Without doubt it was the most passionate qualifying round of all played. The first game was clearly defined by equality and emotion despite the unjust result of 0-0 in view of the good football displayed by both teams. Valencia FC was superior although they were happy with the draw. Besides, given the fraternal atmosphere that existed between the two teams, it seemed fair that ticket to the final would be decided in a big party in the Mestalla Stadium.
As was anticipated, it was another vibrant game, played with Equal possession and where responsibility carried weight as the game progressed. One gesture, on this occasion, a penalty on Mista and the forward’s conversion of it, decided the qualifying game. In spite of Villarreal’s relentless pursuit, once again Valencia FC´s defensive ability left the goals at 0 and the final result of 1-0 brought an apotheosis of happiness that overwhelmed the team for the rest of the month. Whatever would happen in Goteborg, the venue for the final, the team had completed its golden season. The UEFA Cup victory was seen therefore as the perfect end to an impeccable journey.
But the team went with the intention of winning and to finally make up for the defeats in Paris and Milan. Because of this the experience of that 20th May was an invitation to history with a superb performance from all the team, specially Mista and Vicente the scorers of the two goals, Valencia FC defeated with forcefulness Olympique of Marsella and ruled in Europe again after the mythical European Supercup of 1980. It had just resulted the club’s first historic double win.
To finish this double win the European Supercup won in Monaco on the 27th August 2004, transformed that year into the biggest ever, and was ratified on 11th January best when the team was named the best in the world.
As was anticipated, it was another vibrant game, played with Equal possession and where responsibility carried weight as the game progressed. One gesture, on this occasion, a penalty on Mista and the forward’s conversion of it, decided the qualifying game. In spite of Villarreal’s relentless pursuit, once again Valencia FC´s defensive ability left the goals at 0 and the final result of 1-0 brought an apotheosis of happiness that overwhelmed the team for the rest of the month. Whatever would happen in Goteborg, the venue for the final, the team had completed its golden season. The UEFA Cup victory was seen therefore as the perfect end to an impeccable journey.
But the team went with the intention of winning and to finally make up for the defeats in Paris and Milan. Because of this the experience of that 20th May was an invitation to history with a superb performance from all the team, specially Mista and Vicente the scorers of the two goals, Valencia FC defeated with forcefulness Olympique of Marsella and ruled in Europe again after the mythical European Supercup of 1980. It had just resulted the club’s first historic double win.
To finish this double win the European Supercup won in Monaco on the 27th August 2004, transformed that year into the biggest ever, and was ratified on 11th January best when the team was named the best in the world.
