Elite Football League Match, Valencia vs. Aston Villa (Sun May 29)


                             Valencia  |  Aston Villa
                          4-2-2-1-1 A  |  4-3-2-1 E
                           Andie Glen  |  John O Brien
                                       |
                          K_Jensen GK  |  GK Valdivia
                           S_Logan DF  |  DF A_Birindelli
                       D_Criscrito DF  |  DF D_Sloan
                          Henrique DF  |  DF M_Hummels
                           P_Jones DF  |  DF C_Luciano
                          I_Falque DM  |  MF P_Cocu
                        Emerson_Jr DM  |  MF I_Jesus
                        A_Isaksson MF  |  MF B_Charlton
                         F_Baumann MF  |  AM Kaka
                           T_Kroos AM  |  AM V_Wanyama
                           Stefano FW  |  FW B_Wolford
                                       |
                            J_Hart SUB |  SUB P_Hankey
                       K_Ramsteijn SUB |  SUB J_Lescott
                       C_Prandelli SUB |  SUB T_Derijck
                         O_Ruggeri SUB |  SUB B_Brolin
                         G_Puciato SUB |  SUB P_Di_Canio

Referee: M_Stadio (Austria)


Min. 3  :(vla) A_Isaksson knocks it past D_Sloan and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  Driven towards goal by A_Isaksson !
          ...  But Valdivia tips it over the bar
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Isaksson lofts the ball in!
          ...  D_Sloan belts it clear
Min. 5  :(vla) I_Falque with an inch perfect pass to D_Criscrito
          ...  D_Sloan brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But M_Stadio waves play on!!!
Min. 5  :(asv) B_Charlton turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to B_Wolford
          ...  But S_Logan comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 6  :(asv) B_Wolford times his run well
          ...  Stefano is called for the holding foul
          ...  Looked like a fair jump
          ...  The referee got it wrong
Min. 7  :(vla) F_Baumann can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to Stefano
          ...  M_Hummels plays it back
          ...  Valdivia slips!!
          ...  It goes just wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by Emerson_Jr
          ...  C_Luciano belts it clear
Min. 8  :(vla) Emerson_Jr controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  Stefano gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  Stefano rifles it to the far post !
          ...  Valdivia parries the shot
          ...  And the defender clears it!
Min. 11 :(vla) T_Kroos puts in Stefano
          ...  Stefano bears down on goal!
          ...  But Valdivia makes an easy save
Min. 14 :(vla) I_Falque looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to Stefano
          ...  A delicate header from Stefano !
          ...  It hits the inside of the post
          ...  It falls right into Valdivia's arms
          ...  Unlucky
Min. 14 :(asv) Kaka sidesteps D_Criscrito
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by S_Logan
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 16 :(vla) T_Kroos plays a first time ball through the defence to Emerson_Jr
          ...  Emerson_Jr tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  Valdivia moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It's beaten him!
          ...  But it thumps the post!!
          ...  And goes out!
Min. 21 :(vla) A_Isaksson looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to Stefano
          ...  Stefano is in acres of space!
          ...  He looked offside to me
          ...  He tries to round Valdivia
          ...  He nutmegs Valdivia
          ...  It goes wide!!
Min. 21 :(asv) D_Sloan loses his marker
          ...  D_Criscrito seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 25 :(vla) D_Criscrito with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  Stefano gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Stefano rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  It hits the outside of the post
          ...  And goes out
Min. 27 :(vla) A_Isaksson lays the ball back to Stefano
          ...  Stefano sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 28 :(asv) Kaka with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  B_Wolford gets on the end of the pass
          ...  D_Criscrito with the tackle
Min. 31 :(vla) Emerson_Jr takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to Stefano
          ...  C_Luciano cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 32 :(vla) Emerson_Jr nutmegs the defender
          ...  From long range Emerson_Jr bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  But Valdivia makes a fine save
          ...  Wow!! That was close!
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one!
Min. 33 :(asv) B_Charlton slides it through the middle to V_Wanyama
          ...  S_Logan brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 34 :(vla) Emerson_Jr turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to Stefano
          ...  A_Birindelli wins the ball
Min. 35 :(asv) Kaka with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows Emerson_Jr a clean set of heals
          ...  But Henrique comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 36 :(vla) I_Falque reads the run of Emerson_Jr
          ...  M_Hummels dives in two footed!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(asv) P_Cocu puts in C_Luciano
          ...  Henrique clears with a diving header
Min. 46 :(asv) B_Wolford turns past D_Criscrito
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  Henrique takes the ball
          ...  OOOHHHH!!
          ...  He almost loses it straight away
          ...  But he hits it clear!
Min. 48 :(asv) B_Wolford cuts inside Henrique
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  B_Wolford with the header !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  His manager looks unmoved
          ...  Aston Villa have snatched the lead!
          ...  Valencia 0-1 Aston Villa ...

