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 Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 16,694 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
3.43
0-0Giuseppe Damiani flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Herzog.
4.25
1-0Diego Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.59
Pablo Torres makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.20
1-1Florian Birkwald clumsily knocks into Giuseppe Damiani. The referee warns Florian Birkwald to calm down! Giuseppe Damiani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.19
1-1Giuseppe Damiani chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Pinzi. Giacomo Pinzi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Rafael Camacho is on top of it.
30.26
Harvey Overbeek-Bloem threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.46
Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem who brings the ball under control. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Sanchez.
36.27
2-1Alberto Nunez clumsily knocks into Giacomo Pinzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giacomo Pinzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.55
2-1Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Giacomo Pinzi collects the pass. Giacomo Pinzi lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
45.00
Diego Di Cara flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Pinzi. Giacomo Pinzi lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Rafael Camacho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off!
47.20
Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward to Giuseppe Damiani who brings the ball under control. Giuseppe Damiani lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem whips the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Camacho punches it away to safety.
51.38
Manuele Zanon surges forward with the ball. Manuele Zanon shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.56
Gabriel Rubio makes a simple pass to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena advances inside the box! Eugenio Pena tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.21
Diego Di Cara knocks the ball forward to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Pinzi. Giacomo Pinzi beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.06
Giuseppe Damiani sees a break and surges forward. Giuseppe Damiani shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Rafael Camacho.
67.11
Alberto Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.23
Pablo Torres passes the ball forward to Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin whips in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.25
Diego Di Cara makes a simple pass to Giacomo Pinzi. Giacomo Pinzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Camacho manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.54
Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Zanon controls it well on his chest. Manuele Zanon lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
83.32
4-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.44
Alberto Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Alex Telfer controls it well on his chest. Alex Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alessandro Giacomin gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Harvey Overbeek-Bloem of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alessandro Giacomin (GK)
6
2. Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
6
3. Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
4. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Mazzoleni (MID)
6
6. Diego Di Cara (MID)
8
7. Manuele Zanon (MID)
7
8. Giuseppe Damiani (MID)
7
9. Giacomo Pinzi (ATT)
8
10. Eugenio Pena (ATT)
7
11. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem (ATT)
9
12. Cleto Accursi (GK)
0
13. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
0
14. Adolfo Ortiz (ATT)
0
1. Rafael Camacho (GK)
7
2. Florian Birkwald (DEF)
6
3. Julian Sanchez (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Butragueno (DEF)
6
5. Tobias Herzog (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez (MID)
6
7. Enrique Kiko (MID)
6
8. Alberto Nunez (MID)
6
9. Pablo Torres (MID)
6
10. Antonio Marin (ATT)
7
11. Alex Telfer (ATT)
7
12. Gilles Watson (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Gonzalez (ATT)
0
14. Gabriel Garrido (ATT)
0