Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid kick off the first half!
3.24
0-0Albert Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Hanke.
4.03
0-0Martin Galadames clumsily knocks into Juan Ibanez. The referee calls over Martin Galadames and warns him to calm down! Juan Ibanez stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.26
0-0Francesco G. Alfieri darts forward. Francesco G. Alfieri plays the ball forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.25
0-1Artur Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames sees space and advances. Martin Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.33
0-1Martin Galadames makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano connects with a diving header but is denied by Krunoslav Stimac. Excellent save.
32.09
Juan Ibanez sees a break and surges forward. Juan Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
49.46
Rainer Diakite sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Diakite passes the ball forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall shoots from just inside the box. Sol Marshall scores for Real Madrid!!
57.44
Juan Ibanez surges forward with the ball. Juan Ibanez passes the ball forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
63.42
Antonio Molowny threads a neat ball through to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.14
Gregorio Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
67.48
Pedro Vega comes in with a late challenge on Sol Marshall. The referee warns Pedro Vega to calm down! Sol Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.55
Martin Galadames runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.05
Sven Hanke brings the ball forward. Sven Hanke sees a break and surges forward. Sven Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That's his third!
77.05
3-1Real Madrid have made a substitution with Norman Vernazza replacing Matt Powell .
83.41
Antonio Molowny takes it forward alone. Antonio Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
84.33
3-1Pedro Vega flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Peiro threads a neat ball through to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe passes the ball forward but Enrique Serrano is offside!
85.50
Francesco G. Alfieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Woodcock. Shaun Woodcock sees space and advances. Shaun Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Stimac!
87.02
Albert Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Hanke.
89.24
3-1Gregorio Peiro clumsily knocks into Edmundo Vega. The referee brings Gregorio Peiro to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Vega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sol Marshall 32, 49, 75 | Enrique Serrano 9 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
6
2. Matt Powell (DEF)
6
3. Sven Hanke (DEF)
7
4. Alexander Grantt (DEF)
6
5. Lefteris Hatzis (DEF)
6
6. Juan Ibanez (MID)
7
7. Rainer Diakite (MID)
7
8. Antonio Molowny (MID)
6
9. Edmundo Vega (MID)
6
10. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
6
11. Sol Marshall (ATT)
9
12. Maurizio Di Francesco (ATT)
0
13. Albert Crespo (DEF)
0
14. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
6
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
6
2. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Peiro (MID)
6
6. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
6
7. Martin Galadames (MID)
7
8. Albert Garrido (MID)
6
9. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
10. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
7
11. Enrique Prieto (ATT)
6
12. Claudio Pirri (MID)
0
13. Colin Law (DEF)
0
14. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0