Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 17,619 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
2.33
0-1Adriano Sculli knocks the ball forward to Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez makes a looping header on goal. Gary Mccall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.26
0-1Carlos Diez flicks a high pass forward to Adam Salmon who brings the ball under control. Adam Salmon shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
10.26
0-1Enrique Pascual knocks the ball forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
12.07
Adriano Sculli knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Gary Mccall.
13.35
0-1Adriano Sculli takes a quick corner, playing it short to Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora flicks the ball across the goal. Enrique Pascual chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
14.14
Eduardo Molowny threads the ball through to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes plays a one-two with Adam Salmon and advances towards the goal... Alberto Torres hacks Gabriel Cortes from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
15.15
Adriano Sculli decides to run forward with the ball. Adriano Sculli knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Gary Mccall.
18.51
Eduardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Boulebda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Boulebda shoots from 20 yards but Eugenio Torres reads it well. Great save!
20.41
Eugenio Cabrera receives the ball from a throw-in from Enrique Pascual. Eugenio Cabrera brings the ball forward. Eugenio Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon heads the ball goalwards but Eugenio Torres is on top of it.
24.23
Gabriel Delgado threads the ball through to Eduardo Molowny. Eduardo Molowny takes it forward alone. Eduardo Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.05
Eduardo Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Eugenio Torres had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
32.02
Adriano Sculli threads the ball through to Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.28
Eduardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Boulebda collects the pass. Patrick Boulebda shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
44.28
2-2Adriano Sculli catches Enrique Pascual on the ankles. The referee calls over Adriano Sculli and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Pascual stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the second half underway!
47.23
Eugenio Pena flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Diez who gracefully takes it down. Carlos Diez flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cortes who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cortes skips past Arturo Aguilar! Gabriel Cortes rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eugenio Torres manages to gather it.
57.45
Gabriel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Diez collects the pass. Carlos Diez hits a low pass to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
65.06
2-2Gregorio Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Adriano Sculli who brings the ball under control. Adriano Sculli flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Burle who takes it down. Gabriel Burle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Pena.
66.51
2-2Adam Salmon comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Rubio. Adam Salmon is warned by the referee! Gregorio Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.12
Patrick Boulebda barges into Arturo Aguilar. The referee calls over Patrick Boulebda and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.37
Eugenio Pena sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.15
With some swift thinking, Eduardo Molowny plays the ball forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.31
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward to Fabien Raguel who brings the ball under control. Fabien Raguel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.41
Alberto Torres makes a simple pass to Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Raguel. With a superhuman jump, Fabien Raguel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.27
Eugenio Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
84.43
Enrique Pascual runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enrique Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.52
Gabriel Delgado makes a simple pass to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
89.23
Gabriel Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Diez who brings the ball under control. Carlos Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
24.3%
41.4%
34.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Cortes of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Mccall (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Pena (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kevin Brehme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Pascual (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Molowny (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Cabrera (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Cortes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Adam Salmon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Patrick Boulebda (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Jose Herrera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hansen (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Torres (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Martin Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Fuentes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adriano Sculli (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Enrique Mora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Fabien Raguel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Burle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Jimenez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Antonio Diaz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Garcia (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Saez (MID) | 0 | |