Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Adam WilliamsAdam Williams Will Sully Will Sully
Eric AppiahE. Appiah79
G
1captain
G
81Bonaventure ManfrediniB. Manfredini
Jakob PrantlJ. Prantl70
D
2
D
76Samuel VarelaS. Varela
Jose Fortes MartinezJ. Martinez71
D
3
D
81Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Kwame MarbusK. Marbus70
D
4
D
75Julian MoyaJ. Moya
Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah78
D
5
D
74Carlos MolownyC. Molowny
Matjaz ZanchiM. Zanchi74
M
6
M
79Frederic VanderF. Vander
Jose MolownyJ. Molowny83
M
captain7
M
79Albert SanzA. Sanz
Gialuca MiccoliG. Miccoli70
M
8
M
86Enrique CamineroE. Caminero
Thomas WeberT. Weber79
A
9
A
78Samuele PecorariS. Pecorari
Yohann SchouftY. Schouft75
A
10
M
80Claudio CruzC. Cruz
Duarte DejesusD. Dejesus82
A
11
A
79Stefan BusseS. Busse
 
Tiago RamosT. Ramos75
M
12
D
77Peter MadridP. Madrid
Fernando ReisF. Reis76
M
13
M
82Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino
Sergio FariaS. Faria73
A
14
A
78Henning HaalandH. Haaland

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.


0.00
Villarreal CF get the match underway!
4.55
Jakob Prantl plays the ball forward to Jose Molowny. Jose Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber whips in a cross ball towards Jose Molowny. Jose Molowny rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Bonaventure Manfredini.
6.07
Jose Molowny takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Gialuca Miccoli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.41
Frederic Vander chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
18.05
Julian Moya receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Molowny. Julian Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander threads the ball through to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse edges inside the box! Stefan Busse muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.17
Alpay Abdullah takes it forward alone. Alpay Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber plays a scrappy one-two with Yohann Schouft and advances towards the goal... Colin McGrory hacks Thomas Weber from behind! Thomas Weber appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.14
Thomas Weber flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Schouft controls it well on his chest. Yohann Schouft whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.52
Matjaz Zanchi catches Carlos Molowny on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.34
Jakob Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Dejesus controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Duarte Dejesus plays the ball forward to Thomas Weber. Thomas Weber kicks a strong pass forward to Yohann Schouft but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.35
Carlos Molowny makes a strong solo run forward. Carlos Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Busse controls it well on his chest. Stefan Busse whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.38
Jose Molowny decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Molowny makes a simple pass to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Jose Marcelino replacing Enrique Caminero.

45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
47.38
Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari controls it well on his chest. Samuele Pecorari shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.07
Julian Moya makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Busse who brings the ball under control. Stefan Busse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kwame Marbus.
54.33
Frederic Vander passes the ball forward to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse shoots from distance. Eric Appiah effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.44
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Fernando Reis replacing Thomas Weber .RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Henning Haaland replacing Samuele Pecorari .
61.46
Samuel Varela sees space and advances. Samuel Varela whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.21
Colin McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Colin McGrory knocks the ball forward to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.14
Julian Moya threads a neat ball through to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse makes a probing pass between the defence to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
72.14
Colin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino makes a probing pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.58
Jose Marcelino changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Marcelino shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.20
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Sergio Faria replacing Gialuca Miccoli .
79.10
Kwame Marbus knocks the ball forward to Jose Molowny. With vision, Jose Molowny plays the ball forward to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.43
Stefan Busse knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.41
Frederic Vander passes the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Albert Sanz knocks the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Prantl.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

RCD Espanyol
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
33.8%
44.1%
22.1%

Scorers
Stefan Busse 18, 66
Claudio Cruz 61
Jose Marcelino 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Busse of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings
1.Eric Appiah (GK)
6
2.Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
6
4.Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
5.Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
6.Matjaz Zanchi (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jose Molowny (MID)
6
8.Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
6
9.Thomas Weber (ATT)
6
10.Yohann Schouft (ATT)
6
11.Duarte Dejesus (ATT)
6
 
12.Tiago Ramos (MID)
0
13.Fernando Reis (MID)
6
14.Sergio Faria (ATT)
6

1.Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2.Samuel Varela (DEF)
7
3.Colin McGrory (DEF)
7
4.Julian Moya (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Frederic Vander (MID)
7
7.Albert Sanz (MID)
6
8.Enrique Caminero (MID)
6
9.Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
6
10.Claudio Cruz (MID)goal scored
7
11.Stefan Busse (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Peter Madrid (DEF)
0
13.Jose Marcelino (MID)goal scored
8
14.Henning Haaland (ATT)
6