League

Camp de Mestalla
Spectators: 10849 (Terracing: 8138, Seating: 2495, VIP seats: 216) Dinu Pelin made the kick off and thus started the match. Jerry Lodge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dinu Pelin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 3 minutes into the game, Dinu Pelin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jerry Lodge was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jerry Lodge made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dinu Pelin in the 6th minute of play. A collision led to Valencia C.F. getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Quentin Nethercot hit a great ball. Angelino Abancens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joe Herring in the 17th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Club Atlétic Incles's goalkeeper Angelino Abancens had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joe Herring. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rickard Flink in the 28th minute of play forced Club Atlétic Incles's goalkeeper Angelino Abancens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jerry Lodge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dinu Pelin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 33 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Dinu Pelin sped through Valencia C.F.'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jerry Lodge. After having played for 37 minutes, Joe Herring managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Valencia C.F.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Joe Herring was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jerry Lodge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dinu Pelin, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. 40 minutes into the match, Valencia C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Calvin Hollingsworth came free, but Jerry Lodge reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 41 minutes Valencia C.F.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Calvin Hollingsworth who took care of the corner kick. Joe Herring could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Angelino Abancens made a huge save. Joe Herring received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Angelino Abancens came out and tried to block the shot, but Joe Herring slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 47th minute. After the first half Club Atlétic Incles were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joe Herring made a kick off. If Dinu Pelin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tomasz Smolak hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Joe Herring took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Angelino Abancens. Club Atlétic Incles's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Jerry Lodge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Calvin Hollingsworth, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. The audience was convinced that Dinu Pelin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jerry Lodge was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. When Club Atlétic Incles's Dinu Pelin in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Valencia C.F.'s goalie prevented a goal. Valencia C.F. made a substitution. Phil Day replaced Quentin Nethercot. In the 73rd minute Club Atlétic Incles were awarded a corner. Calvin Hollingsworth went to the cornerflag to take it. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 74th minute of the game. One of Club Atlétic Incles:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Valencia C.F.:s goal. Club Atlétic Incles:s Angelino Abancens showed great skill when he stopped Joe Herring:s penalty. Jerry Lodge showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dinu Pelin, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Jerry Lodge made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dinu Pelin in the 82nd minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Club Atlétic Incles's Calvin Hollingsworth slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jerry Lodge. That made the score 1-3 after 86 minutes of play. In the 89th minute the ball was on its way in behind Valencia C.F.'s goalkeeper Jerry Lodge, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jerry Lodge took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Calvin Hollingsworth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 97 minutes into the game, Club Atlétic Incles's Calvin Hollingsworth nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jerry Lodge made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. Club Atlétic Incles played a much better game than Valencia C.F. and deserved their victory. The Valencia C.F. players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.