Match Report: VCF exit Spanish Super Cup (1-3)

Valencia CF were in midweek action in the new-look Spanish Super Cup semi-final at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia against Real Madrid on Wednesday the 8th of January at 8 pm kick-off time (CET).

Valencia CF had were pushed on the back foot in the early going of the game with the opposition knocking the ball around. Toni Kross made it 0-1 to Real Madrid over the 15-minute mark.

Valencia CF found a foothold in the game over the halfway mark in the game having a bit more possession. Kevin Gameiro had the first chance of the game following a quick exchange between Ferran Torres and Dani Parejo but The Frenchman’s drive went over the crossbar.

Francisco Alarcón “Isco” made it 0-2 in the closing minutes of the first half. The half-time whistle was blown and Valencia CF were trailing by 0-2 at the Intermission at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Valencia CF came out in the second half looking to cut the deficit as the same script followed in the second half. Maximiliano Gómez replaced Geoffrey Kondogbia just shy of the hour mark in the game.

Luka Modrić made it 0-3 to Real Madrid and Kevin Gameiro made way for Denis Cheryshev. Maxi Gómez had the first shot on target which went straight at Thibaut Courtois and a minute later, Carlos Soler worked the Belgian again.

Valencia CF were awarded an injury-time penalty kick for a Sergio Ramos handball following a VAR check. Dani Parejo stepped up and dispatched it into the roof of the net beyond Thibaut Courtois to grab a consolation goal for Valencia CF.

The match finished 1-3 to Real Madrid. Valencia CF will be back in domestic action to visit RCD Mallorca on Saturday the 19th of January at 12 pm kick-off time at Son Moix on Matchday 20 of LaLiga Santander.  

Match Details:

1. Valencia CF: Jaume, Wass, Garay, Gabriel Paulista, Gayà, Coquelin (Rubén Sobrino, min. 82), Parejo ©, Kondogbia (Maxi Gómez, min. 57), Carlos Soler, Ferran and Gameiro (Cheryshev, min. 69 ').

3. Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Varane, Sergio Ramos ©, F. Mendy (Marcelo, min. 70), Casemiro, Valverde, Kroos, Isco, Modric (James, min. 76) and Jovic (Mariano, min. 82 ).

Goals: 0-1, min. 15: Kroos. 0-2, min. 39: Isco. 0-3, min. 65: Modric. 1-3, min. 90 + 2: Parejo (p).

Referee: Gil Manzano. He booked Casemiro (84 ’).

Observations: Spanish Super Cup semi-final played the King Abdullah Sports City of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), before 40,877 spectators.