Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 19,547 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off!
9.07
0-0Rigobert Song makes a probing pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.27
0-0Gialuca Miccoli threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Eric Ahrens picks it out of the air!
18.56
Kwame Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Faria collects the pass. Sergio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Eric Ahrens manages to keep it out.
22.42
0-0Jaime Castro passes the ball forward to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames makes a probing pass to Jakob Wesselmann but he's offside!
24.06
Kwame Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis makes a convincing header. Solid save from Eric Ahrens.
28.51
Rigobert Song hits a low pass to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eric Appiah didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.09
Orlando Langerak takes the throw-in. Teddy Roberts threads a neat ball through to Claude Ouédec. Claude Ouédec flicks a high pass forward to Rigobert Song who brings the ball under control. Rigobert Song knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.25
0-0Kwame Marbus barges into Rigobert Song. The referee calls over Kwame Marbus and shows him a yellow card! Rigobert Song carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.13
Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.59
0-0Kwame Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high pass forward to Bernardo Morfeo who brings the ball under control. Bernardo Morfeo lofts in a cross ball towards Bart Evers. Bart Evers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Claude Ouédec clears it off the line with his head!
40.40
1-0Gialuca Miccoli chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Jose Fortes Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Flores. Luis Flores threads the ball through to Bart Evers. Bart Evers advances inside the box! Bart Evers cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF get the second half underway!
47.14
1-0Villarreal CF are in full control of this game.
49.35
Fernando Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Bart Evers. Bart Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.14
1-0Gialuca Miccoli kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
57.01
Jaime Castro flicks a high ball forward to Gary Greig who takes it down. Gary Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.39
Alpay Abdullah threads the ball through to Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Morfeo who takes it down. Bernardo Morfeo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Roberts.
61.55
Villarreal CF are in full control of this game.
65.51
Jaime Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
69.34
Alpay Abdullah sees Edmundo Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Evers. Bart Evers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Roberts.
71.54
1-0Fernando Reis barges into Jaime Castro. Fernando Reis is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Castro runs off the knock.
75.28
Kwame Marbus flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Martinez who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Martinez makes a probing pass to Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
78.04
1-0Edmundo Diaz catches Orlando Langerak on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Orlando Langerak stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.04
Luis Flores comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Castro. The referee brings Luis Flores to one side and gives him a warning! Jaime Castro runs off the knock.
81.01
Jaime Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Wise but the linesman indicates offside!
83.19
Orlando Langerak knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song shoots from 20 yards but somehow Eric Appiah manages to keep it out.
85.14
Teddy Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Galadames laces a through ball forward to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song runs straight at the defence! Rigobert Song makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Eric Appiah.
89.32
Luis Flores barges into Jaime Castro. Luis Flores is shown the yellow card! Jaime Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Fernando Reis threads a neat ball through to Bart Evers. Bart Evers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gialuca Miccoli of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Appiah (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Flores (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kwame Marbus (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Alpay Abdullah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Reis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gialuca Miccoli (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Edmundo Diaz (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Bernardo Morfeo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Bart Evers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matjaz Zanchi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Ramos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yohann Schouft (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alfred Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Orlando Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rigobert Song (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivan Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaime Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Wesselmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Palumbo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Mendez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Verges (DEF) | 0 | |