Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 20,900 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Matjaz Zanchi brings the ball forward. Matjaz Zanchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.48
0-0Rafael Diez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vega controls it well on his chest. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Vega.
6.54
0-0Luis Flores catches Rafael Diez on the ankles. Luis Flores is shown the yellow card! Rafael Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.32
0-0With a delightful solo run, Rafael Diez stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Diez shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Eric Appiah.
16.41
Matjaz Zanchi kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
30.57
Rafael Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Eric Appiah reads it well. Good save!
34.57
1-0Jose Fortes Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus threads a neat ball through to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria cuts inside the box! Sergio Faria shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Gregorio Merino had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
40.33
Ricardo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Faria comfortably collects the pass. Sergio Faria plays a one-two with Duarte Dejesus and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sergio Faria provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.49
1-0Rafael Diez hacks Matjaz Zanchi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matjaz Zanchi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Matt Matteo darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Matteo plays the ball forward to Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Martinez.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high pass forward to Matjaz Zanchi who brings the ball under control. Matjaz Zanchi plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Dejesus and advances towards the goal... Matjaz Zanchi shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Gregorio Merino.
50.43
1-0Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Duarte Dejesus plays it to the far post. Alberto Bravo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Flores plays the ball forward to Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli flicks a high pass forward to Matjaz Zanchi who brings the ball under control. Matjaz Zanchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Merino who gathers it comfortably.
55.25
Matt Matteo knocks the ball forward to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Eric Appiah!
57.01
1-0Frederico Arias clumsily knocks into Matjaz Zanchi. The referee brings Frederico Arias to one side and gives him a warning! Matjaz Zanchi runs off the knock.
60.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Yohann Schouft plays the ball forward to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.31
1-0Matjaz Zanchi makes a probing pass to Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli makes a probing pass to Matjaz Zanchi but he's offside!
63.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Carmona plays the ball forward to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.29
Matjaz Zanchi flicks a high pass forward to Yohann Schouft who brings the ball under control. Yohann Schouft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.21
Matjaz Zanchi makes a beautiful solo run. Matjaz Zanchi whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.02
Gialuca Miccoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi lofts in a cross ball towards Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Gregorio Merino reads it well. Nice keeping!
81.02
Matjaz Zanchi kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gregorio Merino manages to keep it out.
85.02
Gialuca Miccoli decides to run forward with the ball. Gialuca Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
19.4%
49.3%
31.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matjaz Zanchi of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Appiah (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luis Flores (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Alberto Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gialuca Miccoli (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Matjaz Zanchi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sergio Faria (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Bart Evers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yohann Schouft (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Duarte Dejesus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fernando Reis (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Ramos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alpay Abdullah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Merino (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patricio Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Diez (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Erik Darwinkel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Rubio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Redondo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabrizio Fusco (MID) | 0 | |