Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Union Las Palmas and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Union Las Palmas and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Union Las Palmas kick off the first half!
8.42
0-0Pablo Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.06
Sebastian Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez advances inside the box! Carlos Dominguez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Rick Dos Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
12.44
0-1Giuseppe Damiani kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.01
Eduardo Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro makes a probing pass to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.05
Luke James knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Nunez. Alejandro Nunez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Rick Dos Santos!
20.36
0-2Ljubisa Nappi slides along the wet ground into Gabriel Gainza, catching him with his studs. Ljubisa Nappi is shown the red card!! Gabriel Gainza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.48
0-2With a delightful solo run, Manuele Zanon stretches the opposition's defence. Manuele Zanon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.17
0-2With imagination, Luke James laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Some good footwork from Claudio Pichichi provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.12
0-2Sebastian Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Camacho. The referee warns Sebastian Rodriquez to calm down! Guillermo Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.12
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.43
Sebastian Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
Nikolas Welter barges into Claudio Pichichi. Nikolas Welter is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.10
Nikolas Welter threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Butragueno. Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
54.26
Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Rick Dos Santos.
60.35
Juan-Carlos Sanz threads the ball through to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Butragueno.
63.24
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Gainza who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.06
Diego Di Cara hits a low pass to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Zubizarreta.
81.42
Guillermo Camacho sees Diego Di Cara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Di Cara threads a neat ball through to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara powers a header at goal but somehow Leonardo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
83.48
Diego Di Cara comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Zubizarreta. Diego Di Cara is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Zubizarreta stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gabriel Gainza 38 | Guillermo Camacho 12, 15 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Camacho of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leonardo Guerrero (GK)
6
2. Rafael Caballero (DEF)
6
3. Luke James (DEF)
6
4. Pedro Menendez (DEF)
6
5. Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID)
6
6. Sebastian Rodriquez (MID)
6
7. Carlos Dominguez (MID)
6
8. Pablo Zubizarreta (MID)
6
9. Claudio Pichichi (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Nunez (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Gainza (ATT)
7
12. Patricio Blanco (DEF)
0
13. Adolfo Hierro (MID)
0
14. Carlos Gento (ATT)
0
1. Rick Dos Santos (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
6
3. Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
4. Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
3
5. Francesco Porro (MID)
6
6. Diego Di Cara (MID)
6
7. Manuele Zanon (MID)
6
8. Giuseppe Damiani (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Pena (ATT)
7
10. Colin Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Camacho (ATT)
8
12. Simon Oswald (GK)
0
13. Manuele Del Prete (MID)
0
14. Ramon Schaap (ATT)
0