Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Real Jaen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
4.53
0-0Claudio Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Leon. Juan Leon flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Rey who brings the ball under control. Fernando Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
8.54
0-0Colin Anderton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Anderton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Thomas Zick effortlessly gets down and covers it.
10.02
0-0Gianmatteo Ginestra flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.20
Colin Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
16.03
Francesco Porro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Anderton. Colin Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho powers a header at goal. Thomas Zick didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.09
Patricio Vila flicks a high pass forward. Juan Leon collects the pass. Juan Leon whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.04
Claudio Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey cuts inside the box! Fernando Rey tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Alessandro Giacomin manages to gather it comfortably.
28.11
Oscar Soler passes the ball forward to Juan Leon. Juan Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
32.28
Manuele Zanon flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
34.17
1-0Showing composure, Samuele Anastasi plays the ball forward to Ljubisa Nappi. Ljubisa Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Pena controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Pena skips past Quim Vieira! Eugenio Pena muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.13
Nicolas Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Alessandro Giacomin.
40.53
1-0Oscar Soler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Francesco Porro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
42.49
Niccolo Kanu makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra passes the ball forward to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Flores.
44.39
Oscar Soler flicks a high pass forward. Juan Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Kanu.
45.00
Patricio Vila hits a low pass to Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler threads the ball through to Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
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. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Jaen kicking off!
47.56
1-0Francesco Porro threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Claudio Santos clumsily knocks into Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
54.08
Daniel José Mari threads a neat ball through to Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Alessandro Giacomin is on top of it.
57.48
Quim Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Vila comfortably collects the pass. Patricio Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.09
1-0Real Jaen have made a substitution with Elena Ibanez replacing Patricio Vila .
61.14
1-0Without breaking stride, Samuele Anastasi plays the ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Camacho who takes it down. Guillermo Camacho cuts inside the box! Guillermo Camacho tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off Elena Flores, going wide.
62.34
1-0It's a corner kick. Manuele Zanon loops the ball in to towards the near post. Thomas Zick scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
63.31
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.42
Samuele Anastasi threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. With a superhuman jump, Enzo Gabriel Dias connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Thomas Zick!
73.17
With some swift thinking, Manuele Zanon plays the ball forward to Colin Anderton. Colin Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
77.36
Real Jaen have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Hernandez replacing Juan Leon and Eduardo Suarez replacing Filipe Valente .
81.55
Ljubisa Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Zanon collects the pass. Manuele Zanon sees Eugenio Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Pena shoots from distance. Thomas Zick gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
83.51
1-0Elena Ibanez catches Gianmatteo Ginestra on the ankles. The referee calls over Elena Ibanez and warns him to calm down! Gianmatteo Ginestra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.23
Colin Anderton sees a break and surges forward. Colin Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Quim Vieira barges into Guillermo Camacho. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eugenio Pena 34 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alessandro Giacomin (GK)
7
2. Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
7
3. Niccolo Kanu (DEF)
6
4. Samuele Anastasi (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Porro (MID)
6
6. Colin Anderton (MID)
8
7. Manuele Zanon (MID)
6
8. Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Pena (ATT)
9
10. Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Camacho (ATT)
7
12. Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
0
13. Tonino Piazza (MID)
0
14. Vladimir Bilic (ATT)
0
1. Thomas Zick (GK)
8
2. Quim Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Claudio Santos (DEF)
7
4. Elena Flores (DEF)
6
5. Daniel José Mari (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Soler (MID)
7
7. Patricio Vila (MID)
7
8. Nicolas Gomez (ATT)
6
9. Juan Leon (ATT)
6
10. Filipe Valente (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Rey (ATT)
7
12. Elena Ibanez (GK)
5
13. Eduardo Suarez (MID)
6
14. Francisco Hernandez (MID)
6