Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     NumanciaNumancia
Brendan DaoBrendan Dao Computer Player Computer Player
Alessandro GiacominA. Giacomin75
G
1
G
66Kevin McallisterK. Mcallister
Samuele AnastasiS. Anastasi77
D
2
D
74Manuel SousaM. Sousa
Gabriel RubioG. Rubio72
D
3
D
74Fernando CamachoF. Camacho
Ljubisa NappiL. Nappi72
D
4
D
71Vicente GallardoV. Gallardo
Francesco PorroF. Porro86
M
5
D
66Simon WelterS. Welter
Manuele ZanonM. Zanon86
M
6
M
77Enrique NietoE. Nieto
Colin AndertonC. Anderton90
M
7
M
74Pablo GarridoP. Garrido
Giuseppe DamianiG. Damiani91
M
captain8
M
71David MangoneD. Mangone
Eugenio PenaE. Pena82
A
9
A
74Arnauld MauriceA. Maurice
Arthur EbouéA. Eboué76
A
10
A
73Linus WendelL. Wendel
Guillermo CamachoG. Camacho90
A
11captain
A
72Hannes SeibertH. Seibert
 
Rob BoutaharR. Boutahar72
D
12
M
64Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona
Benoit QuiévreuxB. Quiévreux81
M
13
M
61Marco MéïtéM. Méïté
Vladimir BilicV. Bilic79
A
14
D
60Sebastian RomanS. Roman

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Numancia. 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 Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.


0.00
Villarreal CF get the match underway!
9.43
Ljubisa Nappi hacks Arnauld Maurice from behind! The referee calls over Ljubisa Nappi and shows him a yellow card! Arnauld Maurice hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.19
Giuseppe Damiani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.03
Giuseppe Damiani threads the ball through to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
18.55
Manuel Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Nieto controls it well on his chest. Enrique Nieto threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Rubio.
20.04
Enrique Nieto sees David Mangone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mangone plays a quick one-two with Linus Wendel and rushes in on goal... David Mangone tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.27
With great vision, Manuele Zanon plays the ball forward to Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. With a superhuman jump, Eugenio Pena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Kevin Mcallister reads it well. Good keeping!
32.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Eboué laces a through ball forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
36.09
Ljubisa Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Zanon collects the pass. Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward to Giuseppe Damiani who brings the ball under control. Giuseppe Damiani knocks the ball forward to Arthur Eboué but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.08
Samuele Anastasi flicks a high pass forward to Colin Anderton who brings the ball under control. Colin Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Pena collects the pass. Eugenio Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Manuele Zanon makes a simple pass to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Kevin Mcallister manages to gather it effortlessly.
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. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia get the second half underway!
47.58
Simon Welter clumsily knocks into Arthur Eboué. Simon Welter is warned by the referee! Arthur Eboué stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.16
Samuele Anastasi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Samuele Anastasi flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Eboué collects the pass. Arthur Eboué lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Kevin Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
49.13
Ljubisa Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani threads a neat ball through to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon hits a low pass to Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Mcallister.
50.38
Colin Anderton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Samuele Anastasi takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.44
Enrique Nieto passes the ball forward to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice deftly passes the ball to Enrique Nieto, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Enrique Nieto provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Enrique Nieto!
59.00
Francesco Porro passes the ball forward to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Anderton. Colin Anderton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.58
David Mangone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Hannes Seibert through on goal. Hannes Seibert comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alessandro Giacomin with no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
66.09
Ljubisa Nappi threads a neat ball through to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.36
Colin Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. With a superhuman jump, Eugenio Pena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
73.01
With vision, Giuseppe Damiani laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Anderton. Colin Anderton makes a probing pass to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
75.48
Arnauld Maurice flicks a high pass forward. Linus Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Wendel shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.45
Numancia have made a substitution with Marco Méïté replacing Enrique Nieto .
83.43
Gabriel Rubio threads a neat ball through to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro makes a beautiful solo run. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Eboué. Arthur Eboué makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Fernando Camacho blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
89.33
Marco Méïté flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Maurice controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Maurice advances inside the box! Arnauld Maurice takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Numancia
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
22.5%
42.5%
35%

Scorers
Eugenio Pena 12
David Mangone 20
Enrique Nieto 55
Hannes Seibert 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Mangone of Numancia

Match Ratings