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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 18,324 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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 Mart’n  Sanz.


0.00
Real Valladolid kick off!
2.29
With great vision, Lee Midgley plays the ball forward to Andres Gento. Andres Gento sees space and advances. Andres Gento finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
6.16
With vision, Krunoslaw Nappi plays the ball forward to Oleksiy Fomenko. Oleksiy Fomenko flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Cruz collects the pass. Pedro Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.51
Oleksiy Fomenko makes a probing pass to Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Wes Smith.
15.46
Oleksiy Fomenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Smith who gathers it comfortably.
18.59
Oleksiy Fomenko threads a neat ball through to Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Smith who gathers it comfortably.
20.11
Albert Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Midgley.
21.11
Albert Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.47
Krunoslaw Nappi threads the ball through to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez sees Pedro Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso connects with a diving header. Wes Smith manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.32
Anthony Aebischer threads a neat ball through to Oleksiy Fomenko. Oleksiy Fomenko flicks a high pass forward. Sidney Gray collects the pass. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
33.21
Oleksiy Fomenko flicks a high pass forward to Vittorio Francioso who brings the ball under control. Vittorio Francioso shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
34.27
Lee Midgley threads a neat ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.31
Oleksiy Fomenko surges forward with the ball. Oleksiy Fomenko whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wes Smith gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
39.19
Gavin Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Izquierdo. Gavin Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.42
Albert Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Daniel Hofland.
43.03
It's a corner kick. Albert Sanchez loops the ball in to towards the near post. Wes Smith scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
44.30
Krunoslaw Nappi flicks a high ball forward to Albert Sanchez who takes it down. Albert Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Oliveira collects the pass. Pieter Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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
Villarreal CF start the second half!
48.08
Joost van Beek knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Abdul Lolo!
49.40
Albert Sanchez makes an attacking run forward. Albert Sanchez plays a one-two with Pedro Cruz and rushes in on goal... Albert Sanchez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Albert Sanchez scores for Real Valladolid!!
54.18
Lee Midgley threads a neat ball through to Albert Roman. Albert Roman flicks a high pass forward to Yoann Zaidan who brings the ball neatly under control. Yoann Zaidan chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.51
Alejandro Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward to Oleksiy Fomenko who brings the ball under control. Oleksiy Fomenko kicks a strong pass forward to Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.11
Oleksiy Fomenko changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleksiy Fomenko plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Cruz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oleksiy Fomenko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Lee Midgley steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
67.13
Daniel Hofland hacks Vittorio Francioso from behind! The referee calls over Daniel Hofland and warns him to calm down! Vittorio Francioso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.30
Alejandro Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanchez. With some swift thinking, Albert Sanchez plays the ball forward to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vittorio Francioso!
75.11
Oleksiy Fomenko sees Sidney Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.37
Daniel Hofland flicks a high ball forward to Albert Roman who takes it down. Albert Roman darts forward. Albert Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Aebischer.
79.30
Joost van Beek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Krunoslaw Nappi.
83.06
Alejandro Izquierdo sees space and advances. Alejandro Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.36
Arturo José Mari sees Roberto Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 69.7368421052632 vs 30.2631578947368
Play Area
Home team third: 27.63%, Midfield: 40.79%, Away team third: 31.58%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Sanchez of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Abdul Lolo (GK)
6
6
6
9
8
9
9. Sidney Gray (ATT)
8
11. Pedro Cruz (ATT)
6

0
13. Tiago Guzman (MID)
0
14. Brett Vivas (ATT)
0

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

0
14. Julian Kiko (ATT)
0