Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 18,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
2.08
0-0Scott Inglis makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Inglis hits a low pass to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer connects with a diving header but is denied by Eric Appiah. Excellent save.
3.41
0-0Nigel Harley flicks a high pass forward. Andres Hierro controls it well on his chest. Andres Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alpay Abdullah.
4.33
0-0Alpay Abdullah threads a neat ball through to Jakob Prantl. Jakob Prantl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.35
0-0Matjaz Zanchi flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Weber who takes it down. Thomas Weber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Faria but he's offside!
12.08
Korey Gruenebaum hits a low pass to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Appiah who gathers it comfortably.
14.38
0-0Luis Flores clumsily knocks into Nigel Harley. The referee warns Luis Flores to calm down! Nigel Harley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.48
Matjaz Zanchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danijel Eloi.
21.17
Pedro Ferrer makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eric Appiah comfortably picks it out of the air!
26.59
Scott Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.56
Marcos Prieto sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Eric Appiah didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.38
1-0With a delightful solo run, Matjaz Zanchi stretches the opposition's defence. Matjaz Zanchi advances inside the box! Matjaz Zanchi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.44
Pedro Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Eric Appiah. Excellent save.
36.45
Andres Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.27
Luis Flores kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Grossman who gathers it comfortably.
42.53
Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high ball forward to Yohann Schouft who takes it down. Yohann Schouft shoots from outside the area but Isaac Grossman reads it well. Great keeping!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off!
48.15
1-0Gialuca Miccoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi passes the ball forward to Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber takes a shot at goal but is denied by Scott Inglis. Excellent block.
51.47
Korey Gruenebaum knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.58
Matjaz Zanchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Isaac Grossman. What a save!
55.06
1-0Matjaz Zanchi clumsily knocks into Marcos Prieto. Matjaz Zanchi is shown the yellow card! Marcos Prieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.40
Nigel Harley barges into Matjaz Zanchi. Nigel Harley is warned by the referee! Matjaz Zanchi runs off the knock.
59.29
Eugenio Roman threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Appiah who gathers it comfortably.
60.44
Matjaz Zanchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.30
Matjaz Zanchi barges into Korey Gruenebaum. Matjaz Zanchi is warned by the referee! Korey Gruenebaum stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.40
Eugenio Roman clumsily knocks into Matjaz Zanchi. Eugenio Roman is shown the yellow card! Matjaz Zanchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.45
Luis Flores decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Flores makes a probing pass to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft makes a probing pass to Gialuca Miccoli but he's offside!
69.01
1-0Thomas Weber catches Danijel Eloi on the ankles. Thomas Weber is given a warning by the referee! Danijel Eloi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.01
Korey Gruenebaum decides to run forward with the ball. Korey Gruenebaum lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.19
1-1Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Jose Molowny replacing Bernardo Morfeo .
78.20
Alpay Abdullah threads a neat ball through to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.17
Matjaz Zanchi hacks Andres Hierro from behind! Matjaz Zanchi is warned by the referee again! Andres Hierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.19
Alpay Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi threads a neat ball through to Jose Molowny. Jose Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Isaac Grossman!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Appiah (GK)
8
2. Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
3. Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
4. Luis Flores (DEF)
6
5. Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
7
6. Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
6
7. Matjaz Zanchi (MID)
9
8. Bernardo Morfeo (ATT)
6
9. Sergio Faria (ATT)
6
10. Yohann Schouft (ATT)
8
11. Thomas Weber (ATT)
5
12. Tiago Ramos (MID)
0
13. Fernando Reis (MID)
0
14. Jose Molowny (MID)
6
1. Isaac Grossman (GK)
7
2. Scott Inglis (DEF)
7
3. Nigel Harley (DEF)
6
4. Danijel Eloi (DEF)
6
5. Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
7
6. Eugenio Roman (MID)
8
7. Andres Hierro (MID)
6
8. Marcos Prieto (MID)
6
9. Pedro Ferrer (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
6
11. Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)
6
12. Edward Rowett (DEF)
0
13. Francisco Verges (MID)
0
14. Thomas Schnellinger (ATT)
0