Match Report
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF |  |  | Numancia | Numancia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Lennart Straarup | Lennart Straarup | |||||||||||||||||
| Wes Smith | W. Smith |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Jason Custovic | J. Custovic | |||||||||
| Achille De Sanctis | A. De Sanctis |  | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 83 |  | Hrafn Hlödversson | H. Hlödversson | |||||||||
| Kieron Riggott | K. Riggott | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 84 |  | Djamel Klouchi | D. Klouchi | |||||||||
| Lee Midgley | L. Midgley | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 |  | Jan Koch | J. Koch | |||||||||
| Andres Gento | A. Gento |  | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 80 |  | Eduardo Emerson | E. Emerson | |||||||||
| Omer Butt | O. Butt | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Rigobert Mbamba | R. Mbamba | |||||||||
| Jose Flores | J. Flores | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 80 | | Kevin Kern | K. Kern | |||||||||
| Kemal Owen | K. Owen | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 81 |  | Jaakko Litmanen | J. Litmanen | |||||||||
| Roberto Peiro | R. Peiro | | 69 | A |  | | 9 | | | A | 78 | | Ottavio Leone | O. Leone | |||||||
| Julian Ortiz | J. Ortiz | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Robert Byrne | R. Byrne | |||||||||
| Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner |  | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 |  | Richard Davids | R. Davids | |||||||||
| Gabriel Carcedo | G. Carcedo | | 66 | D | | 12 | | M | 67 | | Alfredo Fernandez | A. Fernandez | |||||||||
| Miguel Redondo | M. Redondo | | 65 | D | | 13 | | A | 71 | | Dave Dichio | D. Dichio | |||||||||
| Yoann Zaidan | Y. Zaidan | | 60 | A | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Fernando Mendez | F. Mendez | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Numancia. 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 Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
0.00
0-0Numancia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
0-0Kevin Kern catches Omer Butt on the ankles. Kevin Kern is warned by the referee! Omer Butt runs off the knock.
4.13
0-0Kemal Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner hits a low pass to Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jason Custovic.
5.23
0-0Omer Butt takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jose Flores. Jose Flores knocks the ball into the box. Jason Custovic scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
8.54
Jose Flores brings the ball forward. Jose Flores rushes past Djamel Klouchi! Jose Flores side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jason Custovic gets down and covers it.
9.05
Lee Midgley comes in with a late challenge on Richard Davids. The referee calls over Lee Midgley and warns him to calm down! Richard Davids runs off the knock.
10.57
0-0Lee Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Jose Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Flores flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner collects the pass. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.22
1-0Omer Butt advances with the ball. Omer Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.24
1-0Rigobert Mbamba surges forward with the ball. Rigobert Mbamba lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Leone. Ottavio Leone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.28
Jan Koch flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Kern who takes it down. Kevin Kern flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Leone controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Leone knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.55
Kevin Kern changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Kern whips in a cross ball towards Richard Davids. With a superhuman jump, Richard Davids connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Wes Smith. Excellent save.
30.24
Jose Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner plays a one-two with Roberto Peiro and advances towards the goal... Gavin Bremner comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Jason Custovic easily smothers it!
34.53
Rigobert Mbamba advances with the ball. Rigobert Mbamba knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Leone. Ottavio Leone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Numancia!
38.58
Jose Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.45
Jaakko Litmanen makes a beautiful solo run. Jaakko Litmanen shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.13
Djamel Klouchi threads a neat ball through to Jaakko Litmanen. With great vision, Jaakko Litmanen plays the ball forward to Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Davids. With a superhuman jump, Richard Davids connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Kemal Owen threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
49.14
Jose Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Djamel Klouchi.
51.33
Lee Midgley knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Flores. Jose Flores hits a low pass to Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
54.09
1-2Kieron Riggott catches Ottavio Leone on the ankles. The referee calls over Kieron Riggott and shows him a yellow card! Ottavio Leone stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.46
Kevin Kern flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Leone who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Leone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Riggott.
61.25
Jose Flores threads a neat ball through to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
67.05
1-2Gavin Bremner hacks Jan Koch from behind! Gavin Bremner is warned by the referee! Jan Koch grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.15
Jaakko Litmanen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Leone. Ottavio Leone tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
79.54
Jaakko Litmanen passes the ball forward to Richard Davids. Richard Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.25
Jose Flores makes a simple pass to Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.43
Kieron Riggott sees Kemal Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Koch.
84.33
Jose Flores hacks Kevin Kern from behind! The referee calls over Jose Flores and warns him to calm down! Kevin Kern runs off the knock.
85.59
Hrafn Hlödversson runs forward with the ball. Hrafn Hlödversson knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Byrne. Robert Byrne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Lee Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Omer Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Butt threads a neat ball through to Julian Ortiz. Julian Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Smith (GK)
6
2. Achille De Sanctis (DEF)
6
3. Kieron Riggott (DEF)
6
4. Lee Midgley (DEF)
6
5. Andres Gento (MID)
6
6. Omer Butt (MID)
7
7. Jose Flores (MID)
8
8. Kemal Owen (MID)
6
9. Roberto Peiro (ATT)
8
10. Julian Ortiz (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Bremner (ATT)
6
12. Gabriel Carcedo (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Redondo (DEF)
0
14. Yoann Zaidan (ATT)
0
1. Jason Custovic (GK)
8
2. Hrafn Hlödversson (DEF)
6
3. Djamel Klouchi (DEF)
6
4. Jan Koch (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Emerson (DEF)
6
6. Rigobert Mbamba (MID)
8
7. Kevin Kern (MID)
7
8. Jaakko Litmanen (MID)
7
9. Ottavio Leone (ATT)
9
10. Robert Byrne (ATT)
8
11. Richard Davids (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Fernandez (MID)
0
13. Dave Dichio (ATT)
0
14. Fernando Mendez (ATT)
0