Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     ValenciaValencia
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams Computer Player Computer Player
Eric AppiahE. Appiah78
G
1
G
62Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira
Sergio TeixeiraS. Teixeira68
D
2
D
71Juan MonteroJ. Montero
Jose Fortes MartinezJ. Martinez70
D
3captain
D
69Olivier BastoO. Basto
Kwame MarbusK. Marbus70
D
4
D
68Andy HarleyA. Harley
Luis FloresL. Flores69
D
5
D
68Jesper De VogtJ. De Vogt
Duncan BurleyD. Burley71
M
6
M
72Felipe LeonF. Leon
Fernando ReisF. Reis75
M
7
M
71Jean-Michel IrlesJ. Irles
Jose MolownyJ. Molowny82
M
captain8
M
70Ali BrunoA. Bruno
Thomas WeberT. Weber78
A
9
A
73Piotr GadochaP. Gadocha
Sergio FariaS. Faria71
A
10
A
66Edouard BlancE. Blanc
Yohann SchouftY. Schouft74
A
11
A
64Rafael TapiaR. Tapia
 
Tiago RamosT. Ramos74
M
12
M
69Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen
Steven WitschgeS. Witschge74
M
13
M
68Graham CookeG. Cooke
Martijn Van NistelrooyM. Van Nistelrooy72
A
14
D
67Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Valencia. A crowd of 17,866 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.


0.00
Valencia get the match underway!
6.15
Jose Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Basto.
8.42
Duncan Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Moreira punches it away to safety.
12.10
With vision, Jose Molowny laces a through ball forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis skips past Andy Harley! Fernando Reis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Rafael Moreira manages to keep it out.
14.01
Olivier Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Tapia who brings the ball under control. Rafael Tapia threads the ball through to Edouard Blanc but he's offside!
16.47
Duncan Burley barges into Ali Bruno. Duncan Burley is shown the yellow card! Ali Bruno stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.04
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno collects the pass. Ali Bruno sees space and advances. Ali Bruno whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
24.51
Ali Bruno kicks a strong pass forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Appiah who gathers it comfortably.
26.45
Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Faria controls it well on his chest. Sergio Faria controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Yohann Schouft through on goal. Yohann Schouft muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
28.40
Yohann Schouft flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Faria who takes it down. Sergio Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.45
Kwame Marbus makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Faria who takes it down. Sergio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.47
Luis Flores hits a low pass to Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley threads a neat ball through to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber makes a deft header. Good keeping from Rafael Moreira as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Fernando Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber beats his man to it with a header. Rafael Moreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.08
Olivier Basto takes a long throw-in. Andy Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles hits a low pass to Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
59.51
Olivier Basto kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Appiah who gathers it comfortably.
63.39
Jose Fortes Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Reis flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Weber who takes it down. Thomas Weber lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
65.09
Thomas Weber barges into Olivier Basto. The referee brings Thomas Weber to one side and gives him a warning! Olivier Basto stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.52
Edouard Blanc hits a low pass to Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
78.18
Ali Bruno hacks Duncan Burley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.56
Kwame Marbus flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Reis who brings the ball under control. Fernando Reis threads the ball through to Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Rafael Moreira. Excellent save.
84.02
Andy Harley threads a neat ball through to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno flicks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eric Appiah gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
87.33
Jesper De Vogt decides to run forward with the ball. Jesper De Vogt knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha beats his man to it with a header. Piotr Gadocha scores for Valencia!!
90.00
Duncan Burley sees Yohann Schouft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yohann Schouft shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Valencia
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
24.6%
41.5%
33.8%

Scorers
Yohann Schouft 34
Thomas Weber 47
Piotr Gadocha 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Weber of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings
1.Eric Appiah (GK)
6
2.Sergio Teixeira (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
5.Luis Flores (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Burley (MID)yellow card
6
7.Fernando Reis (MID)
7
8.Jose Molowny (MID)
6
9.Thomas Weber (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sergio Faria (ATT)
8
11.Yohann Schouft (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tiago Ramos (MID)
0
13.Steven Witschge (MID)
0
14.Martijn Van Nistelrooy (ATT)
0

1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
8
2.Juan Montero (DEF)
6
3.Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
4.Andy Harley (DEF)
6
5.Jesper De Vogt (DEF)
7
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
6
7.Jean-Michel Irles (MID)
6
8.Ali Bruno (MID)yellow card
7
9.Piotr Gadocha (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Tapia (ATT)
6
 
12.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
0
13.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
14.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
0