Division One League Match, Werder Bremen vs. Valencia (Sun Feb 14)


                        Werder Bremen  |  Valencia
                            4-3-2-1 A  |  4-5-1 A
                       Harry Kleinjan  |  Andie Glen
                                       |
                        L_Bowazski GK  |  GK K_Jensen
                           Ronaldo DF  |  DF S_Logan
                       K_Ramsteijn DF  |  DF D_Criscrito
                        J_Neeskens DF  |  DF Henrique
                         P_Miranda DF  |  DF C_Mongongu
                         D_Bentley MF  |  MF G_McSheffrey
                       Asier_Munoz MF  |  MF K_Richard
                          M_Canete MF  |  MF C_Fabregas
                          J_Ledley AM  |  MF Saruman
                          J_Garcia AM  |  MF O_Ruggeri
                         A_Anyukov FW  |  FW Eusebio
                                       |
                         S_Mielitz SUB |  SUB J_Hart
                        M_Pavlovic SUB |  SUB C_Prandelli
                         C_Makiadi SUB |  SUB P_Nedved
                        D_Berbatov SUB |  SUB Stefano
                      M_Kobylanski SUB |  SUB G_Puciato

Referee: I_Williamson (England)


Min. 4  :(wbn) M_Canete with a measured pass to J_Ledley
          ...  J_Ledley with the crafty shot!
          ...  K_Jensen just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 5  :(wbn) A_Anyukov with the nutmeg
          ...  He takes the ball forward
          ...  A_Anyukov with the header !
          ...  It's beaten K_Jensen
          ...  It goes wide !!
Min. 6  :(wbn) D_Bentley beats his marker
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  D_Bentley hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  Saved by K_Jensen
Min. 8  :(vla) Saruman takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into C_Fabregas
          ...  C_Fabregas with the strike !
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 10 :(vla) G_McSheffrey with the dribble
          ...  This is a great chance
          ...  A skilful effort from G_McSheffrey !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That's a contender for goal of the season!
          ...  That's given Valencia the lead!
          ...  Werder Bremen 0-1 Valencia ...
Min. 11 :(wbn) Werder Bremen made the switch to a N strategy
Min. 12 :(vla) K_Richard jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Saruman
          ...  Saruman rises above the defence to head the ball !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  But it thumps off the woodwork !!
          ...  And goes safely clear!
          ...  L_Bowazski never had a chance!
Min. 13 :(vla) K_Richard with a precise pass to O_Ruggeri
          ...  D_Bentley with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 16 :(wbn) Ronaldo crosses into the box, finding J_Ledley
          ...  J_Ledley fires a shot at goal !
          ...  K_Jensen makes a comfortable save
          ...  He makes it look so easy
Min. 16 :(wbn) D_Bentley knocks the ball past the lunge of C_Mongongu
          ...  Henrique with the tackle
          ...  He left his foot in there!
          ...  He gets away with that one
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  They are lining up to take this one!
          ...  A_Anyukov fires it towards the goal
          ...  But K_Jensen tips it over
          ...  I_Williamson has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 23 :(vla) Eusebio beats J_Neeskens
          ...  But Ronaldo clears the danger
Min. 24 :(wbn) M_Canete plays a long ball to K_Ramsteijn
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by K_Richard
          ...  He made it look easy
Min. 33 :(wbn) J_Ledley moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Anyukov
          ...  A_Anyukov sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  But K_Jensen tips it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Bentley hits it towards the far post!
          ...  K_Jensen catches it!
Min. 35 :(vla) G_McSheffrey lobs the ball over the defence
          ...  C_Fabregas latches on to it
          ...  C_Fabregas with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  But L_Bowazski punches it away
          ...  He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 37 :(wbn) M_Canete with a slide rule pass to Ronaldo
          ...  A vicious shot by Ronaldo !
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz floats the ball in to find J_Ledley
          ...  J_Ledley goes for goal !
          ...  But K_Jensen punches it away
          ...  He could have caught that!
Min. 46 :(wbn) J_Ledley with the flick on
          ...  He plays the ball across to A_Anyukov
          ...  A_Anyukov with a powerful header !
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 47 :(wbn) J_Ledley backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  J_Garcia latches onto the end of it
          ...  J_Garcia is through on goal!
          ...  The defender was caught napping
          ...  He just has K_Jensen to beat
          ...  He lobs it over K_Jensen
          ...  It goes wide!!
Min. 47 :(vla) Saruman backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  C_Fabregas latches onto the end of it
          ...  C_Fabregas gets up high for the header !
          ...  L_Bowazski watches it sail safely wide!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Werder Bremen 0-1 Valencia

