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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 20,361 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Real Valladolid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin  Marquez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Real Valladolid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin  Marquez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Valladolid kick off!
4.43
0-0Eduardo Martinez hacks Francisco Camacho from behind! Eduardo Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Camacho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.29
0-0With some swift thinking, Alejandro Barkero plays the ball forward to Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Prieto.
20.26
Fernando Farinos catches Eugenio Leon on the ankles. Fernando Farinos is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Leon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.41
0-0Eduardo Martinez breaks forward. Eduardo Martinez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Martinez shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
26.12
0-0Stephan Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Pardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Pardo shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Fernando Menendez manages to gather it.
27.15
Alejandro Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Prieto.
32.27
0-0Robert Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Arias. Guillermo Arias laces a weighted ball forward to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland puts a great ball through. Fernando Sanz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.15
Patrice Mate sees space and advances. Patrice Mate plays a one-two with Fernando Sanz and advances towards the goal... Patrice Mate rockets a shot on goal. Rodolfo Castillo gets down and covers it.
39.56
1-0Carlos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wieland collects the pass. Armin Wieland deftly passes the ball to Fernando Sanz, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Fernando Sanz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rodolfo Castillo had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
42.23
1-0Robert Seaman clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. The referee calls over Robert Seaman and warns him to calm down! Juan-Carlos Lorenzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Daniel Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Barkero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Barkero hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Ricardo Carmona replacing Eduardo Martinez. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Valladolid players seem much more motivated whilst the Villarreal CF players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off the second half!
48.16
Pedro Prieto passes the ball forward to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez threads the ball through to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
49.24
Carlos Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Gargo. Stephan Gargo threads the ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Lorenzo but the linesman indicates offside!
51.24
Miguel Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Seaman.
53.33
Miguel Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.59
Carlos Vazquez makes a simple pass to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
59.07
Ricardo Carmona runs forward with the ball. With vision, Ricardo Carmona plays the ball forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
60.07
1-0Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Rafael Kiko replacing Ernesto Carmona .
67.50
Robert Seaman passes the ball forward to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Rodolfo Castillo manages to gather it comfortably.
77.21
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Juan Moreno replacing Fernando Sanz .
78.26
Miguel Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Pardo. Arturo Pardo makes a deft header. It's there!! Fernando Menendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.46
With vision, Carlos Menendez laces a through ball forward to Alejandro Barkero. Alejandro Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.16
Eugenio Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ibanez. Miguel Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.06
Miguel Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Stephan Gargo threads the ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Menendez (GK)
7
2. Pedro Prieto (DEF)
6
3. Robert Seaman (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Martinez (DEF)
7
5. Ernesto Carmona (MID)
6
6. Guillermo Arias (MID)
6
7. Carlos Vazquez (MID)
8
8. Patrice Mate (MID)
7
9. Fernando Sanz (ATT)
8
10. Armin Wieland (ATT)
7
11. Fernando Farinos (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
13. Rafael Kiko (GK)
6
14. Juan Moreno (DEF)
6
1. Rodolfo Castillo (GK)
7
2. Carlos Menendez (DEF)
6
3. Eugenio Leon (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Nieto (DEF)
6
5. Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
6. Miguel Ibanez (MID)
8
7. Alejandro Barkero (MID)
6
8. Stephan Gargo (MID)
6
9. Francisco Camacho (ATT)
7
10. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (ATT)
9
11. Arturo Pardo (ATT)
9
12. Marcos Duran (DEF)
0
13. Claudio Zubizarreta (MID)
0
14. Miguel Sanchez (ATT)
0