Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off the first half!
2.48
0-0Fernando Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames plays a perfect one-two with P. Gilberto Marino and rushes in on goal... Arturo Galadames makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Edern Madar!
3.14
0-0Roberto Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Carmona. Daniel Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.58
John Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Fernandes. Cristiano Fernandes passes the ball forward to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames goes all the way! Arturo Galadames makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Edern Madar!
8.23
0-0Juan Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Galadames. Juan Herrero is warned by the referee! Arturo Galadames stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.22
0-0Fernando Lozano makes a probing pass to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Marino but he's offside!
20.26
0-1Juan Herrero makes a probing pass to Guillermo Blanco. Guillermo Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento rockets a shot on goal. Martin Gleisenstein is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.02
0-1Barcelona are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Villarreal CF's defence.
34.45
0-1Fernando Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Munoz.
40.19
Fernando Lozano makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.24
Adolfo Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Marino but he's offside!
45.00
Paul Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
47.06
Cristiano Fernandes threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Marino. P. Gilberto Marino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.00
Guillermo Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Caldwell.
53.56
Thomas Velez knocks the ball forward to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Martin Gleisenstein easily picks it out of the air!
54.58
Daniel Carmona threads the ball through to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti goes all the way! Giovanni Zanetti shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Martin Gleisenstein manages to gather it comfortably.
55.13
Guillermo Blanco threads the ball through to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Gleisenstein who gathers it comfortably.
59.24
Juan Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Velez. Thomas Velez sees space and advances. Thomas Velez knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.42
Felipe Vega brings the ball forward. Felipe Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.21
John Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Lozano. Fernando Lozano sees space and advances. Fernando Lozano whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Marino. P. Gilberto Marino directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Edern Madar manages to keep it out.
72.05
Daniel Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.03
Felipe Ferrer makes a beautiful solo run. Felipe Ferrer advances with the ball. Felipe Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Marino. P. Gilberto Marino powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.17
Daniel Carmona passes the ball forward to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Martin Gleisenstein.
83.50
Fernando Lozano passes the ball forward to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.03
Cristiano Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of P. Gilberto Marino. P. Gilberto Marino plays a perfect one-two with Arturo Galadames and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto Marino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Edern Madar!
89.24
Fernando Nascimento barges into John Caldwell. Fernando Nascimento is warned by the referee! John Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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