Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play Mérida Unión Deportiva in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Jose Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Cooke. Craig Cooke plays the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges flicks the ball with his head but Eugenio Torres is on top of it.
9.40
0-0Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Victor Verges who brings the ball under control. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.14
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Evans who takes it down. Graeme Evans shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eugenio Torres.
11.38
0-0Corner kick to Levante UD. Frederic Celdran plays it short to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Martin Crespo. Excellent block.
18.42
Jose Javier Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Verges. Victor Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
21.09
0-0Michelangelo Peruzzi clumsily knocks into Adolfo Leon. Michelangelo Peruzzi is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Leon stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.40
0-0Michelangelo Peruzzi makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.33
Jose Javier Guerrero sees Graeme Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Evans shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.02
Adolfo Guardiola catches Arturo Aguilar on the ankles. The referee calls over Adolfo Guardiola and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.17
0-1Adriano Sculli threads the ball through to Adolfo Leon. Adolfo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.19
Oscar Fuentes makes a probing pass to Adolfo Leon. Adolfo Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.17
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Victor Verges who brings the ball under control. Victor Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Eugenio Torres!
38.41
Frederic Celdran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Verges. Victor Verges shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.56
Arturo Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Leon. Adolfo Leon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.02
0-2With imagination, Craig Cooke plays the ball forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Martin but he's offside!
45.00
0-2Victor Verges barges into Alberto Torres. The referee warns Victor Verges to calm down! Alberto Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
48.53
Alberto Torres comes in with a late challenge on Victor Verges. The referee brings Alberto Torres to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.52
Jose Javier Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Aguilar.
51.21
Salvador Amador laces a through ball forward to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.02
Craig Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges makes a deft header. The shot is on target but blocked by Martin Crespo. That should have been a goal!
60.34
Adolfo Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges flicks the ball with his head. Victor Verges scores for Levante UD!!
65.14
Alberto Torres threads the ball through to Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Leon. Adolfo Leon connects with a diving header. Hugo Alonso manages to gather it.
66.49
Jose Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Guerrero shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Eugenio Torres.
67.28
Jose Zubizarreta passes the ball forward to Adolfo Guardiola. Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Evans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Torres with no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
72.53
Michelangelo Peruzzi hits it upfield. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Torres who gathers it comfortably.
77.18
Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges collects the pass. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Eugenio Torres!
78.39
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Burle controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Burle shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
83.17
Oscar Fuentes receives the ball from a throw-in from Adriano Sculli. Oscar Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
87.56
Jose Zubizarreta sees Craig Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Cooke threads a neat ball through to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Evans but he's offside!
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
| Graeme Evans 51 Victor Verges 60, 67 | Gabriel Burle 28 Adolfo Leon 41 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
6
2. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
6
3. Jose Zubizarreta (DEF)
7
4. Salvador Amador (DEF)
6
5. Craig Cooke (MID)
6
6. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
7
7. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
6
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
9
10. Graeme Evans (ATT)
9
11. Daniel Martin (ATT)
7
12. Pablo Marquez (DEF)
0
13. Nicolas Leon (MID)
0
14. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
0
1. Eugenio Torres (GK)
7
2. Martin Crespo (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Rubio (DEF)
6
4. Arturo Aguilar (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Torres (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Fuentes (MID)
6
7. Adriano Sculli (MID)
6
8. Adolfo Leon (ATT)
8
9. Ernesto Santos (ATT)
6
10. Enrique Mora (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Burle (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Diaz (MID)
0
13. Ivan Garcia (GK)
0
14. Miguel Jimenez (ATT)
0