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Valencia 0-1 Aston Villa

Min. 46 :(asv) Aston Villa switch to playing P
Min. 46 :(vla) F_Baumann runs at the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to D_Criscrito
          ...  D_Criscrito gets his head to the ball !
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 47 :(vla) T_Kroos controls the ball immaculately
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance
          ...  A powerful shot by T_Kroos !
          ...  Looks like it should be Valdivia's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  Valdivia looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 49 :(vla) Stefano cuts inside A_Birindelli
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  C_Luciano wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 52 :(asv) B_Charlton plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  I_Jesus decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  I_Jesus with the side footed shot!
          ...  But he's put it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that one?!?!?
Min. 53 :(vla) A_Isaksson kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  Stefano gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Stefano shoots towards goal !
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 55 :(vla) K_Ramsteijn will replace the useless D_Criscrito and will play DF
Min. 55 :(vla) T_Kroos crosses into the box, finding F_Baumann
          ...  But A_Birindelli puts it in row Z!
Min. 56 :(vla) Stefano has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past C_Luciano
          ...  He puts in K_Ramsteijn!
          ...  A_Birindelli seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 57 :(vla) F_Baumann takes on the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Emerson_Jr
          ...  Emerson_Jr attempts the shot!
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 58 :(vla) Stefano knocks it past C_Luciano and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  A_Birindelli gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 58 :(asv) Kaka runs at Henrique
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  But F_Baumann slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 60 :(vla) Up goes the substitution board - C_Prandelli on for P_Jones as a DF
Min. 62 :(vla) K_Ramsteijn bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to T_Kroos
          ...  A thundering drive by T_Kroos !
          ...  Valdivia tips it wide for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  K_Ramsteijn crosses it in!
          ...  Valdivia makes the catch!
Min. 62 :(asv) B_Charlton with a measured pass to V_Wanyama
          ...  But C_Prandelli clears the danger
Min. 63 :(vla) Stefano takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past D_Sloan
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  A_Birindelli with the foul
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 64 :(vla) T_Kroos runs with the ball to the corner flag
          ...  He plays the ball across to Stefano
          ...  B_Wolford with an ugly foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 65 :(vla) G_Puciato is coming on and Stefano is being brought off
          ...  Looks likely he will go and play FW
Min. 65 :(asv) J_Lescott is coming on for A_Birindelli and playing DF
Min. 65 :(asv) B_Brolin will replace P_Cocu and play MF
Min. 65 :(asv) Kaka steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs K_Ramsteijn
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  T_Kroos with a deliberate foul
          ...  That deserves a punishment
Min. 67 :(asv) V_Wanyama beats C_Prandelli
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  But S_Logan puts it in row Z!
Min. 68 :(asv) I_Jesus with the towering header to B_Wolford
          ...  S_Logan makes the challenge and clears the ball
          ...  But it drifts out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Kaka chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  K_Jensen fists it away!
Min. 70 :(asv) P_Di_Canio takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace B_Wolford
          ...  He'll play as a FW
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 70 :(vla) Emerson_Jr fires over a low cross to G_Puciato
          ...  G_Puciato attempts a lob!
          ...  Valdivia with a great save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 70 :(asv) D_Sloan with the Cruyff turn
          ...  G_Puciato with a pull on the shirt
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one
          ...  Andie Glen looks relieved
          ...  John O Brien is far from happy with that decision
Min. 74 :(vla) T_Kroos has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past C_Luciano
          ...  He puts in G_Puciato!
          ...  G_Puciato attempts the shot!
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  Valdivia is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Kroos chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  J_Lescott gets up well
          ...  And he clears the danger
Min. 74 :(asv) P_Di_Canio beats his man
          ...  P_Di_Canio attempts a chip!
          ...  But K_Jensen tips it behind
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Hummels swings it in!
          ...  K_Jensen jumps well to claim it!
Min. 75 :(asv) I_Jesus finds his way through
          ...  That was sheer effort
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by I_Jesus !
          ...  OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
          ...  It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 78 :(vla) I_Falque gets to the bye line
          ...  He puts it into the box
          ...  He finds G_Puciato
          ...  G_Puciato looks to see where Valdivia is!
          ...  He rifles in the shot!
          ...  But Valdivia hits it away
          ...  He could have held onto that!
Min. 79 :(vla) I_Falque looks around for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to G_Puciato
          ...  But D_Sloan puts the ball out of play
Min. 80 :(vla) T_Kroos is forced back with the ball
          ...  He belts the ball up field
          ...  G_Puciato latches onto the end of it
          ...  I_Jesus takes the player down!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  M_Stadio just wants to lecture him
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  This is very far out
          ...  A_Isaksson swings it in
          ...  G_Puciato gets on the end of it
          ...  Good sliding challenge from B_Charlton and it had to be
Min. 85 :(vla) G_Puciato takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  G_Puciato hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(vla) I_Falque with a measured ball to G_Puciato
          ...  G_Puciato shapes up for a shot!
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 90 :(asv) I_Jesus backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  M_Hummels gets on the end of it
          ...  T_Kroos with a reckless challenge
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  I think he was unlucky there, deserve a booking only!

