Valencia’s smooth progression to the next round of Copa del Rey left manager Unai Emery pleased with the efforts of the team, which sealed the year with an emphatic win.
Los Che had a great outing against their ill-prepared opposition, being 3-0 up at the Mestalla Stadium at half-time. Valencianistas had http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Victor-Ruiz-c36094 to thank for, who started the proceedings early in the first half.
The Spanish defender gave the home team lead in the fifth minute, further waiting until the half-hour mark to double their advantage. Jonas Gonçalves scored a scorcher of a goal from distance to increase their lead.
With Ruiz and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-Soldado-c31367 got on the bandwagon. The Spanish international scored his 17th goal of the season, with four minutes of the first-half yet to play.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 international, Ever Banega, hammered the final nail in the coffin in the 68th minute to ensure safety.
With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 scoring four past the hapless Cadiz goalkeeper, the visitors had to be applauded for their efforts. The Segunda B minnows played against a disciplined Los Che attack without fear and deserved a better showing on the scorecard.
Understandably, Unai Emery was ecstatic with the win that saw his team overcome stern resistance from Cadiz.
"Every year is a surprise. We were advised of their threats and did not want trouble. So we came here with a strong mind and to tighten the strings on the pitch,” Emery said at a post-match press conference.
Analyzing the match, Emery admitted that their rivals created dangerous opportunities and were potent on the counter-attacks.
Emery added that he was satisfied with their performances in the year 2011. The Valencia based club is third in La Liga, and on the right course in Copa del Rey. He hoped that 2012 will be a year that sees them continue their excellent growth.
The manager was happy with the news regarding Nou Mestalla: "It's very good news that the new stadium is done. I think we should keep growing sport, which means not wasting place in the Champions League and closer to a title and illusions."
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