Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 18,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the match underway!
4.04
1-0Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Dejesus who brings the ball under control. Duarte Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.18
Yohann Schouft 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 Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.45
Alberto Vega flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Dejesus controls it well on his chest. Duarte Dejesus sees Edmundo Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Daniel José Mari had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
15.39
3-0Brian Gilchrist barges into Tiago Ramos. The referee brings Brian Gilchrist to one side and gives him a warning! Tiago Ramos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.02
3-0Rafael Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Rey controls it well on his chest. Patricio Rey plays a quick one-two with Don Hendry and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Patricio Rey provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.10
Samuel Sousa makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Pastor comfortably collects the pass. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.52
Alpay Abdullah knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos makes a simple pass to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis plays a one-two with Duarte Dejesus and advances towards the goal... Fernando Reis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.42
Tiago Ramos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tiago Ramos shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
32.46
Alpay Abdullah threads the ball through to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis makes a simple pass to Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz advances inside the box! Edmundo Diaz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.34
With some swift thinking, Fernando Reis plays the ball forward to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
4-0Patricio Rey clumsily knocks into Sergio Faria. The referee calls over Patricio Rey and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off and get the second half underway!
49.57
4-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.08
4-0Fernando Reis plays the ball forward to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Daniel José Mari. Excellent save.
54.43
Tiago Ramos threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Daniel José Mari.
55.41
4-0Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Edmundo Diaz plays it to the far post. Some silky footwork from Alberto Vega provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.01
4-0Edgar Varela threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Arribagé. Abdelmalek Arribagé lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Varela. Alberto Vega comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Varela. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.13
Without breaking stride, Tiago Ramos plays the ball forward to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Yohann Schouft provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
63.43
Patricio Rey hits a low pass to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.12
Rafael Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.34
4-0Jakob Prantl catches Jose Javier Pastor on the ankles. The referee brings Jakob Prantl to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.59
4-0Rafael Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Prantl.
79.08
Omer Carlton makes a simple pass to Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Eric Appiah manages to gather it easily.
83.14
Brian Gilchrist sees a break and surges forward. Brian Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez plays a quick one-two with Edgar Varela and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rafael Ibanez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Eric Appiah easily gets down and covers it.
84.02
Tiago Ramos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tiago Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Reis and advances towards the goal... Tiago Ramos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Villarreal CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.05
Tiago Ramos hits a low pass to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%
Scorers
| Yohann Schouft 4 Fernando Reis 9, 21 Sergio Faria 12 Edmundo Diaz 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Reis of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Appiah (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alpay Abdullah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kwame Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jakob Prantl (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Fernando Reis (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Tiago Ramos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duarte Dejesus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yohann Schouft (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sergio Faria (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Edmundo Diaz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Matjaz Zanchi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gialuca Miccoli (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel José Mari (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Omer Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patricio Rey (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Jose Javier Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Maclean (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Munoz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Calvo (GK) | 0 | |