Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Atlético Osasuna. A crowd of 9,438 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Atlético Osasuna are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos José Mari.


0.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF kick off!
3.58
Patrice Mate flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Farinos who brings the ball under control. Fernando Farinos tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Daniel Fuentes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.20
Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Edmundo Rubio plays it to the near post. Daniel Fuentes scoops up the ball.
8.13
Pedro Vega plays the ball forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.09
Armin Völler knocks the ball forward to Samir Zimmermann. Samir Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Francisco Farinos scores for Atlético Osasuna!!
16.20
Eduardo Martinez threads a neat ball through to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez makes a simple pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
18.09
Jose Javier Gento barges into Patrice Mate. Jose Javier Gento is shown the yellow card! Patrice Mate runs off the knock.
20.32
Carlos Vazquez takes it forward alone. Carlos Vazquez shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
24.24
Leonardo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Pedro Vega. Pedro Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Romero. Some silky footwork from Juan-Carlos Romero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
26.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.30
Leonardo Ramos passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Gento. Jose Javier Gento flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Romero collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Romero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.26
Armin Völler sees Jose Javier Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Gento flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marcelino collects the pass. Jose Marcelino tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.00
Oscar Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.38
Oscar Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Graham Howey. Oscar Prieto is warned by the referee! Graham Howey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.03
Matt McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Vega. With a delightful solo run, Pedro Vega stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Vega edges inside the box! Pedro Vega side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Ricardo Carmona is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
39.53
Pedro Vega flicks a high pass forward to Jose Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Jose Marcelino shoots from 25 yards but Fernando Menendez is on top of it.
42.13
Samir Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Vazquez. Samir Zimmermann is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Vazquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.30
Eduardo Martinez clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Romero. Eduardo Martinez is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Romero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Rafael Kiko replacing Ricardo Carmona. Atlético Osasuna appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Atlético Osasuna kicking off!
51.20
Graham Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.24
Patrice Mate flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Adams who brings the ball under control. Trevor Adams whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Farinos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
55.37
Eduardo Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Sanz collects the pass. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
60.54
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Oscar Prieto .
63.21
Pedro Vega makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Menendez smothers it!
67.29
Samir Zimmermann knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fernando Menendez manages to gather it comfortably.
69.29
Jose Javier Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.10
Eduardo Martinez threads the ball through to Patrice Mate. Patrice Mate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz plays a quick one-two with Fernando Farinos and rushes in on goal... Fernando Sanz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.48
Robert Seaman knocks the ball forward to Patrice Mate. Seeing a gap ahead, Patrice Mate plays the ball forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.29
Matt McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Howey. Graham Howey flicks a high pass forward to Jose Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Jose Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.10
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Juan Moreno replacing Fernando Sanz .
78.12
Juan-Carlos Romero catches Robert Seaman on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Romero and warns him to calm down! Robert Seaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Leonardo Ramos runs forward with the ball. Leonardo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.47
Carlos Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Moreno. Juan Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Graham Howey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Howey shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
29.4%
43.5%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Romero of Atlético Osasuna

Match Ratings