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Played
November 23, 2011 7:45 PM GMT
Estadio de Mestalla — Valencia
Referee: T. Chapron
Attendance: 35086
November 23, 2011 7:45 PM GMT
Estadio de Mestalla — Valencia
Referee: T. Chapron
Attendance: 35086
10′
Jonas
13′
Roberto Soldado
36′
Roberto Soldado
39′
Roberto Soldado
68′
Pablo Hernández
81′
Tino Costa
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| Valencia | 1.18 | 0.00 | 1.16 | 1.01 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.16 | 1.18 |
| Draw | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 29.00 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 7.70 | 6.50 |
| Genk | 17.00 | 0.00 | 15.50 | 66.00 | 17.00 | 16.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 14.00 |
Valencia 7-0 Genk: Soldado nets first half hat-trick as Los Che romp to club record Champions League victory
The Spanish side's imperious victory at the Mestalla leaves qualification dependent on a trip to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the final round of fixtures
By Daniel Quinton-Navarro
Getty Images
Roberto Soldado netted a hat-trick as Valencia thrashed Genk 7-0 at the Mestalla to leave Champions League Group E precariously poised ahead of the final round of matches.
Jonas' superb header put Los Che ahead inside 10 minutes and Soldado doubled the lead soon after.
Valencia's captain completed his treble before the break, putting the result beyond any doubt with two well taken goals. Further strikes from Pablo Hernandez, Aritz Aduriz and Tino Costa in the second half gave the home side their biggest-ever margin of victory in Uefa competition.
In a bright opening, Genk were denied a penalty in the fifth minute after Thomas Buffel appeared to be bundled over following Victor Ruiz's clumsy challenge.
Unai Emery's side responded in emphatic fashion when Jonas' intuitive run to the near post saw the Brazilian flick Costa's wicked cross past a helpless Laszio Koteles, putting Valencia ahead.
Los Che doubled their lead soon after, when Jonas turned provider. The in-form midfielder slid the ball into the path of Soldado who cut inside his marker before coolly slotting home.
Jonas' through ball found Soldado again, who blasted an unstoppable strike into the top corner of the net and the Valencia captain completed his hat-trick before half-time.
Pablo Hernandez had peeled away to the far post and his low cross found the former Real Madrid man unmarked to tap home, completing the fastest treble in the Champions League since Alan Shearer's for Newcastle in 2003.
Valencia returned for the second half with attacking midfielder Daniel Parejo replacing defender Victor Ruiz, in contrast to Mario Been's decision to substitute Jelle Vossen, Genk's top scorer.
After a sustained period of pressure, Pablo Hernandez netted Valencia's fifth goal of the evening with a perfectly placed strike from the edge of the area and it was six moments later.
Aduriz outmuscled his opponent before slipping the ball past Koteles minutes after he had replaced hat-trick hero Soldado.
Valencia had chances to extend their advantage but an inspired performance by Genk 'keeper Koteles kept them at bay, until Costa thrashed home the seventh goal of the evening on the rebound.
Los Che are level on points with Chelsea in Group E following tonight's victory leaving qualification hinging on their visit to Stamford Bridge in the final match. A 1-1 draw in London will be enough to see the Primera Division side through on goal difference, at the Blues' expense.
Meanwhile, Genk will finish bottom of the group following their heaviest defeat in Europe and are no long able to qualify for the Europa League as a result.
Jonas' superb header put Los Che ahead inside 10 minutes and Soldado doubled the lead soon after.
Valencia's captain completed his treble before the break, putting the result beyond any doubt with two well taken goals. Further strikes from Pablo Hernandez, Aritz Aduriz and Tino Costa in the second half gave the home side their biggest-ever margin of victory in Uefa competition.
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In a bright opening, Genk were denied a penalty in the fifth minute after Thomas Buffel appeared to be bundled over following Victor Ruiz's clumsy challenge.
Unai Emery's side responded in emphatic fashion when Jonas' intuitive run to the near post saw the Brazilian flick Costa's wicked cross past a helpless Laszio Koteles, putting Valencia ahead.
Los Che doubled their lead soon after, when Jonas turned provider. The in-form midfielder slid the ball into the path of Soldado who cut inside his marker before coolly slotting home.
Jonas' through ball found Soldado again, who blasted an unstoppable strike into the top corner of the net and the Valencia captain completed his hat-trick before half-time.
Pablo Hernandez had peeled away to the far post and his low cross found the former Real Madrid man unmarked to tap home, completing the fastest treble in the Champions League since Alan Shearer's for Newcastle in 2003.
Valencia returned for the second half with attacking midfielder Daniel Parejo replacing defender Victor Ruiz, in contrast to Mario Been's decision to substitute Jelle Vossen, Genk's top scorer.
After a sustained period of pressure, Pablo Hernandez netted Valencia's fifth goal of the evening with a perfectly placed strike from the edge of the area and it was six moments later.
Aduriz outmuscled his opponent before slipping the ball past Koteles minutes after he had replaced hat-trick hero Soldado.
Valencia had chances to extend their advantage but an inspired performance by Genk 'keeper Koteles kept them at bay, until Costa thrashed home the seventh goal of the evening on the rebound.
Los Che are level on points with Chelsea in Group E following tonight's victory leaving qualification hinging on their visit to Stamford Bridge in the final match. A 1-1 draw in London will be enough to see the Primera Division side through on goal difference, at the Blues' expense.
Meanwhile, Genk will finish bottom of the group following their heaviest defeat in Europe and are no long able to qualify for the Europa League as a result.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Lionel Messi
Striker Barcelona |
14 | 4 |
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Mario Gomez
Striker Bayern |
13 | 0 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Striker Real Madrid |
10 | 2 |
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Karim Benzema
Striker Real Madrid |
7 | 0 |
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Didier Drogba
Striker Chelsea |
6 | 0 |
