Match Report
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Claudiu Brinzila | Claudiu Brinzila | |||||||||||||||||
| Wes Smith | W. Smith |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Luis Soto | L. Soto | |||||||||
| Kieron Riggott | K. Riggott | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Martin Marquez | M. Marquez | |||||||||
| Lee Midgley | L. Midgley | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | David Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Daniel Hofland | D. Hofland |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Sebastian Soler | S. Soler | |||||||||
| Albert Roman | A. Roman | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 70 |  | Ezio Del Prete | E. Del Prete | |||||||||
| Andres Gento | A. Gento | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Johannes Fritsch | J. Fritsch | |||||||||
| Joost van Beek | J. van Beek | | 63 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 67 | | Rodolfo Rodriguez | R. Rodriguez | ||||||||
| Arturo José Mari | A. José Mari | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Dave Cooke | D. Cooke | |||||||||
| Roberto Peiro | R. Peiro | | 70 | A | | | 9 | | A | 81 | | Eddie Woodcock | E. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Luis Crespo | L. Crespo | |||||||||
| Yoann Zaidan | Y. Zaidan |  | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Martijn Gentile | M. Gentile | |||||||||
| Sebastian Faber | S. Faber | | 68 | D | | 12 | | A | 70 | | Jason Nicholls | J. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Ricardo Aguilar | R. Aguilar | | 68 | G | | 13 | | A | 68 | | Paolo Chadwick | P. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Gregorio Martinez | G. Martinez | | 61 | D | | 14 | | A | 67 |  | Francisco Bento | F. Bento | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,404 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ramos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ramos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
2.26
0-0Dave Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
3.06
0-0Dave Cooke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile cuts inside the box! Martijn Gentile side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.53
David Burley hits a low pass to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez sees Luis Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Crespo shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
6.43
Joost van Beek knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
8.28
0-0Daniel Hofland gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ezio Del Prete.
9.13
Kieron Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek brings the ball forward. Joost van Beek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.58
0-0Sebastian Soler barges into Yoann Zaidan. The referee warns Sebastian Soler to calm down! Yoann Zaidan runs off the knock.
14.49
David Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Cooke. Dave Cooke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Woodcock. Eddie Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.41
0-0Johannes Fritsch sees Martijn Gentile in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martijn Gentile deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Crespo but the linesman indicates offside!
18.55
With a delightful solo run, Albert Roman stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ezio Del Prete.
20.25
Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Gavin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro connects with a diving header. Luis Soto manages to gather it comfortably.
24.50
Johannes Fritsch sees a break and surges forward. Johannes Fritsch whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Wes Smith. Excellent save.
27.17
0-0Albert Roman flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Peiro controls it well on his chest. Roberto Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Ezio Del Prete is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
28.43
Andres Gento knocks the ball forward to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.17
Joost van Beek kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ezio Del Prete.
33.29
Andres Gento passes the ball forward to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Soto who gathers it comfortably.
34.58
Daniel Hofland clumsily knocks into Luis Crespo. The referee calls over Daniel Hofland and warns him to calm down! Luis Crespo stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.58
0-0Free kick to Barcelona just outside the area...
36.49
Luis Crespo takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
40.26
Andres Gento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andres Gento whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off!
48.03
Andres Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Bremner provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.21
Sebastian Soler flicks a high pass forward to Dave Cooke who brings the ball under control. Dave Cooke hits a low pass to Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile passes the ball forward but Eddie Woodcock is offside!
51.41
Johannes Fritsch threads the ball through to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Woodcock. Eddie Woodcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wes Smith picks it out of the air!
53.45
Johannes Fritsch hits a low pass to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo deftly passes the ball to Martijn Gentile, releasing him through on goal. Martijn Gentile takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
54.52
Lee Midgley makes a simple pass to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arturo José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.58
Daniel Hofland sees Andres Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Gento darts forward. Andres Gento skips past Ezio Del Prete! Some silky footwork from Andres Gento provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.41
Dave Cooke threads the ball through to Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile shoots from 25 yards. Wes Smith gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
60.19
0-0Barcelona have made a substitution with Francisco Bento replacing Luis Crespo .
61.25
Sebastian Soler flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Rodriguez who takes it down. Rodolfo Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Woodcock. Eddie Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.27
Rodolfo Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Gentile who brings the ball under control. Martijn Gentile plays a quick one-two with Eddie Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Martijn Gentile side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Wes Smith.
64.24
0-0Rodolfo Rodriguez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Lee Midgley reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.11
0-0Ezio Del Prete hacks Gavin Bremner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Bremner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.27
Arturo José Mari barges into Johannes Fritsch. Arturo José Mari is given a warning by the referee! Johannes Fritsch stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.22
Andres Gento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andres Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.32
Lee Midgley knocks the ball forward to Andres Gento. Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward to Yoann Zaidan who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Yoann Zaidan plays the ball forward to Roberto Peiro who has made a great run into the box. Roberto Peiro shoots from just inside the box but Luis Soto is on top of it.
81.48
With vision, Sebastian Soler plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Woodcock. Eddie Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
84.12
Andres Gento threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Burley.
85.26
0-1Rodolfo Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Woodcock collects the pass. Eddie Woodcock plays a quick one-two with Francisco Bento and rushes in on goal... Eddie Woodcock tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Wes Smith, sees it late!! Goal for Barcelona!
89.44
Arturo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Zaidan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Soto who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
0-1Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Bento. Daniel Hofland barges into Francisco Bento. Francisco Bento appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wes Smith (GK)
8
2. Kieron Riggott (DEF)
6
3. Lee Midgley (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Hofland (DEF)
6
5. Albert Roman (MID)
6
6. Andres Gento (MID)
9
7. Joost van Beek (MID)
7
8. Arturo José Mari (MID)
6
9. Roberto Peiro (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Bremner (ATT)
6
11. Yoann Zaidan (ATT)
6
12. Sebastian Faber (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Aguilar (GK)
0
14. Gregorio Martinez (DEF)
0
1. Luis Soto (GK)
7
2. Martin Marquez (DEF)
6
3. David Burley (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Soler (DEF)
6
5. Ezio Del Prete (DEF)
5
6. Johannes Fritsch (MID)
7
7. Rodolfo Rodriguez (MID)
7
8. Dave Cooke (MID)
7
9. Eddie Woodcock (ATT)
9
10. Luis Crespo (ATT)
6
11. Martijn Gentile (ATT)
7
12. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
0
13. Paolo Chadwick (ATT)
0
14. Francisco Bento (ATT)
6