Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 18,565 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
0.00
Levante UD start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.30
Francisco Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
4.16
Edmundo Vega surges forward with the ball. Edmundo Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.50
Frederic Celdran flicks a high ball forward to Nobu Akio who takes it down. Nobu Akio knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.40
Sven Buchwald hacks Juan Ibanez from behind! Sven Buchwald is given a warning by the referee! Juan Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.08
Juan Ibanez hits a low pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.30
Juan Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.54
Frederic Celdran sees a break and surges forward. Frederic Celdran lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Krunoslav Stimac manages to gather it easily.
30.41
Sven Buchwald makes a simple pass to Victor Verges. Victor Verges whips in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Krunoslav Stimac effortlessly picks it out of the air!
33.05
Edmundo Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Peruzzi.
34.49
Miguel Marin makes a simple pass to Nicolas Leon. Nicolas Leon threads a neat ball through to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a great pass forward. Victor Verges runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.37
With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Vega stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Vega plays a one-two with Norman Vernazza and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Edmundo Vega provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Hugo Alonso gets down and covers it.
40.17
Miguel Marin barges into Sol Marshall. Miguel Marin is warned by the referee! Sol Marshall runs off the knock.
42.19
Nicolas Leon makes a probing pass to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Matt Powell threads a neat ball through to Rainer Diakite. Rainer Diakite hits a low pass to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
48.14
Miguel Marin flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Leon who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Leon flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Martin who brings the ball under control. Daniel Martin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Victor Verges is offside!
49.58
Sven Buchwald decides to run forward with the ball. Sven Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.25
Frederic Celdran knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
57.52
Matt Powell advances with the ball. Matt Powell flicks a high pass forward. Sol Marshall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Marshall plays a scrappy one-two with Norman Vernazza and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sol Marshall strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.15
Frederic Celdran chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges skips past Matt Powell! Victor Verges cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.34
Victor Verges barges into Sven Hanke. The referee brings Victor Verges to one side and gives him a warning! Sven Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.32
Adolfo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio edges inside the box! Nobu Akio shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.41
Jose Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Sven Buchwald easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Nobu Akio comfortably collects the pass. Nobu Akio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Crespo.
71.34
Nicolas Leon laces a through ball forward to Victor Verges. Victor Verges makes a probing pass to Daniel Martin but he's offside!
73.12
With great vision, Sven Buchwald plays the ball forward to Victor Verges. Victor Verges plays a one-two with Nobu Akio and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Victor Verges provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.13
Jose Zubizarreta advances with the ball. Jose Zubizarreta makes an attacking run forward. Jose Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.09
Daniel Martin catches Matt Powell on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Martin and shows him a yellow card! Matt Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.32
Frederic Celdran threads the ball through to Victor Verges. Victor Verges plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Martin and advances towards the goal... Victor Verges cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Sven Hanke!
84.47
Adolfo Guardiola sees Victor Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Powell.
89.46
Sven Buchwald barges into Juan Ibanez. The referee warns Sven Buchwald again to calm down! Juan Ibanez runs off the knock.
90.00
Michelangelo Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Leon collects the pass. Nicolas Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Martin!
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
| Nobu Akio 50, 66 Victor Verges 61 Daniel Martin 90 | Sol Marshall 4, 58 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
6
2. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Marin (DEF)
6
4. Jose Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Leon (MID)
6
6. Sven Buchwald (MID)
7
7. Frederic Celdran (MID)
7
8. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
6
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
8
10. Daniel Martin (ATT)
6
11. Nobu Akio (ATT)
9
12. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
0
13. Craig Cooke (MID)
0
14. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
0
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
6
2. Sven Hanke (DEF)
6
3. Matt Powell (DEF)
6
4. Albert Crespo (DEF)
6
5. Rainer Diakite (MID)
6
6. Francisco Suarez (MID)
6
7. Edmundo Vega (MID)
8
8. Juan Ibanez (MID)
6
9. Sol Marshall (ATT)
8
10. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
6
11. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
12. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
0
13. Alexander Grantt (DEF)
0
14. Rodolfo Gutierrez (MID)
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