Match Report
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF | | | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Andrew Lutton | Andrew Lutton | ||||||||||||||||||
| Oscar Munoz | O. Munoz | ![]() | 74 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 82 | ![]() | Paul Griffin | P. Griffin | |||||||||
| Luis Prieto | L. Prieto | ![]() | 62 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 82 | ![]() | Alpay Abdullah | A. Abdullah | |||||||||
| Gabriel Romero | G. Romero | ![]() | 59 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 83 | ![]() | Bernard Njanka | B. Njanka | |||||||||
| Ismael Sükür | I. Sükür | ![]() | 59 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 81 | ![]() | Élie Kroupi | É. Kroupi | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Peiro | R. Peiro | ![]() | 54 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | M | 76 | ![]() | Toshihiro Akio | T. Akio | |||||||||
| Daniel Calvo | D. Calvo | ![]() | 71 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 76 | ![]() | Salomon Ndiefi | S. Ndiefi | |||||||||
| Enrique Martinez | E. Martinez | ![]() | 68 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 80 | ![]() | Herbert Parker | H. Parker | |||||||||
| Mustapha Knopper | M. Knopper | ![]() | 66 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 79 | ![]() | Sergio Ricchiuti | S. Ricchiuti | |||||||||
| Rafael Marin | R. Marin | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 87 | ![]() | Youri Belanov | Y. Belanov | |||||||||
| Alec Mccall | A. Mccall | ![]() | 63 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 86 | ![]() | Martin Castillo | M. Castillo | |||||||||
| Nico Beckenbauer | N. Beckenbauer | ![]() | 58 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 86 | ![]() | Cosmin Camataru | C. Camataru | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,449 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
4.07
Bernard Njanka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Ricchiuti. Sergio Ricchiuti chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.16
Salomon Ndiefi threads the ball through to Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
14.33
Alpay Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Ricchiuti. Sergio Ricchiuti passes the ball forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.31
Ismael Sükür knocks the ball forward to Mustapha Knopper. Mustapha Knopper makes a beautiful solo run. Mustapha Knopper goes all the way! Mustapha Knopper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Paul Griffin manages to gather it comfortably.
22.09
Gabriel Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.43
Toshihiro Akio passes the ball forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Oscar Munoz.
27.05
Sergio Ricchiuti chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov shoots from 20 yards but somehow Oscar Munoz manages to keep it out.
28.34
Salomon Ndiefi threads the ball through to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov plays a perfect one-two with Cosmin Camataru and rushes in on goal... Youri Belanov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.02
Salomon Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.30
Rafael Marin catches Bernard Njanka on the ankles. Rafael Marin is given a warning by the referee! Bernard Njanka stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.03
Herbert Parker knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.09
Élie Kroupi flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ricchiuti. Sergio Ricchiuti passes the ball forward to Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Oscar Munoz!
42.23
Sergio Ricchiuti flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Munoz easily smothers it!
44.16
Gabriel Romero knocks the ball forward to Daniel Calvo. Daniel Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Griffin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
48.03
Daniel Calvo makes a probing pass to Rafael Marin. Rafael Marin plays a perfect one-two with Nico Beckenbauer and rushes in on goal... Rafael Marin tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.34
Rodolfo Peiro barges into Martin Castillo. The referee calls over Rodolfo Peiro and shows him a yellow card! Martin Castillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.44
Youri Belanov barges into Ismael Sükür. Youri Belanov is shown the yellow card! Ismael Sükür gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.46
Villarreal CF are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.36
Herbert Parker knocks the ball forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru whips in a cross ball towards Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.49
Salomon Ndiefi kicks a strong pass forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.46
Salomon Ndiefi takes it forward alone. Salomon Ndiefi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Oscar Munoz manages to gather it comfortably.
71.33
Bernard Njanka comes in with a late challenge on Nico Beckenbauer. The referee calls over Bernard Njanka and warns him to calm down! Nico Beckenbauer stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.31
Sergio Ricchiuti kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.19
Alpay Abdullah knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ricchiuti. Sergio Ricchiuti makes a probing pass to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.49
Mustapha Knopper hacks Toshihiro Akio from behind! Mustapha Knopper is given a warning by the referee! Toshihiro Akio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.06
Mustapha Knopper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Toshihiro Akio knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Oscar Munoz manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
37%
42%
21%
Scorers
| Alec Mccall 22, 83 | Youri Belanov 4 Martin Castillo 61 |

















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