Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando MenendezF. Menendez63
G
1
G
63John HansenJ. Hansen
Eduardo MartinezE. Martinez70
D
2captain
D
68Tieme DreefT. Dreef
Robert SeamanR. Seaman68
D
3
D
68Ronnie MikeR. Mike
Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona65
D
4
D
63Andres MarinA. Marin
Oscar PrietoO. Prieto58
M
5
D
50Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido
Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez56
M
6
M
71Guillermo OrtegaG. Ortega
Patrice MateP. Mate51
M
captain7
M
70Paolo MazzoleniP. Mazzoleni
Edmundo RubioE. Rubio50
M
8
M
69Carlos GarciaC. Garcia
Fernando SanzF. Sanz70
A
9
A
70Patricio PrietoP. Prieto
Trevor AdamsT. Adams68
A
10
A
57Miguel FuentesM. Fuentes
Fernando FarinosF. Farinos56
A
11
A
55Tomas SousaT. Sousa
 
Rafael KikoR. Kiko63
G
12
M
67Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Claudio MarcelinoC. Marcelino59
G
13
M
63Pablo SaezP. Saez
Juan MorenoJ. Moreno59
D
14
M
58Fernando FernandezF. Fernandez

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel  Carrasco.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad kick off!
10.18
Ricardo Carmona barges into Patricio Prieto. The referee warns Ricardo Carmona to calm down! Patricio Prieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.05
Oscar Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Farinos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Farinos shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.39
Carlos Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! John Hansen had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
32.09
Carlos Vazquez makes a probing pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz rushes past Andres Marin! Fernando Sanz shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.52
Robert Seaman flicks a high pass forward to Patrice Mate who brings the ball under control. Patrice Mate runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patrice Mate lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. Ronnie Mike barges into Fernando Farinos. Penalty not given!!
38.31
Carlos Garcia knocks the ball forward to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.16
Carlos Garcia advances with the ball. Carlos Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Fernando Menendez is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Villarreal CF players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off!
48.32
Guillermo Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.01
With some swift thinking, Guillermo Ortega plays the ball forward to Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
59.48
Paolo Mazzoleni makes a probing pass to Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes heads the ball goalwards. Fernando Menendez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.43
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Oscar Prieto .Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Pablo Saez replacing Guillermo Ortega .
63.01
Robert Seaman clumsily knocks into Tomas Sousa. Robert Seaman is warned by the referee! Tomas Sousa runs off the knock.
65.03
Andres Marin knocks the ball forward to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.12
With a delightful solo run, Pablo Saez stretches the opposition's defence. Pablo Saez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Fuentes. Miguel Fuentes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Menendez with no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
73.38
Claudio Marcelino takes it forward alone. Claudio Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.46
Adolfo Garrido breaks forward. Adolfo Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Martinez.
77.50
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Juan Moreno replacing Fernando Sanz .Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Fernando Fernandez replacing Miguel Fuentes .
78.56
Ronnie Mike gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Fernando Fernandez passes the ball forward but Patricio Prieto is offside!
84.39
Pablo Saez clumsily knocks into Edmundo Rubio. The referee calls over Pablo Saez and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ronnie Mike hits a low pass to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes hits a low pass to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Prieto. Patricio Prieto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Real Sociedad
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%

Scorers
Trevor Adams 20
Fernando Sanz 32
Miguel Fuentes 38, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Fuentes of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Menendez (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Martinez (DEF)
6
3.Robert Seaman (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Prieto (MID)
6
6.Carlos Vazquez (MID)
8
7.Patrice Mate (MID)
7
8.Edmundo Rubio (MID)
6
9.Fernando Sanz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Trevor Adams (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fernando Farinos (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Kiko (GK)
6
13.Claudio Marcelino (GK)
6
14.Juan Moreno (DEF)
6

1.John Hansen (GK)
6
2.Tieme Dreef (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Mike (DEF)
6
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
6
5.Adolfo Garrido (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Ortega (MID)
6
7.Paolo Mazzoleni (MID)
6
8.Carlos Garcia (MID)
7
9.Patricio Prieto (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Fuentes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Tomas Sousa (ATT)
7
 
12.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
6
13.Pablo Saez (MID)
7
14.Fernando Fernandez (MID)
6