Match report
Valencia Defeats Alaves 3-1 in La Liga
Valencia
3–1
FT
Alaves
May 12, 2019
Valencia secured a 3-1 victory over Alaves in La Liga, with Carlos Soler, Santi Mina, and Kevin Gameiro scoring for the home team. Despite an early goal from Xabi Navarro for Alaves, Valencia turned the match around with a strong offensive display.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Valencia 3–1 Alaves
- • X. Navarro scored for Alaves in the 12th minute
- • Carlos Soler equalized for Valencia in the 29th minute
- • Santi Mina and Kevin Gameiro scored in the 34th and 68th minutes, respectively
- • Alaves received four yellow cards, while Valencia received three
Lineups
Valencia
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Jaume Doménech (G)
- 24 E. Garay (D)
- 5 Gabriel Paulista (D)
- 21 C. Piccini (D)
- 14 José Gayá (D)
- 18 D. Wass (M)
- 10 Dani Parejo (M)
- 7 Gonçalo Guedes (M)
- 8 Carlos Soler (M)
- 19 Rodrigo (F)
- 22 Santi Mina (F)
Substitutes
- 9 K. Gameiro
- 12 M. Diakhaby
- 20 Ferrán Torres
- 4 F. Roncaglia
- 15 Toni Lato
- 13 Neto
- 23 Rubén Sobrino
Alaves
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Fernando Pacheco (G)
- 5 Laguardia (D)
- 15 Ximo Navarro (D)
- 3 Rubén Duarte (D)
- 2 Carlos Vigaray (D)
- 21 Martín (M)
- 8 Tomás Pina (M)
- 20 D. Brašanac (M)
- 23 Jony (M)
- 9 D. Rolan (F)
- 12 J. Calleri (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Borja Bastón
- 19 Manu García
- 24 P. Twumasi
- 10 J. Guidetti
- 13 Antonio Sivera
- 22 M. Wakaso
- 4 Rodrigo Ely
Timeline
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12' Alaves Goal · Normal GoalX. Navarro · Assist: Jony -
17' Alaves Card · Yellow CardD. Brasanac -
29' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalC. Soler -
34' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalSanti Mina · Assist: D. Parejo -
35' Alaves Card · Yellow CardTomás Pina -
45' Valencia Card · Yellow CardE. Garay -
64' Valencia Card · Yellow CardGabriel Paulista -
65' Alaves subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Aguirregabiria · On: Borja Bastón -
68' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalK. Gameiro · Assist: José Luis Gayà -
72' Alaves Card · Yellow CardBorja Bastón -
75' Alaves subst · Substitution 2Off: Tomás Pina · On: Manu García -
75' Alaves subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Rolan · On: P. Twumasi -
82' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: Daniel Wass · On: M. Diakhaby -
83' Valencia subst · Substitution 3Off: Santi Mina · On: F. Torres -
89' Alaves Card · Yellow CardLaguardia -
90' Alaves Card · Yellow CardP. Twumasi
Match Stats
| Stat | Valencia | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 346 | 450 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Accurate Passes | 249 | 348 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Carlos Soler's goal in the 29th minute turned the game in Valencia's favor, quickly followed by Santi Mina's goal just five minutes later
- ▸ Kevin Gameiro's goal in the 68th minute sealed Valencia's victory and put the game out of reach for Alaves