Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 16,643 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Carrasco.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Carrasco.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.48
0-0Diego Haise flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Farinos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Farinos plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Perez and advances towards the goal... Fernando Farinos rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.32
Philipp Böhm flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Farinos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Reyes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.51
0-0Sebastian Pena comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Guerrero. The referee brings Sebastian Pena to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Guerrero runs off the knock.
22.34
0-0Rafael Guerrero makes a probing pass to Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes advances with the ball. Daniel Reyes makes a probing pass to Jose Perez but he's offside!
32.41
0-0Marco Di Biagio catches Guerino Brambilla on the ankles. The referee warns Marco Di Biagio to calm down! Guerino Brambilla carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.31
Steinar Kippe plays the ball forward to Victor Castro. Victor Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Castro shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
47.56
0-0Ernesto Ortiz decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto Ortiz controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fernando Farinos through on goal. Fernando Farinos rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
49.48
Edgar Moreira catches Ernesto Ortiz on the ankles. Edgar Moreira is given a warning by the referee! Ernesto Ortiz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.29
Ernesto Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Moreira. The referee warns Ernesto Ortiz to calm down! Edgar Moreira runs off the knock.
53.18
Jose Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Lima. Antonio Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes makes a looping header on goal but Claus Favo reads it well. Great save!
57.55
0-1Fernando Farinos makes a probing pass to Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes plays a one-two with Guerino Brambilla and advances towards the goal... Daniel Reyes takes a shot at goal. Daniel Reyes scores for Villarreal CF!!
69.27
Diego Haise makes a beautiful solo run. Diego Haise shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
75.09
Rafael Guerrero sees Franck Trivino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Franck Trivino stretches the opposition's defence. Franck Trivino shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
79.48
Rafael Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Perez. Jose Perez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Perez shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Claus Favo.
80.26
0-1Diego Haise takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Titus Griffin steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
85.44
Diego Haise surges forward with the ball. Diego Haise rushes past Titus Griffin! Some good footwork from Diego Haise provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
87.36
0-1Pierpaolo Solimeno knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Moreira. Edgar Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Ortiz.
89.13
Jose Perez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Perez passes the ball forward to Diego Haise. Some good footwork from Diego Haise provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Claus Favo had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.6%
69.4%
Play Area
22.2%
51.4%
26.4%
Scorers
| Daniel Reyes 58 Diego Haise 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diego Haise of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claus Favo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steinar Kippe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Titus Griffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pierpaolo Solimeno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malcolm Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marco Di Biagio (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Victor Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edgar Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Matthews (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nobu Nakata (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Pinheiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Marquitos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rafael Guerrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Franck Trivino (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ernesto Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guerino Brambilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Perez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Diego Haise (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Philipp Böhm (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Reyes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Fernando Farinos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Moya (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Velasco (ATT) | 0 | |