Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
3.42
0-0Viktor Meiser catches José Aragon on the ankles. The referee calls over Viktor Meiser and shows him a yellow card! José Aragon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.58
0-0Colin Anderton chips the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
14.59
0-0Daniel Osorio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Osorio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena but the linesman indicates offside!
15.44
Regi Olfers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa surges forward with the ball. Jurek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
22.44
Jurek Rzasa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Bento. Sergio Bento knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alessandro Giacomin picks it out of the air!
26.26
Marino Graaven plays the ball forward to Viktor Meiser. Viktor Meiser takes it forward alone. Viktor Meiser whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa connects with a diving header but is denied by Alessandro Giacomin. Excellent save.
38.23
0-0Samuele Anastasi threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Pena who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Viktor Meiser.
39.16
0-0Marcos Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Chris Wright. Chris Wright whips in a cross ball towards Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Colin Anderton!
42.09
Marino Graaven flicks a high pass forward to Jurek Rzasa who brings the ball under control. Jurek Rzasa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez shoots from outside the area. Alessandro Giacomin gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF kick off!
47.45
José Aragon hits a low pass to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.35
Regi Olfers knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Bento. Sergio Bento threads a neat ball through to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Giuseppe Damiani clears it off the line with his head!
55.09
0-0Samuele Anastasi hits it upfield. Giuseppe Damiani lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Marino Graaven barges into Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho appeals for a penalty! Given!!
55.09
0-0The referee points to the spot..
56.15
1-0Enzo Gabriel Dias takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the bottom right corner. Goal!
57.25
1-0Without breaking stride, Regi Olfers plays the ball forward to Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Bento collects the pass. Sergio Bento whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
59.04
Samuele Anastasi flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Osorio collects the pass. Daniel Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niche Beltran who gathers it comfortably.
63.12
Daniel Osorio flicks a high pass forward. Colin Anderton collects the pass. Colin Anderton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.48
1-0Viktor Meiser barges into Guillermo Camacho. The referee calls over Viktor Meiser and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.56
Without breaking stride, Guillermo Camacho plays the ball forward to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena finds some space and shoots from distance but Niche Beltran reads it well. He makes it look easy!
69.28
Viktor Meiser hacks José Aragon from behind! The referee brings Viktor Meiser to one side and gives him another warning! José Aragon stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.08
Samuele Anastasi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon sees Eugenio Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Niche Beltran!
72.59
Sergio Bento flicks a high ball forward to Jurek Rzasa who takes it down. Jurek Rzasa skips past Samuele Anastasi! Some awkward footwork from Jurek Rzasa provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alessandro Giacomin manages to gather it.
73.08
With great vision, Viktor Meiser plays the ball forward to Regi Olfers. Regi Olfers takes it forward alone. Regi Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alessandro Giacomin effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.27
José Aragon kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.42
Colin Anderton threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Niche Beltran.
82.25
José Aragon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Manuele Zanon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Niche Beltran manages to keep it out.
83.48
Rob Boutahar makes a probing pass to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Gabriel Dias. Enzo Gabriel Dias makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Niche Beltran. Excellent save.
85.22
Manuele Zanon clumsily knocks into Jurek Rzasa. Manuele Zanon is warned by the referee! Jurek Rzasa runs off the knock.
87.36
Viktor Meiser passes the ball forward to Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jurek Rzasa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Chris Wright flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Torres collects the pass. Nicolas Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
28%
40.2%
31.7%
Scorers
| Enzo Gabriel Dias 56 (p) Giuseppe Damiani 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Damiani of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Giacomin (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Samuele Anastasi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Daniel Osorio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rob Boutahar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Anderton (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Manuele Zanon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | José Aragon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Damiani (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Eugenio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guillermo Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Benoit Quiévreux (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vladimir Bilic (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Eboué (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niche Beltran (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marino Graaven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Viktor Meiser (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Regi Olfers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marcos Hernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jurek Rzasa (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Chris Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Josimar Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Cortes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Montero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Aguilar (ATT) | 0 | |