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Mestalla Stadium
Attendance           : 104,560
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Valencia Match Info
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Best player          : I_Falque
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : T_Kroos (90)
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Aston Villa Match Info
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Best player          : Valdivia (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : B_Wolford (48)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : A_Birindelli (63)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                              Valencia    |   Aston Villa
Attempts on Goal     :          19        |       4
Off target           :          12        |       2
On target            :           7        |       2
Possession           :          62        |       38
Corners              :           4        |       2
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          13        |       9
Key Tackles          :          12        |       11
Key Passes           :          24        |       8
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Final Score          : Valencia 0 - 1 Aston Villa
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Player Statistics - Valencia
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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K_Jensen       GK  39   4   5   3  18 |  95   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
S_Logan        DF   3  28  10   8  36 |  95   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80 -20 -20
D_Criscrito    DF   2  28  10   7  27 |  58   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   1
Henrique       DF   1  25  11   8  29 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
P_Jones        DF   2  24  11   6  28 |  63   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Falque       DM   3  14  26   9  19 |  95   0   0   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
Emerson_Jr     DM   3  17  24  10  21 |  95   0   0   4   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  40   7
A_Isaksson     MF   1   8  28   4  31 |  95   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
F_Baumann      MF   1   6  24   6  30 |  95   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  30   0
T_Kroos        AM   3   7  23  19  30 |  93   0   0   5   0   2   0   0   1   0 -10  40  -4
Stefano        FW   2   9   8  28  39 |  68   0   0   1   0   7   0   0   0   0   0  10  15
J_Hart         GK  28   2   2   7  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  27  11  10  42 |  37   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -20
C_Prandelli    DF   1  25  12   7  29 |  32   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
O_Ruggeri      MF   1   8  24  21  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Puciato      FW   2   9   9  26  42 |  27   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  13

Player Statistics - Aston Villa
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Valdivia       GK  32   2   2   1  42 |  95   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0   0
A_Birindelli   DF   2  27   1   1  20 |  68   0   4   0   0   0   0   1   0   0 118  -2  -2
D_Sloan        DF   2  25  10   4  19 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
M_Hummels      DF   1  25   6   3  20 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  20  20
C_Luciano      DF   2  24   7   7  31 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
P_Cocu         MF   3  10  25  11  25 |  68   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
I_Jesus        MF   2   6  25   7  25 |  95   0   0   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  20   2
B_Charlton     MF   1   7  23   8  30 |  95   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
Kaka           AM   2   7  25  17  32 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
V_Wanyama      AM   1   7  24  17  19 |  95   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Wolford      FW   1  11  13  26  28 |  73   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  20  20  40
P_Hankey       GK  27   3   3   5  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Lescott      DF   1  26   6   3  20 |  27   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
T_Derijck      DF   2  25  14   2  29 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Brolin       MF   1   3  27   4  31 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Di_Canio     FW   1   8   5  24  32 |  22   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
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