Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Málaga. A crowd of 20,035 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
0-0Tiago Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Dejesus comfortably collects the pass. Duarte Dejesus knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
4.44
0-0Vitor Ferreira catches Alpay Abdullah on the ankles. Vitor Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Alpay Abdullah carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.01
Alberto Vega brings the ball forward. Alberto Vega sees space and advances. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
15.34
Tiago Ramos knocks the ball forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz heads the ball goalwards. Javier Goycochea didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.13
0-0Kwame Marbus makes a beautiful solo run. Kwame Marbus knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus makes a looping header on goal. Daniel Enzinger clears it off the line with his head!
22.47
1-0Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Ramos controls it well on his chest. Tiago Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Javier Goycochea is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.32
Claus Myssing sees Jacob Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Campbell shoots from outside the area but Eric Appiah reads it well. Nice save!
30.35
1-0Fernando Reis threads a neat ball through to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
34.11
Jakob Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Ramos makes a simple pass to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Javier Goycochea!
36.12
Kwame Marbus knocks the ball forward to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.14
Alberto Vega flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Morfeo collects the pass. Bernardo Morfeo threads a neat ball through to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Javier Goycochea manages to gather it comfortably.
42.17
Alberto Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
54.43
Claus Myssing passes the ball forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.07
Kwame Marbus threads the ball through to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.45
2-0Sergio Faria clumsily knocks into Daniel Enzinger. The referee calls over Sergio Faria and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Enzinger runs off the knock.
65.03
Vitor Ferreira advances with the ball. Vitor Ferreira skips past Alberto Vega! Vitor Ferreira tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
66.08
Pablo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Jo Lanckohr collects the pass. Jo Lanckohr shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jo Lanckohr!
69.24
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.41
Oscar Saez flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Eric Appiah. What a save!
78.00
Fernando Reis passes the ball forward to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Ramos controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tiago Ramos rockets a shot on goal. Javier Goycochea gets down and covers it.
81.12
2-1Jacob Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Claus Myssing collects the pass. Claus Myssing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Vega.
87.12
Jo Lanckohr kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell shoots from distance but somehow Eric Appiah manages to keep it out.
89.50
2-1Tiago Ramos makes a simple pass to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Ramos. Takumi Tanaka hacks Tiago Ramos from behind! Tiago Ramos appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
Tiago Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Appiah (GK)
7
2. Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Vega (DEF)
7
4. Kwame Marbus (DEF)
7
5. Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
6. Fernando Reis (MID)
7
7. Tiago Ramos (MID)
9
8. Duarte Dejesus (ATT)
8
9. Sergio Faria (ATT)
7
10. Edmundo Diaz (ATT)
6
11. Bernardo Morfeo (ATT)
6
12. Matjaz Zanchi (MID)
0
13. Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
0
14. Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
0
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
8
2. Daniel Enzinger (DEF)
6
3. Takumi Tanaka (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Rossi (DEF)
6
5. Jacob Campbell (MID)
6
6. Oscar Saez (MID)
6
7. Claus Myssing (MID)
6
8. Dominic Ritchie (MID)
6
9. Vitor Ferreira (ATT)
6
10. Jo Lanckohr (ATT)
8
11. Pablo Diez (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Aguilar (DEF)
0
13. Gregorio Caminero (ATT)
0
14. Romero P. Campos (MID)
0