Elite Football League Match, Valencia vs. Rangers FC (Mon Dec 12)


                             Valencia  |  Rangers FC
                              5-4-1 C  |  5-3-1-1 C
                           Andie Glen  |  Gazza Grant
                                       |
                          K_Jensen GK  |  GK Belushi
                           S_Logan DF  |  DF A_Schulz
                       K_Ramsteijn DF  |  DF M_Hart
                         E_Johnson DF  |  DF D_McGrain
                        C_Smalling DF  |  DF F_de_Boer
                       L_Squillaci DF  |  DF L_Jones
                     N_Ben_Khalifa MF  |  MF M_Ozil
                           Drexler MF  |  MF K_Richard
                           Rivaldo MF  |  MF B_Hemoth
                              Jese MF  |  AM A_Gunnarsson
                         J_Digweed FW  |  FW H_Rodellega
                                       |
                            J_Hart SUB |  SUB V_Mannone
                       D_Criscrito SUB |  SUB R_Giovinco
                       C_Prandelli SUB |  SUB P_Senderos
                           Saruman SUB |  SUB L_Thomas
                            Sansao SUB |  SUB D_Trezeguet

Referee: C_Tango (Wales)


Min. 4  :(rfc) M_Ozil backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  H_Rodellega latches onto the end of it
          ...  C_Smalling makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 5  :(vla) J_Digweed finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled A_Schulz
          ...  F_de_Boer with the tackle
          ...  He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 5  :(rfc) H_Rodellega takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  But S_Logan wins the tackle
Min. 8  :(rfc) D_McGrain is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  But E_Johnson comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 9  :(vla) Drexler controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  J_Digweed gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  K_Richard knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But C_Tango just turns away!
Min. 12 :(rfc) D_McGrain runs at S_Logan
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  Good sliding challenge from N_Ben_Khalifa and it had to be
Min. 17 :(vla) S_Logan flicks it over L_Jones's head
          ...  He showed some great skill there!
          ...  But M_Hart wins the ball
Min. 19 :(vla) J_Digweed moves forward
          ...  A_Schulz tries to clear it
          ...  He has miskicked it!!!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Jese crosses it in!
          ...  Belushi reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 21 :(vla) Rivaldo takes possession of the ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to J_Digweed
          ...  But M_Hart sweeps up the threat
Min. 21 :(vla) S_Logan spits at B_Hemoth
          ...  He gets away with that one
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 21 :(vla) Rivaldo takes on the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to J_Digweed
          ...  K_Richard with the dive
          ...  There's no room in the game for that!
          ...  C_Tango lectures him
Min. 22 :(vla) Drexler with a precise ball to K_Ramsteijn
          ...  A_Schulz read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 25 :(vla) Jese unselfishly heads the ball back to J_Digweed
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by D_McGrain
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 27 :(vla) J_Digweed with the dribble
          ...  D_McGrain is easily beaten
          ...  L_Jones slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 28 :(rfc) H_Rodellega sidesteps K_Ramsteijn
          ...  C_Smalling forces him off the ball
Min. 34 :(vla) Rivaldo controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs M_Hart
          ...  He puts in J_Digweed!
          ...  A cracking drive from J_Digweed !
          ...  But Belushi makes a comfortable save
          ...  He gave the striker no chance
Min. 36 :(vla) C_Smalling finds his way through
          ...  The offside trap didn't work
          ...  A_Gunnarsson cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 40 :(rfc) M_Hart skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to A_Gunnarsson
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  L_Squillaci picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 41 :(vla) Jese finds J_Digweed in the box
          ...  A delicate header from J_Digweed !
          ...  Belushi gets his fingertips to it
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(vla) N_Ben_Khalifa with a slide rule pass to C_Smalling
          ...  C_Smalling belts the ball towards goal!
          ...  It swerves a lot in the air
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  Belushi pushes it behind !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  N_Ben_Khalifa drives it into the box!
          ...  The ball finds its way to C_Smalling
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 46 :(vla) C_Smalling with a smart pass to J_Digweed
          ...  H_Rodellega scythes the player down.
          ...  Psycho!
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Valencia 0-0 Rangers FC

