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Match Report

Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio  Torres.


0.00
Villarreal CF kick off the first half!
3.00
Antonis Kouris makes a probing pass to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vittorio Francioso through on goal. Vittorio Francioso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.29
Joost van Beek kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.37
Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward to Yoann Zaidan who brings the ball under control. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.16
Lee Midgley threads a neat ball through to Andres Gento. With a delightful solo run, Andres Gento stretches the opposition's defence. Andres Gento threads the ball through into the box. Roberto Peiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
21.30
Krunoslaw Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris sees a break and surges forward. Antonis Kouris finds some space and shoots from distance. Wes Smith gets down and covers it.
22.18
Daniel Ream threads the ball through to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
27.27
Joost van Beek sees Gavin Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.49
Albert Dominguez makes a simple pass to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.36
Krunoslaw Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Antonis Kouris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Without breaking stride, Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.01
Lee Midgley hits a low pass to Albert Roman. Albert Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan threads the ball through into the box. Gavin Bremner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Abdul Lolo manages to gather it.
45.00
Daniel Ream flicks a high pass forward. Brett Vivas collects the pass. Brett Vivas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Wes Smith manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Villarreal CF players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Valladolid start the second half!
51.04
Antonis Kouris passes the ball forward to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Wes Smith is on top of it.
57.02
Joost van Beek flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Peiro controls it well on his chest. Roberto Peiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Villarreal CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.53
Antonis Kouris chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Wes Smith. What a great pair of hands!
65.43
Albert Roman darts forward. Albert Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
69.29
Jan Petersen chips the ball to his team mate, Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris flicks a high ball forward to Nikos Van Der Luer who takes it down. Nikos Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Riggott.
73.05
Daniel Hofland flicks the ball to his team mate, Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Peiro collects the pass. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.02
Jan Petersen takes it forward alone. Jan Petersen flicks a high pass forward to Vittorio Francioso who brings the ball under control. Vittorio Francioso shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Wes Smith!
78.17
Antonis Kouris passes the ball forward to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
81.58
Dylan Galletti comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Bremner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.14
Daniel Ream deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.43
Antonis Kouris makes a run forward as Daniel Ream takes the throw-in. Antonis Kouris skillfully chests the ball down. Antonis Kouris chips the ball to his team mate, Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Daniel Ream clumsily knocks into Andres Gento. The referee brings Daniel Ream to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.4615384615385 vs 61.5384615384615
Play Area
Home team third: 25.64%, Midfield: 44.87%, Away team third: 29.49%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nikos Van Der Luer of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Abdul Lolo (GK)
6
6
6
4. Jan Petersen (DEF)
6
5
6. Daniel Ream (MID)
6
7
6
11. Brett Vivas (ATT)
7

0
13. Irving Vasquez (MID)
0
14. Pedro Cruz (ATT)
0

1. Wes Smith (GK)
8
6
3. Lee Midgley (DEF)
6
7
5. Albert Roman (MID)
7
6. Andres Gento (MID)
6
6
9. Roberto Peiro (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Bremner (ATT)
6
11. Yoann Zaidan (ATT)
6

0
13. Gabriel Carcedo (DEF)
0