Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 18,827 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Hidalgo.


0.00
Sevilla FC start the match!
2.58
Alfredo Fernandez sees Elena Munoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Smith who gathers it comfortably.
3.35
Kieron Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Gento. Andres Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. With a superhuman jump, Yoann Zaidan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
15.32
Alfredo Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.25
Albert Roman plays the ball forward to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan runs straight at the defence! Andres Redondo comes in with a late challenge on Yoann Zaidan. Penalty not given!!
20.34
Daniel Hofland receives the ball from a throw-in from Kieron Riggott. Daniel Hofland advances with the ball. Daniel Hofland sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Hofland whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Lucien Song is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
21.02
Kieron Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Roman. Albert Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucien Song who gathers it comfortably.
22.34
Alfredo Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Wes Smith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.17
Alfredo Fernandez threads the ball through to Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.20
Kieron Riggott sweeps the ball long. Gavin Bremner runs straight at the defence! Gavin Bremner rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lucien Song with no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
40.33
Carlos Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.55
Kieron Riggott sees space and advances. Kieron Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Peiro controls it well on his chest. Roberto Peiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
44.43
With imagination, Lee Midgley plays the ball forward to Andres Gento. Andres Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
With great vision, Carlos Verges plays the ball forward to Elena Munoz. Elena Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC have changed their lineup with Ricardo Campos replacing Mirko Pellissier, Ricardo Salas replacing Trevor Batty and Sean Okon replacing Elena Munoz. The Sevilla FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off the second half!
48.38
Albert Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Zaidan collects the pass. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Santos.
49.33
Gavin Bremner barges into Ricardo Campos. The referee brings Gavin Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Campos runs off the knock.
51.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Gento plays the ball forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.54
Carlos Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kieron Riggott.
67.02
Carlos Verges hits a low pass to Sean Okon. Sean Okon skips past Daniel Hofland! Sean Okon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Solid save from Wes Smith.
69.33
Alfredo Fernandez plays the ball forward to Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke shoots from distance. Wes Smith easily gets down and covers it.
71.13
Joost van Beek changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joost van Beek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Redondo.
73.26
Showing composure, Carlos Verges picks a pass forward to Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Hofland.
75.46
Alfredo Rodriguez barges into Albert Roman. The referee warns Alfredo Rodriguez to calm down! Albert Roman stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.04
Andres Gento receives the ball from a throw-in from Albert Roman. Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Zaidan controls it well on his chest. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Jimenez.
78.24
Alfredo Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Noah Jaschke who takes it down. Noah Jaschke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Smith who gathers it comfortably.
79.31
Andres Gento clumsily knocks into Alfredo Fernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.22
Gabriel Jimenez hoofs the ball up the pitch. Noah Jaschke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Hofland.
90.00
Kieron Riggott passes the ball forward to Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek makes a beautiful solo run. Joost van Beek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Peiro but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
34.7%
44%
21.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Bremner of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings
1.Wes Smith (GK)
7
2.Kieron Riggott (DEF)
8
3.Lee Midgley (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Hofland (DEF)
7
5.Albert Roman (MID)
6
6.Andres Gento (MID)yellow card
6
7.Joost van Beek (MID)
7
8.Albert Dominguez (MID)
6
9.Roberto Peiro (ATT)
7
10.Gavin Bremner (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Yoann Zaidan (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ricardo Aguilar (GK)
0
13.Gabriel Carcedo (DEF)
0
14.Gregorio Martinez (DEF)
0

1.Lucien Song (GK)
6
2.Rafael Santos (DEF)
6
3.Mirko Pellissier (DEF)
6
4.Andres Redondo (DEF)
6
5.Gabriel Jimenez (DEF)
6
6.Trevor Batty (MID)
6
7.Carlos Verges (MID)
7
8.Alfredo Fernandez (MID)
8
9.Alfredo Rodriguez (MID)
5
10.Elena Munoz (ATT)
6
11.Noah Jaschke (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ricardo Campos (DEF)
6
13.Ricardo Salas (MID)
6
14.Sean Okon (ATT)
6