Min. 46 :(rfc) A_Schulz with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past L_Squillaci
          ...  But C_Smalling reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 48 :(vla) Jese punches A_Gunnarsson off the ball
          ...  Well spotted by C_Tango
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  He's been hard done by for that!!
Min. 48 :(rfc) The Rangers FC manager shouts at them from the touchline to play P
Min. 50 :(vla) K_Ramsteijn gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past L_Jones!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  K_Ramsteijn rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  But Belushi is equal to it
Min. 50 :(vla) N_Ben_Khalifa with the dribble
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  B_Hemoth stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
          ...  That's a rash challenge!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was unlucky to be booked for that
Min. 52 :(rfc) Up goes the substitution board - P_Senderos on for A_Schulz as a DF
Min. 53 :(rfc) H_Rodellega with a real burst of pace
          ...  He leaves S_Logan behind
          ...  H_Rodellega hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
          ...  It's well wide!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 55 :(vla) D_Criscrito is coming on for C_Smalling and playing DF
Min. 55 :(vla) Saruman replaces an unhappy N_Ben_Khalifa and will play as a MF
Min. 56 :(vla) Saruman beats D_McGrain
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Saruman from 20 yards !
          ...  But it whistles just past the post
Min. 58 :(vla) Saruman sidesteps his marker
          ...  He runs forward now
          ...  Saruman with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  Belushi saves, but he fumbles
          ...  But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 58 :(rfc) K_Richard knocks it forward
          ...  E_Johnson slips
          ...  H_Rodellega gets to it!
          ...  S_Logan with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 59 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
          ...  E_Johnson plays it back
          ...  K_Jensen slips!!
          ...  It goes just wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Gunnarsson chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  K_Jensen makes the catch!
Min. 60 :(vla) S_Logan takes possession on the halfway line
          ...  He runs forward with the ball
          ...  He skips past the challenges
          ...  S_Logan with the deft touch!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  Its sails over!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 63 :(vla) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  J_Digweed is through!
          ...  J_Digweed with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  Belushi makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 64 :(vla) Rivaldo beats L_Jones
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  L_Jones does well to get the tackle in
Min. 65 :(rfc) L_Thomas is being prepared to come on
          ...  M_Ozil is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 65 :(rfc) Up goes the substitution board - D_Trezeguet on for K_Richard as a MF
Min. 66 :(rfc) B_Hemoth with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to H_Rodellega
          ...  S_Logan with an inch perfect tackle
          ...  The whistle has gone! Incredible!
          ...  C_Tango calls him over
          ...  C_Tango tells him he has had enough warnings
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 69 :(rfc) D_McGrain looks injured. He's coming off
          ...  Lets hope it's not serious
          ...  They have run out of substitutions.
          ...  The other lot must be right dirty bastards
Min. 75 :(vla) Sansao comes on for J_Digweed and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 76 :(vla) Drexler with the first time flick to Saruman
          ...  M_Hart anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 76 :(rfc) P_Senderos with the nod to H_Rodellega
          ...  Drexler steals the ball of off him
Min. 83 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson barges the defender off the ball
          ...  A_Gunnarsson aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  Saved by K_Jensen
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(vla) L_Squillaci spits at M_Hart
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  C_Tango reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 89 :(vla) K_Ramsteijn has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past P_Senderos
          ...  He knocks it to Saruman!
          ...  Saruman with the attempt at goal!
          ...  Belushi can't get to it!
          ...  OH! It has gone just over the bar!
          ...  Belushi makes a cocky smile
          ...  Did he know that was going over?
Min. 91 :(rfc) L_Thomas turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to F_de_Boer
          ...  F_de_Boer curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  It hits the bar
          ...  And goes over!
          ...  K_Jensen was beaten there!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Mestalla Stadium
Attendance           : 110,000
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Valencia Match Info
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Best player          : C_Smalling
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : Jese (48)
Booked               : S_Logan (66), L_Squillaci (88)
Injured              : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : M_Hart (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : H_Rodellega (46), B_Hemoth (50)
Injured              : D_McGrain (69)
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Match Statistics
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                             Valencia     |   Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       3
Off target           :           4        |       2
On target            :           6        |       1
Possession           :          44        |       56
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           1        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          10        |       5
Key Tackles          :          10        |       11
Key Passes           :          11        |       7
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Final Score          : Valencia 0 - 0 Rangers FC
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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   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0   0
S_Logan        DF   3  29  10   8  36 |  95   0   2   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -1
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  28  11  10  42 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   5
E_Johnson      DF   1  28   8   5  31 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
C_Smalling     DF   1  27   8   5  29 |  59   0   3   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  60  10   6
L_Squillaci    DF   4  24  10   7  37 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -2
N_Ben_Khalifa  MF   1  11  26  11  25 |  59   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
Drexler        MF   3   8  26   9  12 |  95   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  30   0
Rivaldo        MF   2   7  26   8  37 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Jese           MF   2   5  26   7  41 |  52   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0 -10  10 -10
J_Digweed      FW   1   8   9  29  19 |  79   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  15
J_Hart         GK  28   2   2   7  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Criscrito    DF   2  28  11   7  27 |  36   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Prandelli    DF   1  26  12   7  29 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Saruman        MF   2   7  26  23  30 |  36   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   7
Sansao         FW   1   8   8  26  23 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Rangers FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi        GK  39   8   8   5  11 |  95   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  75   0   0   0
A_Schulz       DF   1  31  12  11  20 |  56   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
M_Hart         DF   2  31   4   1  22 |  95   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  10   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  28  12   7  24 |  73   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
F_de_Boer      DF   2  27   7   7  27 |  95   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   1
L_Jones        DF   3  25   7   8  22 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
M_Ozil         MF   2   8  29   7  18 |  69   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
K_Richard      MF   1  10  28   9  26 |  69   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  28   6  22 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
A_Gunnarsson   AM   2   8  29  17  34 |  95   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   5
H_Rodellega    FW   2   5   8  26  13 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -1
V_Mannone      GK  27   5   3   1  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Giovinco     DF   2  28  13  10  35 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Senderos     DF   1  28  12   5  31 |  39   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
L_Thomas       MF   1   7  30   7  18 |  26   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
D_Trezeguet    MF   3   6   9  25  21 |  26   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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