Match Report
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gary Mccall | G. Mccall |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 | | Garry Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Matthias Müller | M. Müller | |||||||||
| Eugenio Pena | E. Pena |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Enrique Redondo | E. Redondo | |||||||||
| Jose Herrera | J. Herrera | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Sebastian Barkero | S. Barkero | |||||||||
| Colin Collins | C. Collins | | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Claudio Caballero | C. Caballero | |||||||||
| Carlos Diez | C. Diez | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Felipe Cruz | F. Cruz | |||||||||
| Eugenio Cabrera | E. Cabrera | | 67 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 69 |  | Massimo Corrent | M. Corrent | ||||||||
| Juan-Carlos Torres | J. Torres | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Stefan Engels | S. Engels | |||||||||
| Gionatha Morfeo | G. Morfeo | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Nils Lange | N. Lange | |||||||||
| Adam Salmon | A. Salmon |  | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Nicolas Diaz | N. Diaz | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Rösler | V. Rösler | | 61 | A | | 11 | | | A | 68 | | Elena Vidal | E. Vidal | ||||||||
| Antonio Izquierdo | A. Izquierdo | | 62 | G | | 12 | | A | 65 | | Francisco Marin | F. Marin | |||||||||
| Patrick Boulebda | P. Boulebda |  | 61 | A | | 13 | | G | 63 | | Bakary Hanke | B. Hanke | |||||||||
| Alberto Marin | A. Marin | | 61 | D | | 14 | | M | 62 | | Jean Chr. Meite | J. Meite | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,065 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF get the match underway!
6.23
0-0Jose Herrera clumsily knocks into Nils Lange. The referee calls over Jose Herrera and shows him a yellow card! Nils Lange stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.35
0-0Carlos Diez plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Garry Mason!
14.42
0-0Juan-Carlos Torres makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.27
Eugenio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.58
0-1Stefan Engels takes a short throw-in bringing Massimo Corrent into play. With a delightful solo run, Massimo Corrent stretches the opposition's defence. Massimo Corrent knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.35
Carlos Diez sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Diez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
24.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Cabrera picks a pass forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.09
Colin Collins clumsily knocks into Stefan Engels. The referee calls over Colin Collins and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Engels hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.26
Massimo Corrent sees space and advances. Massimo Corrent knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Diaz!
34.28
Felipe Cruz hits a low pass to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.16
Matthias Müller flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Engels holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Engels surges forward with the ball. Stefan Engels sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.24
Enrique Redondo threads a neat ball through to Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz passes the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.07
Enrique Redondo passes the ball forward to Massimo Corrent. Massimo Corrent threads the ball through to Nils Lange. Nils Lange finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gary Mccall.
45.00
0-2Corner kick to Barcelona. Nils Lange plays it to the far post. Gary Mccall drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Antonio Izquierdo replacing Gionatha Morfeo. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
48.54
0-2Stefan Engels passes the ball forward to Nils Lange. Nils Lange makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Diaz but he's offside!
51.55
Carlos Diez barges into Massimo Corrent. Carlos Diez is shown the yellow card! Massimo Corrent runs off the knock.
53.54
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Izquierdo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Izquierdo tries a spectacular long range effort but Garry Mason is on top of his game. Great save!
54.22
Sebastian Barkero sees Felipe Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.30
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Izquierdo who brings the ball under control. Antonio Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Mason who gathers it comfortably.
60.21
0-2Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Patrick Boulebda replacing Juan-Carlos Torres .
63.25
Matt Hansen surges forward with the ball. Matt Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Garry Mason gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
66.32
Colin Collins sees Adam Salmon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Barkero.
67.04
0-2Matthias Müller threads a neat ball through to Massimo Corrent. Massimo Corrent changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Massimo Corrent plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Diaz and advances towards the goal... Matt Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Massimo Corrent. Massimo Corrent appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.10
Sebastian Barkero hits a low pass to Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
72.54
Stefan Engels catches Colin Collins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Collins runs off the knock.
77.10
Felipe Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Diaz who takes it down. Nicolas Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Lange. Nils Lange beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.10
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Francisco Marin replacing Sebastian Barkero, Bakary Hanke replacing Massimo Corrent and Jean Chr. Meite replacing Elena Vidal .
81.25
0-3Jose Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Jean Chr. Meite. The referee calls over Jose Herrera and warns him to calm down! Jean Chr. Meite stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.07
Felipe Cruz darts forward. Felipe Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.28
Matt Hansen knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera hits a low pass to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Bakary Hanke knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Meite. Jean Chr. Meite shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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
| Elena Vidal 19 Nicolas Diaz 30, 85 Nils Lange 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Mccall (GK)
6
2. Matt Hansen (DEF)
6
3. Eugenio Pena (DEF)
6
4. Jose Herrera (DEF)
5
5. Colin Collins (MID)
5
6. Carlos Diez (MID)
6
7. Eugenio Cabrera (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Torres (MID)
6
9. Gionatha Morfeo (ATT)
6
10. Adam Salmon (ATT)
6
11. Vincenzo Rösler (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Izquierdo (GK)
6
13. Patrick Boulebda (ATT)
6
14. Alberto Marin (DEF)
0
1. Garry Mason (GK)
7
2. Matthias Müller (DEF)
6
3. Enrique Redondo (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Barkero (DEF)
6
5. Claudio Caballero (DEF)
6
6. Felipe Cruz (MID)
8
7. Massimo Corrent (MID)
8
8. Stefan Engels (MID)
6
9. Nils Lange (ATT)
7
10. Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
9
11. Elena Vidal (ATT)
7
12. Francisco Marin (ATT)
6
13. Bakary Hanke (GK)
6
14. Jean Chr. Meite (MID)
6