Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 17,860 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off the first half!
3.05
1-0Daniel Hofland decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Hofland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner plays a quick one-two with Yoann Zaidan and rushes in on goal... Gavin Bremner shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Leonardo Alvarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.13
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Andres Gento picks a pass forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.01
1-0Oscar Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero passes the ball forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wes Smith easily punches it away to safety.
21.57
Lee Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Andres Gento controls it well on his chest. Andres Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.43
1-0Daniel Hofland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan cuts inside the box! Luis Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Yoann Zaidan. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.09
1-0Oscar Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Gomez who takes it down. Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.33
Arturo José Mari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arturo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.43
Felipe Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.45
Daniel Hofland flicks a high ball forward to Joost van Beek who takes it down. Joost van Beek makes a beautiful solo run. Joost van Beek plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Bremner and advances towards the goal... Joost van Beek strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.46
Arturo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Zaidan collects the pass. Yoann Zaidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Leonardo Alvarez reads it well. Nice keeping!
42.10
Lee Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Gento. Andres Gento threads a neat ball through to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Ivan Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Villarreal CF kicking off!
51.03
Lee Midgley flicks a high ball forward to Andres Gento who takes it down. Andres Gento hits a low pass to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
54.07
1-0Oscar Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Yoann Zaidan. The referee warns Oscar Rodriguez to calm down! Yoann Zaidan runs off the knock.
55.26
Felipe Herrero sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez makes a convincing header. Wes Smith didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.10
Luis Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez makes a probing pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wes Smith with no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
60.18
Felipe Herrero surges forward with the ball. Felipe Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Wes Smith. Excellent save.
61.33
Albert Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
65.33
Joost van Beek chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.47
Daniel Hofland sees Andres Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Gento flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Peiro who takes it down. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
73.46
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez sees Pedro Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Hernandez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Wes Smith manages to gather it.
77.33
David Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Castillo controls it well on his chest. Rafael Castillo shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
79.34
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.47
Felipe Herrero threads a neat ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
83.39
Kieron Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost van Beek. Joost van Beek picks a pass forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Leonardo Alvarez!
84.17
Carlos Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro plays the ball forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Wes Smith had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
28.4%
39.5%
32.1%
Scorers
| Gavin Bremner 3, 65 | Rafael Castillo 57 Pedro Hernandez 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Bremner of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wes Smith (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kieron Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee Midgley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Hofland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Albert Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Gento (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joost van Beek (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arturo José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Peiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gavin Bremner (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Yoann Zaidan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregorio Martinez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Alvarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Hierro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivan Gomez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felipe Herrero (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Enrique Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Castillo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pedro Hernandez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Brand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Nieto (DEF) | 0 | |