Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
2.11
1-0Julian Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Danny Rizzo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.38
1-0Andres Carmona plays the ball forward to Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.52
1-0Without breaking stride, Nick Mustoe plays the ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Verges.
10.32
Eugenio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Victor Roman. Victor Roman edges inside the box! Victor Roman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.09
Nick Mustoe hits a low pass to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
16.34
Without breaking stride, Houssin Kachloul plays the ball forward to Mike Hapgood. Mike Hapgood makes a simple pass to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.45
2-0Florian Junger makes a probing pass to Mike Hapgood. Showing composure, Mike Hapgood plays the ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
22.17
Eugenio Cabrera advances with the ball. Eugenio Cabrera shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Danny Rizzo!
28.33
Eugenio Cabrera sees space and advances. Eugenio Cabrera shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.27
Terry Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Hapgood. Mike Hapgood threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
33.34
2-0Romero P. Verges comes in with a late challenge on Mike Hapgood. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.34
Julian Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Dominguez collects the pass. Ivan Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
40.31
Ivan Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Hernandez collects the pass. Felipe Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Roman. Victor Roman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
Houssin Kachloul makes a simple pass to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hits a low pass to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the second half underway!
47.07
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Delgado.
48.33
2-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson brings the ball forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson whips in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Julian Mendez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
49.19
2-0Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays it short to Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Enrique Pascual reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
51.46
Zvonimir Stanic sees a break and surges forward. Zvonimir Stanic knocks in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
60.23
2-0RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Harry Windass replacing David Delporte .
61.29
Andres Carmona surges forward with the ball. Andres Carmona runs straight at the defence! Andres Carmona comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.04
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Lupatelli chips the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
66.53
Eugenio Cabrera makes a simple pass to Victor Roman. Victor Roman shoots from distance but is denied by Danny Rizzo. Excellent save.
69.41
Mike Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Windass. Harry Windass skips past Romero P. Verges! Harry Windass tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.27
3-1Gabriel Delgado catches Harry Windass on the ankles. Gabriel Delgado is given a warning by the referee! Harry Windass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.13
Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki comfortably collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.39
Florian Junger lofts the ball long. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Windass. Harry Windass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gary Mccall punches it away to safety.
78.30
Harry Windass catches Gabriel Delgado on the ankles. Harry Windass is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.45
Mike Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Windass. Harry Windass shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
84.33
Houssin Kachloul knocks the ball forward to Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic knocks the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Gary Mccall.
85.49
With great vision, Mike Hapgood plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Gary Mccall manages to keep it out.
87.11
Enrique Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
89.08
Andres Carmona makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Danny Rizzo comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Andres Carmona of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Mccall (GK)
8
2. Romero P. Verges (DEF)
5
3. Julian Mendez (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Delgado (DEF)
5
5. Enrique Pascual (MID)
6
6. Andres Carmona (MID)
9
7. Ivan Dominguez (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Cabrera (MID)
8
9. Gabriel Cortes (ATT)
7
10. Felipe Hernandez (ATT)
6
11. Victor Roman (ATT)
8
12. Gregorio Mendez (MID)
0
13. Kevin Brehme (DEF)
0
14. Patrick Boulebda (ATT)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
7
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
6
7. Mike Hapgood (MID)
8
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
7
9. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
6
10. David Delporte (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
8
12. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
0
13. Jo Kippe (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
7