT)
0
1. Pablo Suarez (GK)
6
2. Victor Vazquez (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Crespo (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Iglesias (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Gomez (DEF)
6
6. Thierry Ince (MID)
6
7. Victor José Mari (MID)
6
8. Juan Diez (MID)
6
9. Alberto Prieto (MID)
6
10. Romero P. Gutierrez (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Nascimento (ATT)
6
12. Rui Loureiro (DEF)
6
13. Sebastian Rubio (DEF)
6
14. Martin Pichichi (DEF)
0