Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 17,491 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Jonathan Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.05
1-0Dietmar Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.27
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cortes collects the pass. Gabriel Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
10.42
Jonathan Thompson threads the ball through to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus plays a quick one-two with Ivan Cruz and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Marco Waterreus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Mccall with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
15.13
2-0Dietmar Hanke flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Cruz who brings the ball under control. Ivan Cruz skips past Gabriel Delgado! Ivan Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
20.13
2-0Enrique Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.32
Eugenio Cabrera makes a probing pass to Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
28.41
Eugenio Pena flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Pascual who brings the ball under control. Enrique Pascual surges forward with the ball. Enrique Pascual shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
30.15
Enrique Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.27
2-0Dietmar Hanke comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Cabrera. The referee calls over Dietmar Hanke and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Cabrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.06
Kevin Brehme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Peckham. Steve Peckham threads the ball through to Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.45
Gabriel Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Steve Peckham who brings the ball under control. Steve Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Oscar Soler replacing Gabriel Cortes.
45.00
Villarreal CF start the second half!
47.42
2-0Felipe Hernandez barges into Orlando Van Eijk. Felipe Hernandez is shown the yellow card! Orlando Van Eijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.33
2-0Orlando Van Eijk clumsily knocks into Adam Salmon. The referee calls over Orlando Van Eijk and warns him to calm down! Adam Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.00
Dietmar Hanke comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Pascual. The referee calls over Dietmar Hanke and warns him to calm down! Enrique Pascual stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.11
Carlos Diez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Diez shoots from 25 yards. Carlos Diez scores for Villarreal CF!!
59.46
Enrique Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Adam Salmon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them level!
63.13
2-2Showing composure, Jonathan Thompson plays the ball forward to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus knocks the ball forward to Claudio Guardiola but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.52
2-2Felipe Hernandez clumsily knocks into Francesco Macchi. Felipe Hernandez is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Francesco Macchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.52
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.15
Ivan Cruz barges into Kevin Brehme. Ivan Cruz is shown the yellow card! Kevin Brehme stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Soler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Carlos Diez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
71.14
Enrique Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.25
Kevin Brehme makes a simple pass to Eugenio Cabrera. Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Cabrera plays the ball forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.39
Dietmar Hanke catches Steve Peckham on the ankles. Dietmar Hanke is warned by the referee again! Steve Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.24
Jonathan Thompson hacks Eugenio Cabrera from behind! Jonathan Thompson is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Cabrera runs off the knock.
85.57
Steve Peckham surges forward with the ball. Steve Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
7
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
5
4. Gary Davidson (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Macchi (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
6
7. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
5
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
6
9. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
7
11. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Guardiola (ATT)
0
13. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
0
14. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0
1. Gary Mccall (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Pena (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Delgado (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Brehme (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Diez (MID)
7
6. Enrique Pascual (MID)
6
7. Eugenio Cabrera (MID)
6
8. Steve Peckham (MID)
7
9. Gabriel Cortes (ATT)
6
10. Felipe Hernandez (ATT)
3
11. Adam Salmon (ATT)
8
12. Oscar Soler (DEF)
7
13. Alejandro Roman (GK)
0
14. Stephen Hansen (GK)
0