Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Eric AppiahE. Appiah79
G
1
G
79Kouta NakataK. Nakata
Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah79
D
2
D
70Victor MenendezV. Menendez
Alberto VegaA. Vega73
D
3
D
72Alberto FowlerA. Fowler
Kwame MarbusK. Marbus72
D
4
D
75Oscar Jr. BortoluzziO. Bortoluzzi
Jakob PrantlJ. Prantl72
D
5
D
72Alfredo FerrerA. Ferrer
Fernando ReisF. Reis76
M
6
M
76Hamed Modibo Dja EttienH. Dja Ettien
Tiago RamosT. Ramos76
M
captain7
M
75Mark NyarkoM. Nyarko
Duarte DejesusD. Dejesus83
A
8
M
86Fernando CamposF. Campos
Yohann SchouftY. Schouft75
A
9
A
76Albert PascualA. Pascual
Sergio FariaS. Faria73
A
10captain
A
72Jason JoachimJ. Joachim
Edmundo DiazE. Diaz72
A
11
A
71Nuno MartinsN. Martins
 
Matjaz ZanchiM. Zanchi75
M
12
D
74Abel BarrosA. Barros
Gialuca MiccoliG. Miccoli71
M
13
M
75Pablo CabreraP. Cabrera
Jose Fortes MartinezJ. Martinez71
D
14
A
77Morgan JenkinsM. Jenkins

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
2.05
Alberto Vega hits a low pass to Kwame Marbus. Kwame Marbus flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Faria who takes it down. Sergio Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.48
Alberto Vega threads a neat ball through to Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus advances with the ball. Duarte Dejesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Ferrer.
4.45
Alberto Vega sees space and advances. Alberto Vega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.38
Victor Menendez pushes up the pitch. Victor Menendez makes a simple pass to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.17
Victor Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim cuts inside the box! Jason Joachim takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Appiah!
14.57
Tiago Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Reis who brings the ball under control. Fernando Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yohann Schouft!
18.16
Alberto Fowler threads a neat ball through to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. With great vision, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien plays the ball forward to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim edges inside the box! Jason Joachim comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
20.56
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.12
Victor Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Campos who brings the ball under control. Fernando Campos passes the ball forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jakob Prantl. Excellent block.
27.31
Alpay Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.48
Jason Joachim comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Vega. Jason Joachim is shown the yellow card! Alberto Vega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.23
With some swift thinking, Fernando Campos plays the ball forward to Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
38.21
Kwame Marbus makes a strong solo run forward. Kwame Marbus knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Kouta Nakata reads it well. Fabulous stop!
40.42
Fernando Reis plays the ball forward to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Mark Nyarko passes the ball forward to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
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. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF kick off!
49.44
Tiago Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Kouta Nakata has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.47
Fernando Campos makes a probing pass to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien whips in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Kwame Marbus blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.58
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien plays the ball forward to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.51
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Menendez. Victor Menendez passes the ball forward to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jason Joachim scores for Atlético de Madrid!!
63.03
Alberto Fowler threads a neat ball through to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.10
Jakob Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
67.09
Yohann Schouft barges into Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi. The referee calls over Yohann Schouft and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.43
Mark Nyarko plays the ball forward to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Jakob Prantl!
72.22
Tiago Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.36
Villarreal CF have made 3 substitutions with Jose Fortes Martinez replacing Yohann Schouft, Matjaz Zanchi replacing Sergio Faria and Gialuca Miccoli replacing Duarte Dejesus .
81.05
Tiago Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Matjaz Zanchi controls it well on his chest. Matjaz Zanchi knocks in a cross ball towards Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Atlético de Madrid
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
31.6%
40.8%
27.6%

Scorers
Yohann Schouft 15
Edmundo Diaz 49
Jason Joachim 8, 61
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien 21
Albert Pascual 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Joachim of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Eric Appiah (GK)
6
2.Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Vega (DEF)
7
4.Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
5.Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Reis (MID)
7
7.Tiago Ramos (MID)
7
8.Duarte Dejesus (ATT)
6
9.Yohann Schouft (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Sergio Faria (ATT)
6
11.Edmundo Diaz (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Matjaz Zanchi (MID)
6
13.Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
6
14.Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
6

1.Kouta Nakata (GK)
7
2.Victor Menendez (DEF)
7
3.Alberto Fowler (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Ferrer (DEF)
6
6.Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien (MID)goal scored
9
7.Mark Nyarko (MID)
6
8.Fernando Campos (MID)
8
9.Albert Pascual (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jason Joachim (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Nuno Martins (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Barros (DEF)
0
13.Pablo Cabrera (MID)
0
14.Morgan Jenkins (ATT)
0