Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Extremadura UD. 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 3-4-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off the first half!
2.24
1-0Rob Boutahar lofts the ball long. José Aragon lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.19
1-0Ljubisa Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani knocks the ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
10.48
1-0Pedro Gento hacks Eugenio Pena from behind! Pedro Gento is warned by the referee! Eugenio Pena runs off the knock.
16.33
1-0Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Gabriel Dias controls it well on his chest. Enzo Gabriel Dias finds some space and shoots from distance. Eric Kühn gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
20.15
Pedro Gento pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pedro Gento flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Semedo who brings the ball under control. Jorge Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.54
Eugenio Pena hacks Pedro Gento from behind! The referee calls over Eugenio Pena and warns him to calm down! Pedro Gento runs off the knock.
22.40
Pedro Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Vicente. Frederico Vicente makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Vicente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alessandro Giacomin manages to gather it comfortably.
26.48
Mohamed Khellafi chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Carcedo. Oscar Carcedo makes a probing pass between the defence to Jorge Semedo. Jorge Semedo rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.08
1-0Rob Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.05
Daniel Osorio makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Osorio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Eric Kühn manages to keep it out.
36.26
Ljubisa Nappi threads the ball through to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
44.55
Mohamed Khellafi sees space and advances. Mohamed Khellafi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Christopher Ocwirk replacing Mohamed Khellafi.
45.00
The second half starts with Extremadura UD kicking off!
47.50
Daniel Osorio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Gento.
51.03
Ljubisa Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Pena who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.15
2-0Stefan Wieczorek barges into Colin Anderton. Stefan Wieczorek is shown the yellow card! Colin Anderton stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.12
José Aragon flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Pena who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
60.37
Niels Dos Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Vicente. With great vision, Frederico Vicente plays the ball forward to Ulrich César. Ulrich César plays a one-two with J-David Zugna and advances towards the goal... Ulrich César strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
63.38
Rob Boutahar flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Osorio comfortably collects the pass. Daniel Osorio decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Osorio finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.14
3-0Christopher Ocwirk knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Semedo. Jorge Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christopher Ocwirk but the linesman indicates offside!
69.35
Manuele Zanon flicks the ball to his team mate, José Aragon. José Aragon whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
79.56
José Aragon sees Eugenio Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Eric Kühn is on top of it.
81.49
Christopher Ocwirk flicks a high pass forward to J-David Zugna who brings the ball under control. J-David Zugna knocks the ball forward to Jorge Semedo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.25
Rob Boutahar pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rob Boutahar knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
85.30
Pedro Gento pushes up the pitch. Pedro Gento flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Vicente controls it well on his chest. Frederico Vicente makes a great pass forward. Christopher Ocwirk runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
21.9%
42.5%
35.6%
Scorers
| Enzo Gabriel Dias 2, 57 Manuele Zanon 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Gabriel Dias of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Giacomin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Osorio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rob Boutahar (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ljubisa Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Anderton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | José Aragon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Manuele Zanon (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Giuseppe Damiani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Pena (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Guillermo Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samuele Anastasi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Benoit Quiévreux (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Eboué (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Kühn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albert Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niels Dos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Gento (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stefan Wieczorek (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Frederico Vicente (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mohamed Khellafi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | J-David Zugna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jorge Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ulrich César (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christopher Ocwirk (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Santoni (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Cano (MID) | 0 | |