Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Sporting Gijón. 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 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off and get the match underway!
3.45
0-1Adolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Munoz who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Munoz threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.39
0-1Adolfo Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Thomas Hofer is offside!
20.45
0-1Felipe Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Kanu. Felipe Vidal is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.50
Daniel Herrero makes a probing pass to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso plays a scrappy one-two with Thomas Hofer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Alonso rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
32.39
Craig Mccall barges into Enzo Gabriel Dias. Craig Mccall is shown the yellow card! Enzo Gabriel Dias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.48
0-2Niccolo Kanu makes a simple pass to Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Fouad Elhamdaoui keeps it out!
36.37
Rodolfo Mora knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero passes the ball forward to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
44.50
0-2Antonio Pena flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Hofer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Hofer shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
0-2Gerhard Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Gabriel Dias collects the pass. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mccall.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
49.38
Adolfo Munoz sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Alessandro Giacomin manages to keep it out.
54.11
0-2Ljubisa Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Röhlig collects the pass. Gerhard Röhlig advances with the ball. Gerhard Röhlig plays a scrappy one-two with Guillermo Camacho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gerhard Röhlig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Adolfo Suarez happens to be in the right place to block it.
55.01
Rob Boutahar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fouad Elhamdaoui who gathers it comfortably.
66.43
Enzo Gabriel Dias hits a low pass to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
73.31
1-2Guillermo Camacho catches Thomas Hofer on the ankles. Guillermo Camacho is shown the yellow card! Thomas Hofer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.55
Craig Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Hofer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Molowny but he's offside!
78.46
Daniel Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
79.47
1-2Thomas Hofer barges into José Aragon. The referee brings Thomas Hofer to one side and gives him a warning! José Aragon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.21
Gerhard Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Nappi. Ljubisa Nappi sees Eugenio Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fouad Elhamdaoui comfortably punches it away to safety.
83.06
Craig Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny skips past Rob Boutahar! Guillermo Molowny strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.21
Rob Boutahar plays the ball forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mccall.
87.27
Adolfo Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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
| Enzo Gabriel Dias 66 | Alberto Alonso 3, 27 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Alonso of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alessandro Giacomin (GK)
7
2. Niccolo Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Rob Boutahar (DEF)
6
4. Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Porro (MID)
6
6. Gerhard Röhlig (MID)
7
7. José Aragon (MID)
6
8. Giuseppe Damiani (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Pena (ATT)
6
10. Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT)
8
11. Guillermo Camacho (ATT)
5
12. Pedro Caminero (DEF)
0
13. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
0
14. Fabricio Rattin (ATT)
0
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
6
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
7
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Herrero (MID)
7
7. Thomas Hofer (MID)
7
8. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
5
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
9
11. Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
7
12. Mirko Pinzi (MID)
0
13. Ivan Velasco (ATT)
0
14. Francisco Moreno (MID)
0