Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     LleidaLleida
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando MenendezF. Menendez63
G
1
G
54Richard GoughR. Gough
Eduardo MartinezE. Martinez70
D
2
D
72Elena OrtizE. Ortiz
Robert SeamanR. Seaman68
D
3
D
63Angelo GiannicheddaA. Giannichedda
Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona65
D
4
D
57Julian HässlerJ. Hässler
Oscar PrietoO. Prieto58
M
5
D
52Alberto CastroA. Castro
Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez56
M
6
M
65Elena RomanE. Roman
Patrice MateP. Mate51
M
captain7captain
M
64Roberto MarinR. Marin
Edmundo RubioE. Rubio50
M
8
M
62Adam ShearerA. Shearer
Fernando SanzF. Sanz70
A
9
M
57Darren EtheringtonD. Etherington
Trevor AdamsT. Adams68
A
10
A
69Pedro KossingouP. Kossingou
Fernando FarinosF. Farinos56
A
11
A
66Edmundo ButraguenoE. Butragueno
 
Rafael KikoR. Kiko63
G
12
A
62Nicolas SantosN. Santos
Claudio MarcelinoC. Marcelino59
G
13
A
59Arturo ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Juan MorenoJ. Moreno59
D
14
M
54Adolfo RodriguezA. Rodriguez

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Lleida. A crowd of 9,528 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lleida appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan  Duran.


0.00
Lleida start the match!
4.04
Darren Etherington threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.36
Roberto Marin clumsily knocks into Patrice Mate. The referee calls over Roberto Marin and shows him a yellow card! Patrice Mate stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.46
Julian Hässler plays the ball forward to Elena Roman. Seeing a gap ahead, Elena Roman plays the ball forward to Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Fernando Menendez manages to keep it out.
14.25
Adam Shearer makes a probing pass to Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
15.01
Elena Roman clumsily knocks into Patrice Mate. The referee brings Elena Roman to one side and gives him a warning! Patrice Mate runs off the knock.
21.45
Roberto Marin makes a probing pass to Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Seaman.
24.40
Darren Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.24
Patrice Mate picks a pass forward to Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
27.57
Elena Roman flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Kossingou collects the pass. Pedro Kossingou whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.28
Roberto Marin flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Butragueno tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.53
Robert Seaman sees space and advances. Robert Seaman sees space and advances. Robert Seaman cuts inside the box! Robert Seaman takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.21
Roberto Marin makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno powers a header at goal but Fernando Menendez reads it well. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Eduardo Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Martinez makes a probing pass to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams edges inside the box! Trevor Adams makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Richard Gough. Excellent save.
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. Lleida appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Villarreal CF start the second half!
53.58
Alberto Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Shearer. Adam Shearer flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Butragueno who takes it down. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Rafael Kiko blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
54.21
Patrice Mate makes a simple pass to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Farinos and advances towards the goal... Trevor Adams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.52
Eduardo Martinez passes the ball forward to Patrice Mate. Patrice Mate chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams plays a one-two with Fernando Farinos and advances towards the goal... Trevor Adams tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Elena Ortiz.
59.51
Rafael Kiko surges forward with the ball. Rafael Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Sanz controls it well on his chest. Fernando Sanz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Richard Gough manages to gather it.
60.25
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Oscar Prieto .
61.29
Robert Seaman passes the ball forward to Edmundo Rubio. Edmundo Rubio hits a low pass to Fernando Sanz. Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Sanz plays the ball forward to Fernando Farinos who has made a great run into the box. Fernando Farinos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Richard Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
65.55
Carlos Vazquez barges into Adam Shearer. Carlos Vazquez is given a warning by the referee! Adam Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.12
Angelo Giannichedda kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Roman. Elena Roman flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Butragueno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Fernando Menendez reads it well. Great save!
75.33
Roberto Marin makes a simple pass to Pedro Kossingou. Pedro Kossingou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
77.53
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Juan Moreno replacing Fernando Sanz .Lleida have made a substitution with Nicolas Santos replacing Elena Ortiz .
83.27
Rafael Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez hits a low pass to Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.40
Darren Etherington kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
85.37
Roberto Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Angelo Giannichedda decides to run forward with the ball. Angelo Giannichedda passes the ball forward to Edmundo Butragueno. Edmundo Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Seaman.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Lleida
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
33.3%
42%
24.7%

Scorers
Robert Seaman 39
Edmundo Butragueno 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Seaman of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings