Levante – Getafe 0:0 (end) | Celta Vigo – Real 1:2 (end)
final
Levante UD
0:0 (0:0)
Getafe CF
Sunday 10.03.2013, 17:00 • Ciutat de Valencia • LaLiga
     
    The first half was a back and forth battle with clubs exchanging possession and chances.

    The second half was less energetic until the dying minutes when a Iborra free kick hit the cross bar and then bounced straight down appearing to hit the goal line and bounce out. A Levante coach was sent off for his tirade at the ref. That was the spark Levante needed as they roared to life with chance after chance to win. However Getafe, backed by some solid goalkeeping by Moya, were up to the task and perserved the tie.

    Both clubs walk away with a point, but will need more next weekend to keep their dreams of Europe alive.

    (18:54:23)
     
    Game over.
     
    90+4
    Another chance for Levante to win the game but the ball could not get through Moya!
     
    90+4
    Free kick for Levante
     
    90+3
    El Zhar with some fancy foortwork inside the box, but the ball is fallen on by Moya
     
    90+2
    Ruben with a chance!! Saved by a defender! Ruben had an open net, but a Getafe defender got a foot on the shot
     
    90+2
    Four minutes added
     
    90+1
    Levante pressing hard now
     
    90
    A Levante coach has been sent off after arguing with the ref saying that the ball crossed the line after hitting the post
     
    88
    Iborra with a shot that hits the post!
     
    88
    Free kick for Levante in dangerous territory
     
    88
    Levante with a shot on goal - Iborra had the shot. Saved by Moya
     
    87
     
    86
    Terrible giveaway by the Getafe defense leads to an excellent chance for Roger to score but he shoots wide!
     
    86
    Barrada with a chance, shot wide
     
    85
    Roger is down on the field, looks like he took an arm to the face. But he appears to ok now and is up
     
    83
    Getafe trying a set piece, but the ball is kicked out of bounds for a throw in for Levante
     
    82
    Barrada corner kick leads to another one
     
    82
    Getafe attacking now, Torres with a chance but couldn't get through. Corner kick now
     
    81
    Getafe CF substitution: Escudero is replaced by Rafa.
     
    81
    Levante UD substitution: Acquafresca is replaced by Juanlu.
     
    77
    A Getafe player, Barrada it appears, has collapsed on the field, it looks like he collided accidentally with a Levante players shoulder and was hit in the head. He is up and walking to the sidelines. He appears to be ok
     
    77
    A players has collapsed on the field
     
    76
    Corner kick is cleared away easily
     
    76
    Corner kick for Levante
     
    72
    Right before the substitution, Barrada had a great chance breaking down the right wing, sending a cross pass that just missed Colunga
     
    72
    Levante UD substitution: Calunga is replaced by Alvaro.
     
    71
    Levante UD substitution: Michel is replaced by Roger.
     
    70
    Colunga cross ball is headed on net by Fernandez, but Munua makes the easy save
     
    69
    Colunga corner kick cleared away
     
    69
    Corner kick for Getafe
     
    67
    Colunga booked for his challenge on Michel
     
    67
    Ruben booked for an agressive check on Colunga
     
    65
    Garcia fouled by Torres inside the Getafe half
     
    61
    Both teams struggling to generate any significant chances this half. They continue to exchange possession of the ball
     
    59
    Getafe CF substitution: Gavilan Martinez is replaced by Lafita.
     
    57
    Levante UD substitution: Rios is replaced by El Zhar.
     
    56
    Rios sends a through ball, but miscalculated the distance and sends far ahead of the intended player
     
    56
    Pedro Lopez is booked for his challenge
     
    54
    Diop fouls Escudero
     
    54
    Moya forced to jump out of net to kick a loose ball that would have ended up being a corner kick
     
    51
    Robert Acquafresca is offside
     
    50
    A lot of players ending up on the pitch to start this half, yet the referee is wiser to some of the embellished acts and tells play to continue on.
     
    48
    Foul on Barrada by Fuente
     
    47
    Right off the start, both clubs exchange long balls that do not meet their entended targets
     
    Levante is now attacking left to right
     
    46
    Start of 2nd half.
     
    Shots from the first half have Levante with 8 (4 on goal) and Getafe 7 (2 on goal)
     
    1st halftime finished.
     
    44
    Free kick amounted to nothing as the ball was hit right into the wall of defenders
     
    43
    Calunga was fouled right outside of the box, free kick chance for Getafe
     
    42
    Barrada with a run, shot has too much on it and the ball sails over the net
     
    41
    Torres is booked for sticking his foot out and tripping Robert
     
    40
    Levante maintaing ball possession inside Getafe's half. Making smart passes, Getafe forced to defend conservatively, waiting for their chance to pounce on a loose ball
     
    36
    Rios! Shot on net, saved by Moya. He looked to cross as he broke down the right wing, but elected to shoot and Moya was forced to make a reaction save
     
    34
    Impressive free kick from midfield for Levante's Fernadez, Moya gets a glove on it and steers over the net!
     
    32
    The games pace has slowed down now, more whistles for fouls and players taking their time from getting it up. It was just a matter of time as the game so far has been played with great intensity and speed
     
    31
    Martinez free kick gets to the net, but Munua grabs it easily from mid air
     
    30
    Free kick for Getafe, Martinez takes it
     
    28
    A brillant through ball to Robert Acquafresca sends him on a great run, he goes down inside the box but the referee is confident in his call and says no penalty
     
    25
    Barrada fouls Robert
     
    24
    Lopez fouls up Torres
     
    24
    Rios had a nice run with the ball, but it was knocked off his feet just as he was looking to pass
     
    23
    Getafe now controlling possession, momentum has not shifted in their favour.
     
    21
    Shot by Colunga is blocked
     
    21
    Cross attempt by Gimenez is headed away from danger by Levante. Great cross, very close to finding Colunga
     
    18
    Levante has the momentum in their favour now, controlling possession
     
    17
    Lopez with a great run down the wing but couldn't get the ball across. Corner kick for Levante
     
    14
    Levante with two brillant chances! Robert with a right footed shot, saved by Moya. Rebound pops out to middle of the box, all alone is Diop and he hits the crossbar!
     
    13
    Both teams making through ball attempts from far out, but the defense continue to head the balls out of danger. Very back and forth game right now. Even possession time right now
     
    10
    Foul by Lopez at the half
     
    9
    Through ball for Xavi Torres is just over his head, too far from reach
     
    6
    Escudero with a shot on net! Saved by Munua
     
    3
    free kick for Getafe just inside the Levante half after a foul by Diop
     
    2
    Karabelas with a shot on goal, but it deflected wide
     
    2
    Chance for Robert! Great save by Moya
     
    1
    Game started.
     
    The players are shaking hands right now. It is a beautiful, clear, sunny day at the stadium
     
    Today’s matchup between Levante and Getafe is a table battle for that 7th spot in the La Liga. That 7th spot leads to a trip to the Europa League next year. Levante currently sits in 12th while Getafe has a three point lead on Levante and sits 9th.

    Getafe coach Luis Garcia has lead his club to a three game winning streak where they have outscored their opponents 8-2. Levante, however, have not won a game in La Liga since January 26. Lavante are coming off a 0-0 draw on March 7 when they hosted FK Rubin Kazan for the opening leg of the Europa League third round.

    The last time these clubs met was in October that finished with three points for Levante; a 1-0 victory.
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 17:00.
    Commentary by

    Tyler Bilton

    Goals & lineups
    Goals:

    Cards:   56. Lopez (LEV), 67. Garcia (LEV) – 41. Torres (GET), 67. Colunga (GET), 87. Alexis (GET)

    Levante UD: G: Munua - D: Navarro, Vyntra, Karabelas, Lopez - M: Iborra de la Fuente, Garcia, Rios, Michel, Diop - F: Robert Acquafresca
    Getafe CF: G: Moya - D: Alexis, Gomez, Fernadez, Escudero, - M: Lacen, Martinez, Gimenez, Barrada, Torres - F: Colunga
    Referees: Alberto Undiano Mallenco
    Attendance: 13000