Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,969 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off and get the first half underway!
3.15
0-1Sebastien Van De Paar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro goes all the way! Luis Hierro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gabriel Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.01
0-1Fernando Teixeira sees space and advances. Fernando Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.39
0-1Mohammed Aliyu barges into Martin Cortes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Cortes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.55
0-1Jean-Claude Tresor hacks Luis Pastor from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.24
Jean-Claude Tresor knocks the ball forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs goes all the way! Andy Jacobs rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gabriel Suarez had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
20.53
0-2Marco Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Romero P. Castillo manages to gather it comfortably.
21.16
0-2Adolfo Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.46
Adolfo Prieto chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Cortes. Martin Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.52
Fernando Teixeira makes a probing pass to Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs threads the ball through to Luis Hierro but he's offside!
39.52
Hauke Rummenigge threads the ball through to Martin Cortes. Martin Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs goes all the way! Andy Jacobs shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gabriel Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.18
Stephan Strasser plays a long ball forward. Anastasios Tselios passes the ball forward but Nico Sforza is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the second half underway!
47.55
0-4Rocco R. Nodari knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Aliyu. Mohammed Aliyu kicks a strong pass forward to Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Rummenigge.
48.10
Sebastien Van De Paar makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastien Van De Paar goes all the way! Sebastien Van De Paar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gabriel Suarez!
49.35
Marco Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.40
Marco Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.47
Jean-Claude Tresor makes a simple pass to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis goes all the way! Geert Nilis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.11
Urvin Van Halst threads the ball through to Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.01
Sebastien Van De Paar hacks Luis Pastor from behind! Sebastien Van De Paar is shown the yellow card! Luis Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.49
Sebastien Van De Paar knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.34
Rocco R. Nodari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Nieto. Marco Nieto makes a simple pass to Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios goes all the way! Anastasios Tselios shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.18
1-4Jean-Claude Tresor catches Marco Nieto on the ankles. Jean-Claude Tresor is given a warning by the referee! Marco Nieto runs off the knock.
79.48
Hauke Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar passes the ball forward to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.25
Luis Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
84.22
Sebastien Van De Paar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro goes all the way! Luis Hierro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.30
Marco Nieto makes a simple pass to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza shoots from 25 yards but somehow Romero P. Castillo manages to keep it out.
90.00
Sebastien Van De Paar kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.2%
45.9%
25.9%
Scorers
| Anastasios Tselios 71 | Luis Hierro 3, 24, 84 Andy Jacobs 14, 40, 90 |