Match Report
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF |  |  | Elche CF | Elche CF | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Wes Smith | W. Smith |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Des Woodgate | D. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Kieron Riggott | K. Riggott | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
| Lee Midgley | L. Midgley | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Rainer Ziege | R. Ziege | |||||||||
| Daniel Hofland | D. Hofland |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Arturo Ibanez | A. Ibanez | |||||||||
| Albert Roman | A. Roman | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Nicolas Gento | N. Gento | |||||||||
| Andres Gento | A. Gento | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Pius Van Beukering | P. Van Beukering | |||||||||
| Ole Elshot | O. Elshot | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Matt Riza | M. Riza | |||||||||
| Albert Dominguez | A. Dominguez | | 47 | M | | 8 | | A | 76 | | Romero P. José Mari | R. José Mari | |||||||||
| Roberto Peiro | R. Peiro | | 69 | A |  | | 9 | | | A | 73 |  | Miguel Barbosa | M. Barbosa | |||||||
| Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Roberto Marquez | R. Marquez | |||||||||
| James Owen | J. Owen | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 |  | Mariano Rivalta | M. Rivalta | |||||||||
| Gabriel Carcedo | G. Carcedo | | 66 | D | | 12 | | G | 64 |  | Alexander Pamarot | A. Pamarot | |||||||||
| Yoann Zaidan | Y. Zaidan | | 62 | A | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Graeme Makin | G. Makin | |||||||||
| Gregorio Martinez | G. Martinez | | 61 | D | | 14 | | A | 60 | | Fernando Lopez | F. Lopez | |||||||||
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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 Elche CF. A crowd of 18,296 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Diez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Diez.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off!
4.48
0-0Albert Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to James Owen who takes it down. James Owen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Des Woodgate smothers it!
6.41
0-0Matt Riza threads the ball through to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.34
0-1Matt Glass launches a long ball forward into the other half. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.34
0-1Nicolas Gento hacks Andres Gento from behind! Nicolas Gento is warned by the referee! Andres Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.38
Matt Glass makes a strong solo run forward. Matt Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Wes Smith.
15.54
Corner kick to Elche CF. Pius Van Beukering plays it to the far post. Wes Smith scoops up the ball.
16.01
0-1Kieron Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Gento. Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward to James Owen who brings the ball under control. James Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.57
Matt Glass passes the ball forward to Matt Riza. Matt Riza makes a simple pass to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.56
0-1Kieron Riggott barges into Mariano Rivalta. The referee warns Kieron Riggott to calm down! Mariano Rivalta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.50
Albert Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.30
Rainer Ziege knocks the ball forward to Matt Riza. Matt Riza decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Riza threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mariano Rivalta. Some silky footwork from Mariano Rivalta provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Gento laces a weighted ball forward to James Owen. James Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
44.49
Matt Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Riza. Matt Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
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. Elche CF 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
Elche CF kick off and get the second half underway!
49.56
Daniel Hofland barges into Romero P. José Mari. The referee calls over Daniel Hofland and warns him to calm down! Romero P. José Mari carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.04
Andres Gento chips the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.42
Albert Roman threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.42
Matt Riza flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Rivalta controls it well on his chest. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.13
Matt Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta cuts inside the box! Mariano Rivalta rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.53
Daniel Hofland knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Roman. Albert Roman advances with the ball. Albert Roman whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.36
Matt Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.33
Daniel Hofland flicks a high pass forward to Albert Roman who brings the ball under control. Albert Roman knocks the ball forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
79.47
Albert Roman brings the ball forward. Albert Roman skips past Matt Glass! Albert Roman cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
84.06
Kieron Riggott darts forward. Kieron Riggott knocks the ball forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.06
Pius Van Beukering hits a low pass to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta edges inside the box! Mariano Rivalta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.28
1-3Albert Dominguez comes in with a late challenge on Matt Riza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Roberto Peiro 73 | Romero P. José Mari 9, 75 Mariano Rivalta 60 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. José Mari of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Smith (GK)
6
2. Kieron Riggott (DEF)
6
3. Lee Midgley (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Hofland (DEF)
6
5. Albert Roman (MID)
7
6. Andres Gento (MID)
6
7. Ole Elshot (MID)
6
8. Albert Dominguez (MID)
5
9. Roberto Peiro (ATT)
7
10. Gavin Bremner (ATT)
6
11. James Owen (ATT)
6
12. Gabriel Carcedo (DEF)
0
13. Yoann Zaidan (ATT)
0
14. Gregorio Martinez (DEF)
0
1. Des Woodgate (GK)
6
2. Matt Glass (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Ziege (DEF)
6
4. Arturo Ibanez (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Gento (DEF)
5
6. Pius Van Beukering (MID)
6
7. Matt Riza (MID)
8
8. Romero P. José Mari (ATT)
9
9. Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Roberto Marquez (ATT)
6
11. Mariano Rivalta (ATT)
8
12. Alexander Pamarot (GK)
0
13. Graeme Makin (MID)
0
14. Fernando Lopez (ATT)
0