Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 20,172 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Murcia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
The pitch is in good condition.
Murcia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.00
0-0Matt Powell makes a probing pass to Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.56
0-0Adolfo Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Charles. Brian Charles sees Frederico Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena makes a looping header on goal. Krunoslav Stimac didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.07
0-0Eugenio Farinos makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Sven Hanke.
9.47
0-0Corner kick to Murcia. Albert Marcos plays it to the far post. Krunoslav Stimac drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.25
0-0Jose Javier Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Charles. Brian Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslav Stimac who gathers it comfortably.
14.24
Without breaking stride, Fredrik Drake plays the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Kevin Cleland.
15.17
Rainer Diakite takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Brian Charles chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
20.26
Matt Powell sees Antonio Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Sol Marshall collects the pass. Sol Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
22.44
Adolfo Rey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Farinos. Eugenio Farinos hits a low pass to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes tries a spectacular long range effort but Krunoslav Stimac reads it well. Good save!
24.08
0-0Billy Strachan hacks Adolfo Rey from behind! Billy Strachan is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.57
1-0Showing composure, Brian Charles plays the ball forward to Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Krunoslav Stimac has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.21
Fredrik Drake changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sol Marshall!
36.48
Lefteris Hatzis pushes mid-way up the pitch. Lefteris Hatzis flicks a high pass forward. Billy Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.41
Sven Hanke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Molowny. Without breaking stride, Antonio Molowny plays the ball forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.19
Luis Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.10
Fredrik Drake flicks a high ball forward to Norman Vernazza who takes it down. Norman Vernazza shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
1-1Antonio Molowny knocks the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan passes the ball forward but Norman Vernazza is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Murcia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.28
Lefteris Hatzis flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Drake who gracefully takes it down. Fredrik Drake hits a low pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza powers a header at goal. Kevin Cleland manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.22
Brian Charles makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Krunoslav Stimac with no chance!! Goal for Murcia!
59.48
2-1Eugenio Farinos comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Molowny. The referee calls over Eugenio Farinos and warns him to calm down! Antonio Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.30
Matt Powell advances with the ball. Matt Powell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Cleland manages to gather it effortlessly.
63.19
With a delightful solo run, Brian Charles stretches the opposition's defence. Brian Charles lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Krunoslav Stimac as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.36
Corner kick to Murcia. Albert Marcos plays it short to Adolfo Rey. Adolfo Rey chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Francisco Suarez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.14
Brian Charles flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores beats his man to it with a header. Krunoslav Stimac manages to gather it.
69.08
Fredrik Drake runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fredrik Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Marshall but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.51
Antonio Molowny comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Farinos. Antonio Molowny is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.24
2-1Real Madrid have made a substitution with Rodolfo Gutierrez replacing Billy Strachan .
78.26
Antonio Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Norman Vernazza who brings the ball under control. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.36
Fredrik Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Gutierrez. Rodolfo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
83.17
2-1Matt Powell barges into Hugo Pena. Matt Powell is shown the yellow card! Hugo Pena carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.36
Eugenio Farinos barges into Antonio Molowny. Eugenio Farinos is given another warning by the referee! Antonio Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.15
Rainer Diakite controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Rainer Diakite changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rainer Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Kevin Cleland (GK)
7
2. Nicolas Moreno (DEF)
6
3. Jose Javier Soler (DEF)
6
4. Adolfo Rey (DEF)
6
5. Albert Marcos (DEF)
6
6. Luis Cortes (MID)
6
7. Brian Charles (MID)
7
8. Eugenio Farinos (MID)
6
9. Jose Javier Flores (ATT)
9
10. Hugo Pena (ATT)
9
11. Frederico Cortes (ATT)
6
12. Victor Gento (GK)
0
13. Duarte Santos (DEF)
0
14. Patrice Lièvre (MID)
0
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
7
2. Sven Hanke (DEF)
6
3. Lefteris Hatzis (DEF)
6
4. Matt Powell (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Suarez (MID)
6
6. Antonio Molowny (MID)
6
7. Fredrik Drake (MID)
8
8. Rainer Diakite (MID)
6
9. Billy Strachan (ATT)
5
10. Sol Marshall (ATT)
8
11. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
6
12. Tomasz Joswiak (MID)
0
13. Edmundo Vega (MID)
0
14. Rodolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6