Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,808 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Pardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Pardo.
0.00
0-0Barcelona start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.59
0-0Edmundo Vega hacks Stefan Engels from behind! The referee calls over Edmundo Vega and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Engels hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.25
0-1Stefan Engels chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Terry Smith. Terry Smith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
12.44
0-1Stefan Engels plays the ball forward to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal rushes past Lefteris Hatzis! Elena Vidal comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Stimac!
14.35
0-1Alexander Grantt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Gutierrez. Rodolfo Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Jimenez.
18.37
Pablo Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
Edmundo Vega makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Vega runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Edmundo Vega provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Martin Vega!
21.36
Rainer Diakite flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Suarez controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Suarez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Martin Vega!
22.13
0-1Stefan Engels sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Engels controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
30.30
Rodolfo Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Engels. Stefan Engels makes a probing pass to Terry Smith. Terry Smith runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Terry Smith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.39
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.41
0-1Sol Marshall hacks Ernesto Montero from behind! The referee brings Sol Marshall to one side and gives him a warning! Ernesto Montero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Lefteris Hatzis makes a probing pass to Rainer Diakite. Rainer Diakite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez shoots from distance 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. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the second half underway!
51.36
Matt Powell threads the ball through to Rainer Diakite. Rainer Diakite brings the ball forward. Rainer Diakite cuts inside the box! Rainer Diakite strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Rainer Diakite scores for Real Madrid!!
54.16
Rainer Diakite barges into Stefan Engels. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Engels stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.24
1-1Pablo Nieto takes it forward alone. Pablo Nieto threads the ball through to Elena Vidal but he's offside!
69.23
Stefan Engels threads the ball through to Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lefteris Hatzis.
75.31
Sven Hanke passes the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega makes a probing pass to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Montero.
78.55
Rainer Diakite hacks Stefan Engels from behind! The referee calls over Rainer Diakite and warns him to calm down! Stefan Engels hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.28
Matt Powell plays the ball forward to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega flicks a high pass forward. Sol Marshall controls it well on his chest. Sol Marshall shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Martin Vega.
82.01
1-1Alexander Grantt takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Rodolfo Gutierrez tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.57
Real Madrid are in full control of this game.
87.57
With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Vega stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Vega hits a low pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Pablo Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland sees Terry Smith just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Terry Smith provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rainer Diakite 51 Sol Marshall 88 | Terry Smith 9, 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
6
2. Matt Powell (DEF)
7
3. Lefteris Hatzis (DEF)
6
4. Sven Hanke (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Grantt (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Suarez (MID)
6
7. Edmundo Vega (MID)
8
8. Rainer Diakite (MID)
8
9. Rodolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
10. Sol Marshall (ATT)
7
11. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Molowny (MID)
0
13. Albert Crespo (DEF)
0
14. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
0
1. Martin Vega (GK)
7
2. Claudio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3. Enrique Redondo (DEF)
6
4. Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Nieto (MID)
6
7. Stefan Engels (MID)
8
8. Terry Smith (ATT)
9
9. Elena Vidal (ATT)
6
10. Eugenio Munoz (ATT)
6
11. Colin Cleland (ATT)
7
12. Bakary Hanke (GK)
0
13. Eduardo Farinos (DEF)
0
14. Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
0