Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wes SmithW. Smith68
G
1
G
69Des WoodgateD. Woodgate
Kieron RiggottK. Riggott71
D
2
D
65Rainer ZiegeR. Ziege
Lee MidgleyL. Midgley69
D
3
D
65Arturo IbanezA. Ibanez
Daniel HoflandD. Hofland69
D
4
D
51Romero P. NavarroR. Navarro
Albert RomanA. Roman67
M
5
D
47Francisco GarciaF. Garcia
Andres GentoA. Gento65
M
6
M
80Pius Van BeukeringP. Van Beukering
Arturo José MariA. José Mari47
M
7
M
67Matt RizaM. Riza
Albert DominguezA. Dominguez47
M
8
A
76Romero P. José MariR. José Mari
Roberto PeiroR. Peiro70
A
captain9captain
A
74Miguel BarbosaM. Barbosa
Gavin BremnerG. Bremner66
A
10
A
67Roberto MarquezR. Marquez
Yoann ZaidanY. Zaidan62
A
11
A
63Mariano RivaltaM. Rivalta
 
Ricardo AguilarR. Aguilar68
G
12
M
67Steve CharltonS. Charlton
Gabriel CarcedoG. Carcedo66
D
13
G
64Alexander PamarotA. Pamarot
Gregorio MartinezG. Martinez61
D
14
M
63Graeme MakinG. Makin

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 18,565 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽs  Martinez.


0.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
With great vision, Matt Riza plays the ball forward to Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. With a superhuman jump, Mariano Rivalta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
9.52
Arturo José Mari threads the ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
10.37
Arturo José Mari makes a simple pass to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro shoots from outside the area. Des Woodgate easily gets down and covers it.
14.06
Pius Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Smith who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. José Mari collects the pass. Romero P. José Mari shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.26
Romero P. Navarro threads the ball through to Matt Riza. Matt Riza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Riza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Wes Smith.
21.46
Pius Van Beukering takes a quick corner, playing it short to Francisco Garcia. Francisco Garcia flicks the ball on with his first touch. Wes Smith scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
27.46
Roberto Peiro barges into Arturo Ibanez. The referee warns Roberto Peiro to calm down! Arturo Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.37
Arturo Ibanez clumsily knocks into Gavin Bremner. Arturo Ibanez is shown the yellow card! Gavin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.37
Free kick to Villarreal CF just outside the area...
33.11
Gavin Bremner takes a slow run up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Des Woodgate had no chance!!
36.52
Matt Riza comes in with a late challenge on Arturo José Mari. Matt Riza is shown the yellow card! Arturo José Mari gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.57
Yoann Zaidan clumsily knocks into Arturo Ibanez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
Matt Riza chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Marquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Roberto Marquez scores for Elche CF!!
44.15
Arturo Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Riza. Matt Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but Daniel Hofland is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
Pius Van Beukering takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Albert Roman reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Villarreal CF players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Elche CF kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Daniel Hofland hits a low pass to Albert Dominguez. Albert Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Peiro comfortably collects the pass. Roberto Peiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
48.07
Kieron Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Gento. Andres Gento decides to run forward with the ball. Andres Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Des Woodgate comfortably punches it away to safety.
66.25
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wes Smith manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.19
Kieron Riggott pushes up the pitch. Kieron Riggott threads a neat ball through to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.09
Andres Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Navarro.
72.09
Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner collects the pass. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Ziege.
73.16
Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Bremner who brings the ball under control. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
78.29
Arturo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.30
Arturo Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Beukering. Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Smith who gathers it comfortably.
81.16
Albert Dominguez hits a low pass to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
84.47
Arturo José Mari catches Matt Riza on the ankles. Arturo José Mari is shown the yellow card! Matt Riza runs off the knock.
89.39
Arturo José Mari makes an attacking run forward. Arturo José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Elche CF
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
23.2%
40.6%
36.2%

Scorers
Gavin Bremner 31, 81
Romero P. José Mari 17
Roberto Marquez 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. José Mari of Elche CF

Match Ratings