Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     EibarEibar
Computer Player Computer Player Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Wes SmithW. Smith68
G
1captain
G
71Diego ModesteD. Modeste
Kieron RiggottK. Riggott71
D
2
D
67Malcolm GrimandiM. Grimandi
Lee MidgleyL. Midgley69
D
3
D
72Jón Kristinn SigurjónssonJ. Sigurjónsson
Daniel HoflandD. Hofland69
D
4
D
75Joseph MettomoJ. Mettomo
Albert RomanA. Roman67
M
5
D
86Ryuu OkamotoR. Okamoto
Andres GentoA. Gento65
M
6
M
73Salomon SongS. Song
Joost van BeekJ. van Beek63
M
7
M
80Albert SanchezA. Sanchez
Arturo José MariA. José Mari47
M
8
A
74Jason ClaphamJ. Clapham
Roberto PeiroR. Peiro70
A
captain9
A
74Darius KeaneD. Keane
Gavin BremnerG. Bremner66
A
10
A
67Emiliano CapecchiE. Capecchi
Yoann ZaidanY. Zaidan62
A
11
A
72Noel PearceN. Pearce
 
Ricardo AguilarR. Aguilar68
G
12
M
77Edouard FerrereE. Ferrere
Gabriel CarcedoG. Carcedo66
D
13
M
76Habib FichauxH. Fichaux
Gregorio MartinezG. Martinez61
D
14
A
74Yurtcan IzzetY. Izzet

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Eibar. 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 3-4-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.


0.00
Eibar start the match!
9.08
Albert Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Jason Clapham who brings the ball under control. Jason Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Keane. Darius Keane outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Wes Smith.
10.40
It's a corner kick which Noel Pearce takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ryuu Okamoto. Ryuu Okamoto tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Daniel Hofland.
11.37
It's a corner kick. Noel Pearce loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Kieron Riggott jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
12.37
Albert Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham whips in a cross ball towards Emiliano Capecchi. Emiliano Capecchi connects with a diving header but Wes Smith is on top of it.
14.23
Arturo José Mari sees space and advances. Arturo José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Diego Modeste. Excellent save.
15.00
Lee Midgley barges into Noel Pearce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Pearce runs off the knock.
16.29
Andres Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Modeste who gathers it comfortably.
20.09
Arturo José Mari threads a neat ball through to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan skips past Jón Kristinn Sigurjónsson! Malcolm Grimandi comes in with a late challenge on Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.12
Albert Roman hits a low pass to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joseph Mettomo.
36.44
Daniel Hofland receives the ball from a throw-in from Kieron Riggott. Daniel Hofland flicks a high pass forward to Joost van Beek who brings the ball under control. Joost van Beek threads a neat ball through to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Diego Modeste gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.02
Kieron Riggott sees Andres Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Gento threads the ball through to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.18
Albert Roman makes a simple pass to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.51
Daniel Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Roman. With a delightful solo run, Albert Roman stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Roman shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.06
With a delightful solo run, Albert Sanchez stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Sanchez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Wes Smith smothers it!
44.17
Joseph Mettomo comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Peiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Eibar have changed their lineup with Yurtcan Izzet replacing Noel Pearce. The Eibar players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off!
51.01
Albert Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Yurtcan Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yurtcan Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Hofland.
54.08
Joost van Beek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joost van Beek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.05
Eibar have made a substitution with Edouard Ferrere replacing Salomon Song .
61.06
Villarreal CF are in full control of this game.
63.23
Edouard Ferrere comes in with a late challenge on Arturo José Mari. The referee calls over Edouard Ferrere and shows him a yellow card! Arturo José Mari runs off the knock.
65.10
Jón Kristinn Sigurjónsson flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanchez collects the pass. Albert Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Capecchi. Emiliano Capecchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.34
Jón Kristinn Sigurjónsson receives the ball from a throw-in from Joseph Mettomo. Jón Kristinn Sigurjónsson chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Capecchi. Emiliano Capecchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Wes Smith.
70.42
Edouard Ferrere takes a quick corner, playing it short to Darius Keane. Darius Keane flicks the ball across the goal. Jason Clapham tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.57
Lee Midgley clumsily knocks into Emiliano Capecchi. The referee calls over Lee Midgley and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Emiliano Capecchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.34
Daniel Hofland chips the ball to his team mate, Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek makes a probing pass to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ryuu Okamoto.
77.29
Joseph Mettomo threads the ball through to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Emiliano Capecchi. Emiliano Capecchi makes a probing pass to Darius Keane but he's offside!
78.24
Albert Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Keane. Darius Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yoann Zaidan.
79.42
Joseph Mettomo hits a low pass to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Jason Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Clapham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Wes Smith manages to keep it out.
85.30
Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Gavin Bremner plays a one-two with Roberto Peiro and advances towards the goal... Gavin Bremner takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Eibar
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.3%

Scorers
Gavin Bremner 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Sanchez of Eibar

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

1.Diego Modeste (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Grimandi (DEF)
6
3.Jón Kristinn Sigurjónsson (DEF)
6
4.Joseph Mettomo (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Ryuu Okamoto (DEF)
6
6.Salomon Song (MID)
6
7.Albert Sanchez (MID)
7
8.Jason Clapham (ATT)
6
9.Darius Keane (ATT)
6
10.Emiliano Capecchi (ATT)
6
11.Noel Pearce (ATT)
6
 
12.Edouard Ferrere (MID)yellow card
5
13.Habib Fichaux (MID)
0
14.Yurtcan Izzet (ATT)
6