Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 18,356 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
3.12
0-0Francesco Porro knocks the ball forward to Fabricio Rattin. Fabricio Rattin plays a quick one-two with Giovanni M. Buriani and rushes in on goal... Fabricio Rattin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Mcallister effortlessly smothers it!
4.26
0-0Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward to Francesco Porro who brings the ball under control. Francesco Porro whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fernando Camacho steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
8.58
0-0Tiago Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
9.46
0-0Eugenio Torres barges into Fabricio Rattin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabricio Rattin stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.21
Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Fabricio Rattin collects the pass. Fabricio Rattin shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.25
0-0Francesco Porro flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni M. Buriani who brings the ball under control. Giovanni M. Buriani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Moreno.
14.44
Manuele Zanon makes a simple pass to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho heads the ball goalwards. Kevin Mcallister manages to gather it.
16.10
Giuseppe Damiani plays the ball forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.43
Manuele Zanon kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Kevin Mcallister manages to gather it.
20.11
David Mangone flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Martins collects the pass. Tiago Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.54
Rob Boutahar threads a neat ball through to Giovanni M. Buriani. With great vision, Giovanni M. Buriani plays the ball forward to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Roman.
24.57
1-0David Mangone surges forward with the ball. David Mangone whips in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Watson!
30.39
Ljubisa Nappi knocks the ball forward to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon passes the ball forward to Fabricio Rattin. Fabricio Rattin knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.18
1-1Eugenio Torres barges into Guillermo Camacho. Eugenio Torres is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
Giovanni M. Buriani hits a low pass to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani makes a beautiful solo run. Giuseppe Damiani knocks in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
38.42
Showing composure, Eugenio Torres laces a through ball forward to Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.31
Tiago Martins picks a pass forward to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Giovanni M. Buriani flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Camacho who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Martins.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Numancia start the second half!
47.03
Albert Moreno comes in with a late challenge on Francesco Porro. Albert Moreno is shown the yellow card! Francesco Porro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.25
Tiago Martins flicks a high pass forward to David Watson who brings the ball under control. David Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Alessandro Giacomin had no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
51.19
Giuseppe Damiani threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
54.39
Sebastian Roman runs forward with the ball. Sebastian Roman flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Hidalgo who takes it down. Felipe Hidalgo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
57.47
2-1Tiago Martins makes an attacking run forward. Tiago Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Hidalgo. Gabriel Rubio clumsily knocks into Felipe Hidalgo. Penalty for Numancia!!
57.47
2-1The referee points to the spot..
58.46
Nils Kuzorra slowly runs up. Alessandro Giacomin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.35
Sebastian Roman hits a low pass to David Mangone. David Mangone picks a pass forward to David Watson. David Watson plays a quick one-two with Nils Kuzorra and rushes in on goal... David Watson tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.46
With great vision, Manuele Zanon plays the ball forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.41
Fabricio Rattin catches Sebastian Roman on the ankles. The referee brings Fabricio Rattin to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Roman stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.16
Ljubisa Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Buriani collects the pass. Giovanni M. Buriani knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.11
With great vision, Gabriel Rubio plays the ball forward to Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani threads a neat ball through to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
81.45
Giovanni M. Buriani passes the ball forward to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani shoots from distance. Kevin Mcallister easily gets down and covers it.
85.46
Ljubisa Nappi knocks the ball forward to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Vladimir Bilic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vladimir Bilic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
38.5%
41%
20.5%
Scorers
| David Watson 25, 59 Felipe Hidalgo 48 Nils Kuzorra 58 (p) | Guillermo Camacho 30, 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Watson of Numancia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Mcallister (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Torres (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Sebastian Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Moreno (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | David Mangone (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tiago Martins (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Watson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Felipe Hidalgo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Frederico Martinez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nils Kuzorra (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Alejandro Hierro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Carmona (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Giacomin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rob Boutahar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ljubisa Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco Porro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giovanni M. Buriani (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Manuele Zanon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Damiani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabricio Rattin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vladimir Bilic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guillermo Camacho (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pedro Caminero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Röhlig (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT) | 0 | |