Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     Real OviedoReal Oviedo
Brendan DaoBrendan Dao Computer Player Computer Player
Alessandro GiacominA. Giacomin75
G
1captain
G
63Demetrio PetruzziD. Petruzzi
Daniel OsorioD. Osorio76
D
2
D
71Julian BravoJ. Bravo
Rob BoutaharR. Boutahar72
D
3
D
70Fernando PenaF. Pena
Samuele AnastasiS. Anastasi77
D
4
D
69Pedro VelascoP. Velasco
Francesco PorroF. Porro86
M
5
D
59Hugo FerrerH. Ferrer
José AragonJ. Aragon87
M
6
M
61Alejandro PeiroA. Peiro
Manuele ZanonM. Zanon86
M
7
M
60Harvey KanuH. Kanu
Colin AndertonC. Anderton90
M
captain8
M
58Nicola C. RivaltaN. Rivalta
Enzo Gabriel DiasE. Dias80
A
9
M
57Alejandro MendezA. Mendez
Arthur EbouéA. Eboué76
A
10
A
76Ernesto ReyE. Rey
Vladimir BilicV. Bilic79
A
11
A
73Daniel KikoD. Kiko
 
Ljubisa NappiL. Nappi72
D
12
A
67Marc KohlerM. Kohler
Benoit QuiévreuxB. Quiévreux81
M
13
A
65Alfredo SaezA. Saez
Eugenio PenaE. Pena82
A
14
A
64Federico CinettoF. Cinetto

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 19,256 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.


0.00
Real Oviedo kick off and get the first half underway!
2.55
Nicola C. Rivalta threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Rey. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Rey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Alessandro Giacomin is on top of it.
10.29
José Aragon surges forward with the ball. José Aragon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrio Petruzzi who gathers it comfortably.
12.48
Nicola C. Rivalta makes a probing pass to Ernesto Rey. Ernesto Rey skips past Samuele Anastasi! Some good footwork from Ernesto Rey provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
15.07
Samuele Anastasi kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.33
Francesco Porro decides to run forward with the ball. Francesco Porro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Demetrio Petruzzi manages to gather it.
24.17
Colin Anderton passes the ball forward to José Aragon. José Aragon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Velasco.
26.37
With vision, Colin Anderton laces a weighted ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.01
Samuele Anastasi passes the ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vladimir Bilic!
32.29
Manuele Zanon advances with the ball. Manuele Zanon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Velasco.
33.16
With a delightful solo run, Enzo Gabriel Dias stretches the opposition's defence. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrio Petruzzi who gathers it comfortably.
34.18
Alejandro Peiro surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Peiro shoots from distance. Alessandro Giacomin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
38.28
Alejandro Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Nicola C. Rivalta controls it well on his chest. Nicola C. Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Rey. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Rey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.17
Julian Bravo threads a neat ball through to Pedro Velasco. Pedro Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Rey who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Rey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Alessandro Giacomin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.49
Nicola C. Rivalta takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Arthur Eboué gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
42.54
Manuele Zanon threads a neat ball through to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro lofts in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Demetrio Petruzzi!
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. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
49.41
Manuele Zanon passes the ball forward to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Enzo Gabriel Dias scores for Villarreal CF!!
61.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Harvey Kanu plays the ball forward to Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.25
Hugo Ferrer hits a low pass to Harvey Kanu. Harvey Kanu makes a probing pass to Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Rey. Ernesto Rey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alessandro Giacomin manages to gather it.
65.37
With imagination, Francesco Porro plays the ball forward to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.41
Julian Bravo brings the ball forward. Julian Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Rey. Ernesto Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.49
Colin Anderton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué edges inside the box! Arthur Eboué shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.51
Enzo Gabriel Dias hits a low pass to Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Fernando Pena is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.50
Manuele Zanon chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro shoots from long range. Solid save from Demetrio Petruzzi.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Real Oviedo
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
20%
45%
35%

Scorers
Vladimir Bilic 28
Enzo Gabriel Dias 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Gabriel Dias of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings
1.Alessandro Giacomin (GK)
7
2.Daniel Osorio (DEF)
6
3.Rob Boutahar (DEF)
6
4.Samuele Anastasi (DEF)
6
5.Francesco Porro (MID)
7
6.José Aragon (MID)
6
7.Manuele Zanon (MID)
7
8.Colin Anderton (MID)
6
9.Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arthur Eboué (ATT)
7
11.Vladimir Bilic (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
0
13.Benoit Quiévreux (MID)
0
14.Eugenio Pena (ATT)
0

1.Demetrio Petruzzi (GK)
7
2.Julian Bravo (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Pena (DEF)
6
4.Pedro Velasco (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Ferrer (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Peiro (MID)
7
7.Harvey Kanu (MID)
6
8.Nicola C. Rivalta (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Mendez (MID)
6
10.Ernesto Rey (ATT)
7
11.Daniel Kiko (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Kohler (ATT)
0
13.Alfredo Saez (ATT)
0
14.Federico Cinetto (ATT)
0