Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arturo AndresA. Andres77
G
1
G
68Wes SmithW. Smith
Elena SaezE. Saez76
D
2
D
71Kieron RiggottK. Riggott
Daniel HierroD. Hierro61
D
3
D
69Lee MidgleyL. Midgley
Alfredo CamineroA. Caminero54
D
4
D
69Daniel HoflandD. Hofland
Vincenzo SchellV. Schell54
D
5
M
67Albert RomanA. Roman
Frederico MonteroF. Montero70
M
captain6
M
65Andres GentoA. Gento
Bill SherwoodB. Sherwood68
M
7
M
63Joost van BeekJ. van Beek
Darl FrijtersD. Frijters65
A
8
M
47Arturo José MariA. José Mari
Nelson MentinkN. Mentink62
A
9captain
A
70Roberto PeiroR. Peiro
Eduardo MoralesE. Morales49
A
10
A
66Gavin BremnerG. Bremner
Eduardo CaballeroE. Caballero47
A
11
A
62Yoann ZaidanY. Zaidan
 
Felipe VegaF. Vega75
G
12
G
68Ricardo AguilarR. Aguilar
Patricio VidalP. Vidal68
M
13
D
61Gregorio MartinezG. Martinez
Alberto ZamoraA. Zamora58
M
14
A
60Julian KikoJ. Kiko

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 19,390 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.


0.00
Villarreal CF get the match underway!
3.29
Joost van Beek flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
8.32
Bill Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters skips past Daniel Hofland! Darl Frijters tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.52
Alfredo Caminero sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Caminero makes a probing pass to Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Mentink. With a superhuman jump, Nelson Mentink connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
12.36
Andres Gento advances with the ball. Andres Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan heads the ball goalwards. Arturo Andres manages to gather it.
16.38
Bill Sherwood chips the ball to his team mate, Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
20.47
Lee Midgley threads the ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari makes a probing pass to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Schell.
22.52
Bill Sherwood comes in with a late challenge on Andres Gento. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Gento runs off the knock.
26.52
Bill Sherwood plays the ball forward to Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.24
Andres Gento flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Caminero.
34.22
Frederico Montero catches Arturo José Mari on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Montero and shows him a yellow card! Arturo José Mari runs off the knock.
34.22
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.27
Showing composure, Bill Sherwood picks a pass forward to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Arturo José Mari stretches the opposition's defence. Arturo José Mari shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Villarreal CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves start the second half!
51.59
Joost van Beek brings the ball forward. Joost van Beek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.31
Kieron Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Albert Roman collects the pass. Albert Roman threads a neat ball through to Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Hierro.
57.15
Joost van Beek chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.42
Bill Sherwood sees Eduardo Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Midgley.
65.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.24
Joost van Beek flicks a high pass forward to Yoann Zaidan who brings the ball under control. Yoann Zaidan whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
67.04
Frederico Montero catches Albert Roman on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Montero and warns him to calm down! Albert Roman runs off the knock.
69.17
Bill Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.51
Yoann Zaidan hacks Elena Saez from behind! The referee calls over Yoann Zaidan and shows him a yellow card! Elena Saez stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.41
Andres Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner shoots from long range. Arturo Andres is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.28
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Patricio Vidal replacing Bill Sherwood .
84.39
Daniel Hofland hits a low pass to Albert Roman. With a delightful solo run, Albert Roman stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Peiro. Roberto Peiro makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.43
Albert Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Yoann Zaidan. Yoann Zaidan knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Arturo José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Bremner. Gavin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Villarreal CF
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.7%
65.3%
Play Area
30.6%
48.6%
20.8%

Scorers
Gavin Bremner 57, 72
Roberto Peiro 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Bremner of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings
1.Arturo Andres (GK)
6
2.Elena Saez (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Hierro (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Caminero (DEF)
6
5.Vincenzo Schell (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Montero (MID)yellow card
5
7.Bill Sherwood (MID)yellow card
6
8.Darl Frijters (ATT)
6
9.Nelson Mentink (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Morales (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Caballero (ATT)
6
 
12.Felipe Vega (GK)
0
13.Patricio Vidal (MID)
6
14.Alberto Zamora (MID)
0

1.Wes Smith (GK)
6
2.Kieron Riggott (DEF)
6
3.Lee Midgley (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Hofland (DEF)
6
5.Albert Roman (MID)
7
6.Andres Gento (MID)
7
7.Joost van Beek (MID)
7
8.Arturo José Mari (MID)
7
9.Roberto Peiro (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gavin Bremner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Yoann Zaidan (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Ricardo Aguilar (GK)
0
13.Gregorio Martinez (DEF)
0
14.Julian Kiko (ATT)
0