Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play Paços de Ferreira in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Levante UD lead by 2-1 from the first leg. A crowd of 18,107 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira kick off!
2.43
0-0Malte Thiele threads a neat ball through to Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
4.46
0-0Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Alfaro who brings the ball under control. Filipe Alfaro makes a probing pass to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Hugo Alonso.
5.28
0-0Filipe Alfaro takes a quick corner, playing it short to Malte Thiele. Malte Thiele knocks the ball into the box. Hugo Alonso jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
10.57
Salvador Amador threads a neat ball through to Frederic Celdran. Frederic Celdran knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
12.38
Albrecht Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Teixeira. Fernando Teixeira takes it forward alone. Fernando Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
20.32
0-0Malte Thiele comes in with a late challenge on Frederic Celdran. The referee brings Malte Thiele to one side and gives him a warning! Frederic Celdran runs off the knock.
24.23
Danny Edwards hacks Jose Zubizarreta from behind! Danny Edwards is given a warning by the referee! Jose Zubizarreta runs off the knock.
27.30
Malte Thiele flicks a high ball forward to Rui Soares who takes it down. Rui Soares runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Rui Soares provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.42
0-1James Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Soares. Rui Soares threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pontus Thern. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pontus Thern provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.54
0-1Without breaking stride, Adolfo Guardiola plays the ball forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Passoni who gathers it comfortably.
34.05
Malte Thiele brings the ball forward. Malte Thiele shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
36.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Thiele laces a through ball forward to Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvador Amador.
38.15
Sven Buchwald sees a break and surges forward. Sven Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Filipe Alfaro takes a quick throw-in, which Fernando Teixeira takes on the chest. Fernando Teixeira threads the ball through to Rui Soares. Rui Soares plays a scrappy one-two with Pontus Thern and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rui Soares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paços de Ferreira players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
47.48
Filipe Alfaro picks a pass forward to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.47
Fernando Teixeira threads the ball through to Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern rushes past Jose Zubizarreta! Pontus Thern takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Hugo Alonso manages to gather it easily.
59.44
Marc Meyer hits a low pass to Filipe Alfaro. Filipe Alfaro passes the ball forward to Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Hugo Alonso. Excellent save.
60.36
1-2Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Abraham Montano replacing Danny Edwards .
66.42
Filipe Alfaro comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Leon. Filipe Alfaro is warned by the referee! Nicolas Leon runs off the knock.
67.54
Artur Quaresma takes a short throw-in bringing Albrecht Bartsch into play. Albrecht Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Thiele. With imagination, Malte Thiele plays the ball forward to Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.27
Filipe Alfaro flicks a high ball forward to Abraham Montano who takes it down. Abraham Montano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.28
Filipe Alfaro plays the ball forward to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.40
1-3Boudewijn Hansma catches Pontus Thern on the ankles. The referee calls over Boudewijn Hansma and shows him a yellow card! Pontus Thern carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.14
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. George Van Der Gouw holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Van Der Gouw whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
85.00
Albrecht Bartsch plays the ball forward to Malte Thiele. Malte Thiele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Soares. Rui Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern whips the ball goalwards with his head. Hugo Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
89.27
Marc Meyer makes a probing pass to Fernando Teixeira. Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Teixeira plays the ball forward to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from long range. Hugo Alonso gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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
| George Van Der Gouw 38 | Pontus Thern 28, 68, 85 Danny Edwards 47 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pontus Thern of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
7
2. Salvador Amador (DEF)
6
3. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
5
4. Jose Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Leon (MID)
6
6. Sven Buchwald (MID)
6
7. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
6
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Martin (ATT)
6
11. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
7
12. Pablo Marquez (DEF)
0
13. Marcel Völler (MID)
0
14. Nobu Akio (ATT)
0
1. Emanuele Passoni (GK)
6
2. Albrecht Bartsch (DEF)
6
3. Marc Meyer (DEF)
6
4. Artur Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. James Croft (MID)
6
6. Malte Thiele (MID)
7
7. Filipe Alfaro (MID)
6
8. Fernando Teixeira (MID)
6
9. Danny Edwards (ATT)
7
10. Pontus Thern (ATT)
9
11. Rui Soares (ATT)
7
12. John Mcallister (DEF)
0
13. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
0
14. Abraham Montano (ATT)
6