Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 20,431 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
0.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
3.17
José Aragon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.53
Joseph-Desire Mbami clumsily knocks into Francesco Porro. Joseph-Desire Mbami is given a warning by the referee! Francesco Porro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.09
Gary Johnstone hits a low pass to Guillermo Garrido. With great vision, Guillermo Garrido plays the ball forward to Marcos Prieto who has made a great run into the box. Marcos Prieto side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gabriel Rubio.
10.33
Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Gil who brings the ball under control. Antonio Gil shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Giacomin comfortably smothers it!
14.15
Antonio Gil threads the ball through to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Guillermo Garrido through on goal. Guillermo Garrido cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Giacomin smothers it!
18.27
Manuele Zanon chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Héctor González Jiménez!
21.15
Antonio Gil sees Vincenzo Janes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Janes whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Alessandro Giacomin manages to keep it out.
22.15
José Aragon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Emilio Navarrete didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.51
Manuele Zanon makes a simple pass to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Velasco.
28.30
José Aragon flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Dias who takes it down. Enzo Gabriel Dias whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.48
Gary Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto advances inside the box! Marcos Prieto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.23
Rob Boutahar advances with the ball. Rob Boutahar takes it forward alone. Rob Boutahar plays a scrappy one-two with Enzo Gabriel Dias and stumbles forward towards the goal... Héctor González Jiménez catches Rob Boutahar on the ankles. Rob Boutahar appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.53
Gary Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Marcos Prieto provides some space. He shoots at goal. Alessandro Giacomin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
40.29
José Aragon takes a short throw-in bringing Manuele Zanon into play. Manuele Zanon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Francesco Porro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Emilio Navarrete keeps it out!
45.00
Antonio Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido sees Marcos Prieto just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Prieto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barcelona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Albert Caballero takes it forward alone. Albert Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido plays a scrappy one-two with Joseph-Desire Mbami and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillermo Garrido shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alessandro Giacomin gets down and covers it.
49.12
Vincenzo Janes darts forward. Vincenzo Janes shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Alessandro Giacomin.
57.21
Gabriel Rubio barges into Gary Johnstone. Gabriel Rubio is given a warning by the referee! Gary Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.02
Gary Johnstone hacks Enzo Gabriel Dias from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enzo Gabriel Dias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.05
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. José Aragon controls it well on his chest. José Aragon flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho collects the pass. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Caballero.
69.34
José Aragon flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.11
Vincenzo Janes breaks forward. Vincenzo Janes knocks the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami finds some space and shoots from distance. Joseph-Desire Mbami scores for Barcelona!!
75.10
Gary Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Alessandro Giacomin manages to keep it out.
77.32
José Aragon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.28
Manuele Zanon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Manuele Zanon through on goal. Manuele Zanon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.04
Giuseppe Damiani knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Emilio Navarrete didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
José Aragon sees Enzo Gabriel Dias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Velasco.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
22.5%
48.3%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Prieto of Barcelona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Giacomin (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rob Boutahar (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Samuele Anastasi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco Porro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Manuele Zanon (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | José Aragon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Damiani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guillermo Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Niccolo Kanu (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Röhlig (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vladimir Bilic (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emilio Navarrete (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Héctor González Jiménez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Johnstone (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Vincenzo Janes (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Marcos Prieto (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Joseph-Desire Mbami (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Guillermo Garrido (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jeroen Stam (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Hernandez (DEF) | 0 | |
















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