Min. 48 :(wbn) K_Ramsteijn plays a long ball to A_Anyukov
          ...  A_Anyukov tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
          ...  K_Jensen dives towards his top let hand corner
          ...  He's pushed that one just around the goal
          ...  Super Stop !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  K_Ramsteijn floats the ball in!
          ...  K_Jensen comes out and claims it!
Min. 49 :(vla) Saruman runs at the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to D_Criscrito
          ...  D_Criscrito tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
          ...  L_Bowazski was lucky there
Min. 50 :(wbn) D_Bentley watches his team-mates pull the defenders out of position
          ...  He decides to be greedy and run into the space
          ...  He's gone right through!
          ...  D_Bentley with the attempt at goal!
          ...  K_Jensen parries it
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Ledley chips the ball into the area!
          ...  K_Jensen easily catches it!
Min. 51 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz unselfishly heads the ball back to A_Anyukov
          ...  Driven towards goal by A_Anyukov !
          ...  It hits the post!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 54 :(vla) C_Fabregas has a go!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  O_Ruggeri collects the loose ball!
          ...  O_Ruggeri with his head down lets it go !
          ...  But L_Bowazski comes out and dives at his feet
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 55 :(vla) Eusebio with the Cruyff turn
          ...  Eusebio with the punt towards goal!
          ...  L_Bowazski with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He showed great Reflexes there
Min. 57 :(wbn) J_Ledley fires over a low cross to A_Anyukov
          ...  S_Logan takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 59 :(vla) G_McSheffrey with a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball across to Eusebio
          ...  A glorious effort by Eusebio !
          ...  L_Bowazski gathers it comfortably
Min. 60 :(vla) C_Prandelli is being prepared to come on
          ...  O_Ruggeri is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 61 :(wbn) D_Bentley with the through ball to J_Ledley
          ...  S_Logan robs him of the ball
Min. 64 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz hits in a wicked shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  M_Canete latches onto it!
          ...  M_Canete with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  But K_Jensen just gets his fingers to that one
          ...  I_Williamson has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 65 :(wbn) There's going to be a change
          ...  M_Kobylanski will come on for P_Miranda and play FW
Min. 65 :(vla) Stefano replaces Eusebio and will play FW
Min. 67 :(wbn) A_Anyukov jumps over C_Prandelli's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  A_Anyukov attempts a low drive!
          ...  But K_Jensen punches it away
          ...  He commands his area so well
Min. 70 :(vla) G_McSheffrey 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
          ...  But D_Bentley comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 72 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to M_Canete
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from C_Prandelli
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by M_Canete
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of K_Jensen
Min. 73 :(vla) Saruman gets to the bye line
          ...  He puts it into the box
          ...  He finds G_McSheffrey
          ...  G_McSheffrey hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  L_Bowazski makes a fine save
Min. 76 :(wbn) M_Pavlovic is being brought on
          ...  Ronaldo is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 79 :(vla) K_Richard looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  D_Criscrito receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  K_Ramsteijn gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 80 :(wbn) J_Garcia gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past C_Mongongu!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  From long range J_Garcia bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  But it goes wide
Min. 82 :(vla) Stefano breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on L_Bowazski!
          ...  M_Pavlovic brings him down!
          ...  He could be off!!
          ...  I_Williamson calls him over
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 83 :(vla) D_Criscrito jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  Intercepted by Asier_Munoz
Min. 87 :(wbn) M_Canete with a slide rule pass to A_Anyukov
          ...  C_Prandelli clatters him to the floor and puts the ball out of play
          ...  The linesman is flagging
          ...  Throw in
Min. 87 :(vla) G_McSheffrey is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  Saruman latches onto the ball
          ...  Saruman gets his head to the ball !
          ...  It sails over!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(vla) G_McSheffrey floats the ball in to find C_Fabregas
          ...  C_Fabregas has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That was unfortunate
          ...  Werder Bremen 0-2 Valencia ...
Min. 89 :(vla) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems Valencia will now be playing L
Min. 89 :(wbn) D_Bentley unselfishly heads the ball back to A_Anyukov
          ...  C_Prandelli cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 90 :(vla) Saruman has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past A_Anyukov
          ...  He puts in K_Richard!
          ...  Driven towards goal by K_Richard !
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  The Werder Bremen fans laugh at him

