Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Arturo Guerrero Lopez.
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 Arturo Guerrero Lopez.
0.00
0-0Málaga start the match!
3.16
0-0Takumi Tanaka knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos hits a low pass to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Eric Appiah smothers it!
4.39
Oscar Saez flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Vitor Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. Eric Appiah gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.32
0-0Takumi Tanaka hits a low pass to Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.58
0-0Jose Fortes Martinez hacks Vitor Ferreira from behind! The referee warns Jose Fortes Martinez to calm down! Vitor Ferreira runs off the knock.
12.54
Alpay Abdullah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.04
Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Pena who brings the ball under control. Claudio Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.00
Jo Lanckohr flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Gainza controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Gainza shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
16.10
Tiago Ramos hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Martinez. Without breaking stride, Jose Fortes Martinez plays the ball forward to Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Luís Deleon!
18.44
Jose Fortes Martinez passes the ball forward to Tiago Ramos. Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Ramos plays the ball forward to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
21.06
1-0Alpay Abdullah threads the ball through to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.50
1-0Romero P. Campos threads the ball through to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
30.22
Tiago Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis plays the ball forward to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos shoots from outside the area but Luís Deleon reads it well. Quality keeping!
33.05
Kwame Marbus knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.58
Takumi Tanaka makes a beautiful solo run. Takumi Tanaka knocks the ball forward to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
38.11
Manuel Rossi passes the ball forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza sees Oscar Saez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Saez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
39.26
Manuel Rossi threads a neat ball through to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.06
Showing composure, Manuel Rossi laces a through ball forward to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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
The second half starts with Villarreal CF kicking off!
49.38
Daniel Enzinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez passes the ball forward to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Eric Appiah had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
53.38
Romero P. Gainza hits a low pass to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.04
Tiago Ramos takes it forward alone. Tiago Ramos runs straight at the defence! Tiago Ramos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Luís Deleon.
60.10
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.47
Romero P. Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira shoots from distance but Eric Appiah is on top of it.
69.07
Romero P. Gainza hits a low pass to Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eric Appiah manages to gather it.
72.01
Oscar Saez brings the ball forward. Oscar Saez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Abdullah.
73.14
Romero P. Gainza takes it forward alone. Romero P. Gainza shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
78.03
Fernando Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos makes a looping header on goal. Tiago Ramos scores for Villarreal CF!!
84.52
Daniel Enzinger flicks a high pass forward. Jo Lanckohr collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Jo Lanckohr stretches the opposition's defence. Jo Lanckohr shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Ramos controls it well on his chest. Tiago Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Luís Deleon. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sergio Faria 21 Fernando Reis 33 Tiago Ramos 78 | Claudio Pena 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Appiah (GK)
8
2. Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
6
4. Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
5. Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
6. Fernando Reis (MID)
7
7. Tiago Ramos (MID)
9
8. Bernardo Morfeo (ATT)
7
9. Sergio Faria (ATT)
7
10. Thomas Weber (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Dejesus (ATT)
6
12. Neil Prior (MID)
0
13. Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
0
14. Luis Flores (DEF)
0
1. Luís Deleon (GK)
7
2. Takumi Tanaka (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Rossi (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Enzinger (DEF)
6
5. Jacob Campbell (MID)
6
6. Oscar Saez (MID)
6
7. Romero P. Campos (MID)
6
8. Romero P. Gainza (MID)
7
9. Vitor Ferreira (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Pena (ATT)
7
11. Jo Lanckohr (ATT)
7
12. Daniel Caballero (DEF)
0
13. Jose Ortiz (MID)
0
14. Mathieu Ziani (ATT)
0