Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albert AlonsoA. Alonso72
G
1
G
63Fernando MenendezF. Menendez
Guilherme NevesG. Neves77
D
2
D
71Pedro PrietoP. Prieto
Graziano MalagòG. Malagò54
D
3
D
68Eduardo MartinezE. Martinez
Gabriel MorenoG. Moreno77
M
4
D
68Robert SeamanR. Seaman
Romero P. ReyR. Rey47
D
5
M
62Ernesto CarmonaE. Carmona
Eduardo CanoE. Cano63
M
6
M
58Guillermo AriasG. Arias
Norman PearceN. Pearce69
M
7captain
M
56Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez
Pedro MarquezP. Marquez81
A
8
M
50Patrice MateP. Mate
Denny SierD. Sier72
A
9
A
69Fernando SanzF. Sanz
Pedro CarmonaP. Carmona76
A
10
A
66Armin WielandA. Wieland
Ricardo VicenteR. Vicente63
M
captain11
A
55Fernando FarinosF. Farinos
 
Abel MarquesA. Marques67
G
12
D
65Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona
Alejandro CalvoA. Calvo65
G
13
G
63Rafael KikoR. Kiko
Marcos TorresM. Torres64
M
14
G
59Claudio MarcelinoC. Marcelino

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 16,961 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD 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 Enrique Segarra.


0.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF kick off!
3.29
Eduardo Martinez hits a low pass to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona sees Fernando Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
4.50
Fernando Farinos clumsily knocks into Graziano Malagò. The referee calls over Fernando Farinos and warns him to calm down! Graziano Malagò carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.45
Ernesto Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wieland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Wieland knocks the ball forward to Fernando Sanz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.39
Norman Pearce threads the ball through to Ricardo Vicente. Ricardo Vicente shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.56
Fernando Sanz hacks Gabriel Moreno from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Moreno grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.31
Robert Seaman runs forward with the ball. Robert Seaman advances with the ball. Robert Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Albert Alonso punches it away to safety.
20.17
Pedro Prieto flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Arias who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Arias plays the ball forward to Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos plays a perfect one-two with Fernando Sanz and rushes in on goal... Fernando Farinos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at 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.
21.03
Eduardo Cano hacks Robert Seaman from behind! Eduardo Cano is shown the yellow card! Robert Seaman runs off the knock.
22.41
Eduardo Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrice Mate. Patrice Mate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Albert Alonso.
23.15
Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Patrice Mate plays it out to the edge of the box. Denny Sier gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
30.41
Carlos Vazquez hacks Norman Pearce from behind! The referee calls over Carlos Vazquez and shows him a yellow card! Norman Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
Pedro Prieto threads the ball through to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.15
Eduardo Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Carmona. Pedro Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
40.03
Norman Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez rushes past Robert Seaman! Pedro Marquez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Ricardo Carmona replacing Robert Seaman.

45.00
Levante UD kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Ernesto Carmona sees Armin Wieland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Wieland skips past Romero P. Rey! Some silky footwork from Armin Wieland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
49.21
Graziano Malagò sees a break and surges forward. Graziano Malagò sees Pedro Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Carmona makes a great pass forward. Pedro Marquez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.32
Gabriel Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Cano. Eduardo Cano flicks a high pass forward. Denny Sier collects the pass. Denny Sier puts a great ball through. Pedro Carmona runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.04
Gabriel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Norman Pearce controls it well on his chest. Norman Pearce sees Pedro Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Carmona shoots from 25 yards. Fernando Menendez gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
57.08
Ricardo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Arias comfortably collects the pass. Guillermo Arias threads a neat ball through to Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.36
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Rafael Kiko replacing Ernesto Carmona .
61.41
Eduardo Cano flicks a high pass forward. Denny Sier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Denny Sier flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marquez. Eduardo Martinez hacks Pedro Marquez from behind! Pedro Marquez appeals for a penalty! Given!!
61.41
The referee points to the spot..
62.25
Denny Sier calmly steps up. Fernando Menendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.12
Eduardo Cano barges into Patrice Mate. Eduardo Cano is warned by the referee! Patrice Mate runs off the knock.
67.14
Norman Pearce hits a low pass to Denny Sier. Denny Sier plays a one-two with Pedro Marquez and rushes in on goal... Denny Sier takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Fernando Menendez.
69.33
Eduardo Cano comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Kiko. Eduardo Cano is warned by the referee again! Rafael Kiko carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.18
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Fernando Sanz .
79.52
Pedro Marquez catches Pedro Prieto on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Marquez and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Prieto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.17
Eduardo Martinez runs forward with the ball. Eduardo Martinez makes a simple pass to Claudio Marcelino. Claudio Marcelino puts a great ball through but Fernando Farinos is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
85.39
Pedro Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Cano. Pedro Prieto is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.35
Claudio Marcelino catches Graziano Malagò on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio Marcelino and shows him a yellow card! Graziano Malagò hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.36
Eduardo Cano flicks a high pass forward to Denny Sier who brings the ball under control. Denny Sier knocks the ball forward, putting Pedro Carmona through on goal. Pedro Carmona strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Villarreal CF
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
4
6
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
27.8%
39.2%
32.9%

Scorers
Ricardo Vicente 12
Pedro Marquez 40
Denny Sier 62 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Norman Pearce of Levante UD

Match Ratings
1.Albert Alonso (GK)
7
2.Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
3.Graziano Malagò (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Moreno (MID)
6
5.Romero P. Rey (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Cano (MID)yellow card
6
7.Norman Pearce (MID)
9
8.Pedro Marquez (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Denny Sier (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Pedro Carmona (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Vicente (MID)goal scored
8
 
12.Abel Marques (GK)
0
13.Alejandro Calvo (GK)
0
14.Marcos Torres (MID)
0

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