Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 17,651 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Real Zaragoza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Real Zaragoza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
2.22
0-0Eugenio Navarro makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez puts a great ball through. Claude Carmona runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
3.54
Edmundo Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual passes the ball forward but Claude Carmona is offside!
8.29
Edmundo Vila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Pascual but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.07
0-0Leonardo Suarez barges into Sergio Teixeira. The referee calls over Leonardo Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.06
0-0Edmundo Vila flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Calvo controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Calvo rushes past Fernando Reis! Jose Javier Calvo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
16.50
0-0Eugenio Navarro passes the ball forward to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez connects with a diving header. Eric Appiah didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.54
Adolfo Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona finds some space and shoots from distance. Eric Appiah gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
21.06
0-0Fernando Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Helguera.
24.26
1-0Matjaz Zanchi sees a break and surges forward. Matjaz Zanchi lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.58
Yohann Schouft barges into Julian Vicente. Yohann Schouft is shown the yellow card! Julian Vicente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.42
Fernando Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi makes a simple pass to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.17
Fernando Reis knocks the ball forward to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Simon Greening manages to gather it.
36.26
Luis Flores flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Schouft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohann Schouft knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Thomas Weber is offside!
42.34
Fernando Reis passes the ball forward to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria cuts inside the box! Sergio Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Faria!
45.00
With imagination, Luis Flores plays the ball forward to Kwame Marbus. Kwame Marbus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. With a superhuman jump, Yohann Schouft connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Villarreal CF kicking off!
47.07
Jose Javier Calvo knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila plays a scrappy one-two with Enrique Pascual and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edmundo Vila cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Eric Appiah manages to keep it out.
48.11
Fernando Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Reis shoots from 20 yards but Simon Greening reads it well. Excellent keeping!
49.16
Adolfo Andres hits a low pass to Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.57
Showing composure, Edmundo Vila plays the ball forward to Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Enrique Pascual. Some good footwork from Enrique Pascual provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.27
3-1Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Mauricio Sanchez replacing Edmundo Vila .
63.32
Fernando Reis threads a neat ball through to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft shoots from distance. Good keeping from Simon Greening as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.08
Kwame Marbus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kwame Marbus lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.01
Eugenio Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Pascual who brings the ball under control. Enrique Pascual shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
69.00
Adolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Claude Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claude Carmona finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.29
Jose Javier Calvo sees Enrique Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Pascual shoots from outside the area but Eric Appiah is on top of it.
73.51
Kwame Marbus threads a neat ball through to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Matjaz Zanchi and advances towards the goal... Sergio Faria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.20
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Sabri Cinetti replacing Eugenio Navarro .
78.21
Luis Flores knocks the ball forward to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Weber controls it well on his chest. Thomas Weber kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Faria but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.45
Claude Carmona barges into Luis Flores. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Flores hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.42
Jose Javier Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Suarez controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Pascual but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.08
Jose Fortes Helguera catches Sergio Faria on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Faria runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
4
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%
Scorers
| Thomas Weber 24 Sergio Faria 42, 74 Yohann Schouft 45 | Enrique Pascual 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Faria of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Appiah (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sergio Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kwame Marbus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Luis Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Reis (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tiago Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matjaz Zanchi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yohann Schouft (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Sergio Faria (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Weber (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Steven Witschge (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Molowny (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jorge Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Greening (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Stan Gardner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Vila (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Enrique Pascual (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Leonardo Suarez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Claude Carmona (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Sabri Cinetti (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Patricio Gomez (GK) | 0 | |