Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 18,930 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Pichichi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Pichichi.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off the first half!
3.21
0-0Dietmar Jung catches Pedro Prieto on the ankles. Dietmar Jung is warned by the referee! Pedro Prieto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.35
1-0With imagination, Jose Blanco plays the ball forward to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youl Moracchini knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.49
1-0Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Pascual plays a quick one-two with Dietmar Jung and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claudio Pascual provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
15.36
Miguel Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual edges inside the box! Claudio Pascual cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.54
Miguel Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Extremadura UD are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.32
1-0Ernesto Rodriguez sees Dietmar Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Seaman.
27.14
1-0Antonio Faria makes a probing pass to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini hits a low pass to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
28.56
Ernesto Rodriguez threads the ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.00
1-0Armin Wieland hacks Antonio Faria from behind! Armin Wieland is shown the yellow card! Antonio Faria runs off the knock.
38.31
With some swift thinking, Rafael Monteiro plays the ball forward to Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Rodriguez plays a scrappy one-two with Dietmar Jung and advances towards the goal... Ernesto Rodriguez shoots from just inside the box. Fernando Menendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.56
Rafael Monteiro hits a low pass to Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Dado Camara controls it well on his chest. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Leonardo Hierro replacing Dietmar Jung. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Ricardo Carmona replacing Robert Seaman.
45.00
Extremadura UD start the second half!
47.37
Miguel Hidalgo hits a low pass to Dado Camara. Dado Camara shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.57
Ernesto Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Fernando Menendez is on top of it.
55.52
2-0Youl Moracchini catches Ernesto Carmona on the ankles. Youl Moracchini is warned by the referee! Ernesto Carmona runs off the knock.
57.26
Carlos Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
60.56
2-0Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Rafael Kiko replacing Ernesto Carmona .
63.01
Jose Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Youl Moracchini controls it well on his chest. Youl Moracchini sees Leonardo Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Hierro shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Fernando Menendez manages to gather it easily.
67.02
Pedro Prieto threads a neat ball through to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.27
2-1Miguel Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual cuts inside the box! Claudio Pascual takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Eduardo Martinez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
72.38
2-1Corner kick to Extremadura UD. Youl Moracchini plays it short to Sebastian Hanke. Sebastian Hanke takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
73.02
Sebastian Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Ernesto Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.02
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Fernando Sanz .
78.04
Pedro Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez darts forward. Carlos Vazquez runs straight at the defence! Carlos Vazquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Antonio Faria.
79.37
2-1It's a corner kick. Patrice Mate kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Sebastian Hanke reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.29
Miguel Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dado Camara. Dado Camara shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
83.48
Miguel Hidalgo barges into Carlos Vazquez. Miguel Hidalgo is warned by the referee! Carlos Vazquez runs off the knock.
85.02
Miguel Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. With a superhuman jump, Claudio Pascual connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
89.09
Antonio Faria makes a probing pass to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Dado Camara collects the pass. Dado Camara runs straight at the defence! Dado Camara makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Rodriguez of Extremadura UD |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Fortes Sanz (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Hanke (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Monteiro (DEF)
6
4. Jose Blanco (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Faria (DEF)
6
6. Miguel Hidalgo (MID)
6
7. Ernesto Rodriguez (MID)
9
8. Youl Moracchini (MID)
8
9. Claudio Pascual (ATT)
8
10. Dietmar Jung (ATT)
6
11. Dado Camara (ATT)
8
12. Patricio Herrero (MID)
0
13. Leonardo Hierro (ATT)
6
14. Romero P. Verges (MID)
0
1. Fernando Menendez (GK)
7
2. Pedro Prieto (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Martinez (DEF)
6
4. Robert Seaman (DEF)
6
5. Ernesto Carmona (MID)
6
6. Guillermo Arias (MID)
6
7. Carlos Vazquez (MID)
7
8. Patrice Mate (MID)
6
9. Fernando Sanz (ATT)
6
10. Armin Wieland (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Farinos (ATT)
7
12. Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
13. Rafael Kiko (GK)
6
14. Claudio Marcelino (GK)
6