Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando MenendezF. Menendez63
G
1
G
76Jose TorresJ. Torres
Pedro PrietoP. Prieto71
D
2
D
68Martin GarciaM. Garcia
Eduardo MartinezE. Martinez68
D
3
D
68Gregorio AguilarG. Aguilar
Robert SeamanR. Seaman68
D
4
D
67Seyni BugnetS. Bugnet
Ernesto CarmonaE. Carmona62
M
5
M
72Eugenio RamosE. Ramos
Guillermo AriasG. Arias58
M
6captain
M
71John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez56
M
captain7
M
70Fernando MarquezF. Marquez
Patrice MateP. Mate50
M
8
M
68Leon BuchwaldL. Buchwald
Fernando SanzF. Sanz69
A
9
A
72Ernesto MoraE. Mora
Armin WielandA. Wieland66
A
10
A
69Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Fernando FarinosF. Farinos55
A
11
A
68Samir SchellS. Schell
 
Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona65
D
12
D
66Enrique HernandezE. Hernandez
Rafael KikoR. Kiko63
G
13
M
65Ricardo AlonsoR. Alonso
Claudio MarcelinoC. Marcelino59
G
14
M
63Samuel SoaresS. Soares

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 16,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Carcedo.


0.00
Union Las Palmas start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.56
Seyni Bugnet makes a probing pass to Fernando Marquez. Fernando Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.44
Seyni Bugnet flicks a high pass forward. John Johnstone controls it well on his chest. With vision, John Johnstone laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. Fernando Menendez gets down and covers it.
9.11
Fernando Marquez knocks the ball forward to Samir Schell. Samir Schell rushes past Pedro Prieto! Samir Schell tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
15.02
Ernesto Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Jose Torres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.14
John Johnstone hits a low pass to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora rushes past Eduardo Martinez! Ernesto Mora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.34
Eduardo Martinez makes a strong solo run forward. Eduardo Martinez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eduardo Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Wieland. With a superhuman jump, Armin Wieland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jose Torres picks it out of the air!
24.36
Ernesto Carmona barges into Leon Buchwald. The referee calls over Ernesto Carmona and warns him to calm down! Leon Buchwald carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.31
Eduardo Martinez barges into Ernesto Mora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.23
Eugenio Ramos threads the ball through to Samir Schell. Samir Schell makes a defence splitting pass to Matt Davidson. Pedro Prieto clumsily knocks into Matt Davidson. Penalty for Union Las Palmas!!
28.23
The referee points to the spot..
29.39
Ernesto Mora steps up. What a cracker!! Fernando Menendez had no chance!!
32.14
Pedro Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Arias. Guillermo Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos rushes past Martin Garcia! Fernando Farinos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.58
Martin Garcia hacks Fernando Sanz from behind! The referee calls over Martin Garcia and warns him to calm down! Fernando Sanz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.52
Eduardo Martinez sees space and advances. Eduardo Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Aguilar.
45.00
From the throw-in, Ernesto Carmona picks out Patrice Mate. Patrice Mate makes a probing pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz edges inside the box! Fernando Sanz strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Jose Torres reads it well. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Ricardo Carmona replacing Robert Seaman. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. The Villarreal CF players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off the second half!
49.11
John Johnstone plays the ball forward to Ernesto Mora. Ernesto Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Menendez easily smothers it!
51.25
Pedro Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Patrice Mate controls it well on his chest. Patrice Mate takes it forward alone. Patrice Mate whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
57.14
Fernando Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Samir Schell. Samir Schell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Fernando Menendez. Excellent save.
60.20
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Rafael Kiko replacing Ernesto Carmona .Union Las Palmas have made 3 substitutions with Enrique Hernandez replacing Gregorio Aguilar, Ricardo Alonso replacing Fernando Marquez and Samuel Soares replacing Matt Davidson .
61.24
Ricardo Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Soares. Samuel Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.12
Leon Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Schell. Samir Schell makes a convincing header but Fernando Menendez is on top of it.
67.08
Martin Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Sanz. Martin Garcia is warned by the referee again! Fernando Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.35
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Fernando Sanz .
83.31
Seyni Bugnet barges into Claudio Marcelino. Seyni Bugnet is shown the yellow card! Claudio Marcelino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.31
Free kick to Villarreal CF just outside the area...
84.51
Carlos Vazquez calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
90.00
Guillermo Arias flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Marcelino who takes it down. Claudio Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Torres who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Union Las Palmas
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
33.8%
45.1%
21.1%

Scorers
Fernando Farinos 15, 32
Ernesto Mora 29 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Farinos of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Menendez (GK)
8
2.Pedro Prieto (DEF)
7
3.Eduardo Martinez (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Robert Seaman (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Carmona (MID)
6
6.Guillermo Arias (MID)
7
7.Carlos Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Patrice Mate (MID)
6
9.Fernando Sanz (ATT)
7
10.Armin Wieland (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Farinos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
13.Rafael Kiko (GK)
6
14.Claudio Marcelino (GK)
6

1.Jose Torres (GK)
7
2.Martin Garcia (DEF)
5
3.Gregorio Aguilar (DEF)
6
4.Seyni Bugnet (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Eugenio Ramos (MID)
6
6.John Johnstone (MID)
6
7.Fernando Marquez (MID)
6
8.Leon Buchwald (MID)
6
9.Ernesto Mora (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Matt Davidson (ATT)
6
11.Samir Schell (ATT)
7
 
12.Enrique Hernandez (DEF)
6
13.Ricardo Alonso (MID)
6
14.Samuel Soares (MID)
6