Match Report
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF |  |  | Sporting Gijón | Sporting Gijón | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Wes Smith | W. Smith |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Nicolas Carmona | N. Carmona | |||||||||
| Kieron Riggott | K. Riggott | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Miguel Arias | M. Arias | |||||||||
| Lee Midgley | L. Midgley | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | John Lawrence | J. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Daniel Hofland | D. Hofland |  | 69 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 64 | | Victor Nunez | V. Nunez | ||||||||
| Albert Roman | A. Roman | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Eduardo Munoz | E. Munoz | |||||||||
| Andres Gento | A. Gento | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Pedro Gonzalez | P. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Albert Dominguez | A. Dominguez | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 |  | Edgar Tavares | E. Tavares | |||||||||
| Arturo José Mari | A. José Mari | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Carlos Morales | C. Morales | |||||||||
| Roberto Peiro | R. Peiro | | 69 | A | | | 9 | | M | 61 | | Fernando Ramos | F. Ramos | ||||||||
| Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner |  | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 | | Helder Barros | H. Barros | |||||||||
| Yoann Zaidan | Y. Zaidan |  | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Alun Morris | A. Morris | |||||||||
| Ricardo Aguilar | R. Aguilar | | 68 | G | | 12 | | A | 64 | | Darren Lisbie | D. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Gabriel Carcedo | G. Carcedo | | 66 | D | | 13 | | A | 60 | | Stuart Dalglish | S. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Gregorio Martinez | G. Martinez | | 61 | D | | 14 | | M | 59 | | Victor Crespo | V. Crespo | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 20,890 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Edgar Tavares plays the ball forward to Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Smith who gathers it comfortably.
4.29
0-0Kieron Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Dominguez. Albert Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
9.01
0-0Daniel Hofland threads a neat ball through to Andres Gento. Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner collects the pass. Gavin Bremner shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Nicolas Carmona.
14.10
0-1Fernando Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.06
Daniel Hofland breaks forward. Daniel Hofland flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.11
Victor Nunez makes a simple pass to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.29
Carlos Morales threads a neat ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros whips in a cross ball towards Alun Morris. Alun Morris directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
27.49
Daniel Hofland knocks the ball forward to Albert Dominguez. Albert Dominguez passes the ball forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro advances inside the box! Roberto Peiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
30.08
0-1Alun Morris clumsily knocks into Daniel Hofland. The referee calls over Alun Morris and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Hofland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.57
Pedro Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. With a superhuman jump, Helder Barros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.02
Fernando Ramos brings the ball forward. Fernando Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Alun Morris. Alun Morris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
40.46
0-2Carlos Morales catches Andres Gento on the ankles. The referee warns Carlos Morales to calm down! Andres Gento runs off the knock.
44.25
Pedro Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Helder Barros who brings the ball under control. Helder Barros tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
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. The Villarreal CF players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
51.04
John Lawrence makes a probing pass to Carlos Morales. Carlos Morales threads the ball through to Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Riggott.
57.19
Carlos Morales barges into Andres Gento. Carlos Morales is given another warning by the referee! Andres Gento runs off the knock.
59.20
Miguel Arias makes a probing pass to Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares threads a neat ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros shoots from long range. Wes Smith gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
60.30
Kieron Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Kieron Riggott makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Bremner!
65.43
Carlos Morales clumsily knocks into Albert Dominguez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Dominguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.21
Daniel Hofland chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Gento. Andres Gento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andres Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.33
Carlos Morales threads a neat ball through to Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.58
Albert Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.28
Miguel Arias pushes mid-way up the pitch. Miguel Arias sees space and advances. Miguel Arias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.35
2-2Kieron Riggott plays the ball forward to Andres Gento. Andres Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner plays a one-two with Roberto Peiro and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Munoz clumsily knocks into Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
87.05
Lee Midgley flicks a high pass forward to Albert Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Albert Dominguez hits a low pass to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Nunez.
90.00
2-2Albert Dominguez threads the ball through to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bremner but the referee indicates it's offside!
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
| Gavin Bremner 60 Roberto Peiro 74 | Helder Barros 14, 37 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Helder Barros of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Smith (GK)
7
2. Kieron Riggott (DEF)
8
3. Lee Midgley (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Hofland (DEF)
7
5. Albert Roman (MID)
6
6. Andres Gento (MID)
6
7. Albert Dominguez (MID)
7
8. Arturo José Mari (MID)
6
9. Roberto Peiro (ATT)
8
10. Gavin Bremner (ATT)
8
11. Yoann Zaidan (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Aguilar (GK)
0
13. Gabriel Carcedo (DEF)
0
14. Gregorio Martinez (DEF)
0
1. Nicolas Carmona (GK)
6
2. Miguel Arias (DEF)
6
3. John Lawrence (DEF)
6
4. Victor Nunez (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Munoz (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Gonzalez (MID)
6
7. Edgar Tavares (MID)
6
8. Carlos Morales (MID)
5
9. Fernando Ramos (MID)
7
10. Helder Barros (ATT)
9
11. Alun Morris (ATT)
6
12. Darren Lisbie (ATT)
0
13. Stuart Dalglish (ATT)
0
14. Victor Crespo (MID)
0