Camp de Mestalla
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007,
Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gustavo Isazi took the kick off in the first half of the match. 11 minutes into the match, Valencia C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Isazi came free, but Andoni Zubizarreta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Diego López fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingos Savier having to interfere. After 14 minutes, 张阳强 mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Northern California and the Valencia C.F. players grew even worse after the yellow card. 张阳强 kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Florentin Gougeons short, quick shot in the 18thth minute got Domingos Savier to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Valencia C.F.'s Andoni Zubizarreta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurelio Berdoi in the 19th minute of play. Valencia C.F.'s Andoni Zubizarreta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurelio Berdoi in the 27th minute of play. Andoni Zubizarreta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aurelio Berdoi in the 29th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 31 minutes, Domingos Savier successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Florentin Gougeon in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Domingos Savier saved Northern California from getting behind. 34 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Florentin Gougeon came free, but Domingos Savier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Andoni Zubizarreta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugenio Gomesano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 39th minute Aurelio Berdoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andoni Zubizarreta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 39 played minutes Northern California got a freekick which was hit by Angel Teofilio. Domingos Savier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Florentin Gougeon in the 46th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Pablo Henrico made a precise shot to the right of Andoni Zubizarreta. Valencia C.F.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mário Kempes was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Anselmo Katia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Northern California's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Valencia C.F. the free kick. The supporters of Valencia C.F. booed when Northern California was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anselmo Katia didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 53rd minute Florentin Gougeon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Domingos Savier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 58th match minute, Valencia C.F. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mário Kempes to maneuver through the defense. 62 minutes into the game, Florentin Gougeon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Domingos Savier was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 68 minutes into the match, Valencia C.F.'s goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aurelio Berdoi. In the 69th minute Florentin Gougeon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Domingos Savier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andoni Zubizarreta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pablo Henrico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andoni Zubizarreta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pablo Henrico, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 74th minute the ball was on its way in behind Northern California's goalkeeper Domingos Savier, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 75th minute of the match Valencia C.F. got a corner. Northern California's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Nino Jeanneret ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Valencia C.F.'s corner Nino Jeanneret fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Domingos Savier quite easily take care of the ball. Andoni Zubizarreta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Isazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Valencia C.F.'s Andoni Zubizarreta got control of the ball when Pablo Henrico tried to sneak it across the goal line. 83 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Florentin Gougeon came free, but Domingos Savier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pablo Henrico could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Andoni Zubizarreta made a huge save. 94 minutes into the game, Cristian da Rocha threw the ball into play from the sideline. Valencia C.F.'s Fran Pérez quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 96th minute, Pablo Henrico made a precise shot to the right of Andoni Zubizarreta. Valencia C.F.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. When the final whistle sounded Northern California left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Valencia C.F..
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