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Weser Stadium
Attendance           : 65,000
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Werder Bremen Match Info
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Best player          : D_Bentley
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Pavlovic (82)
Injured              : N/A
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Valencia Match Info
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Best player          : G_McSheffrey (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_McSheffrey (10), C_Fabregas (88)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                           Werder Bremen  |    Valencia
Attempts on Goal     :          16        |       13
Off target           :           7        |       5
On target            :           9        |       8
Possession           :          52        |       48
Corners              :           4        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           2        |       2
Fouls                :           5        |       11
Key Tackles          :           5        |       6
Key Passes           :          16        |       14
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Final Score          : Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Valencia
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Player Statistics - Werder Bremen
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Bowazski     GK  38   5   4   6  15 |  96   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
Ronaldo        DF   2  27  12   9  29 |  78   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0 -10 -19
K_Ramsteijn    DF   1  26  11  10  42 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
J_Neeskens     DF   1  25   9   7  29 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Miranda      DF   2  24  10   7  36 |  67   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Bentley      MF   3  16  25   9  36 |  96   0   2   2   0   2   0   0   0   0  40  20  10
Asier_Munoz    MF   1   9  25   3  21 |  96   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
M_Canete       MF   2   5  24   5  19 |  96   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  40   5
J_Ledley       AM   1   6  24  15  30 |  96   0   0   4   0   3   0   0   0   0 -20  20  -9
J_Garcia       AM   2  10  24   9  28 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
A_Anyukov      FW   1   8   4  25  35 |  96   0   0   0   0   7   0   0   0   0   0   0  23
S_Mielitz      GK  27   3   3   3  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Pavlovic     DF   3  24   5   7  22 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
C_Makiadi      MF   2   6  24   4  10 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Berbatov     FW   2   8   7  25  37 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Kobylanski   FW   2   6   8  23  22 |  29   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

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 |  96  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 105   0   0   0
S_Logan        DF   3  27  10   8  36 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
D_Criscrito    DF   2  27  10   7  27 |  96   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Henrique       DF   1  25  11   8  29 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
C_Mongongu     DF   2  25   8   6  36 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_McSheffrey   MF   1   7  28  18  37 |  96   0   0   5   1   2   1   0   0   0   0  65  25
K_Richard      MF   1  10  27   9  26 |  96   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  30   1
C_Fabregas     MF   3   7  26  12  29 |  96   0   0   1   0   4   1   0   0   0   0  10  27
Saruman        MF   2   7  25  23  30 |  96   0   0   5   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  50   2
O_Ruggeri      MF   1   8  24  21  19 |  62   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20  25
Eusebio        FW   2   7   3  32  39 |  67   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
J_Hart         GK  28   2   2   7  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Prandelli    DF   1  25  11   7  29 |  34   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80  20  20
P_Nedved       AM   1   7  24  22  17 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Stefano        FW   2   9   8  28  39 |  29   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Puciato      FW   2   9   9  26  42 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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