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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 19,100 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.


0.00
Real Madrid start the match!
2.54
Dietmar Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Markus Rummenigge easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Rummenigge tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.27
Jonathan Thompson makes a simple pass to Antonio Guardiola. Antonio Guardiola rushes past Matt Powell! Some silky footwork from Antonio Guardiola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
4.46
Lefteris Hatzis knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega threads the ball through to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
6.12
Dietmar Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Claudio Guardiola through on goal. Claudio Guardiola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
8.15
Rainer Diakite takes the throw-in. Fredrik Drake advances with the ball. Fredrik Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Carlos Diez. What a save!
14.40
Matt Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Diakite. Rainer Diakite kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norman Vernazza!
18.38
Dietmar Hanke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Rummenigge. With a superhuman jump, Markus Rummenigge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Krunoslav Stimac is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.06
Dietmar Hanke hits a low pass to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Guardiola. Antonio Guardiola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.47
Fredrik Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.52
Antonio Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Suarez who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Suarez shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.05
Antonio Molowny passes the ball forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Dietmar Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks the ball forward to Ivan Cruz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off the second half!
47.18
Sven Hanke passes the ball forward to Rainer Diakite. Rainer Diakite knocks the ball forward to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.57
Matt Powell hits a low pass to Fredrik Drake. Fredrik Drake laces a weighted ball forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.38
Antonio Molowny darts forward. Antonio Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.40
Dietmar Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge makes a simple pass, allowing Claudio Guardiola to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Claudio Guardiola provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.11
Without breaking stride, Antonio Molowny plays the ball forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Diez who gathers it comfortably.
67.08
Matt Powell breaks forward. Matt Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Diez who gathers it comfortably.
71.21
Mustapha Nok threads the ball through to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola threads the ball through into the box. Antonio Guardiola shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Krunoslav Stimac.
72.09
Dietmar Hanke takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Francesco Macchi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.33
Jonathan Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.31
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Billy Strachan replacing Adolfo Suarez and Francisco Suarez replacing Rainer Diakite .
78.35
Dietmar Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Antonio Guardiola puts a great ball through. Ivan Cruz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.25
Matt Powell runs forward with the ball. Matt Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Marshall but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.38
Francisco Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Hanke. Francisco Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.11
Matt Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Sol Marshall controls it well on his chest. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco Macchi.
85.24
Dietmar Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Guardiola. Antonio Guardiola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
87.13
Francesco Macchi advances with the ball. Francesco Macchi passes the ball forward to Antonio Guardiola. Antonio Guardiola shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
89.34
Dietmar Hanke knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Dietmar Hanke barges into Lefteris Hatzis. Dietmar Hanke is shown the yellow card! Lefteris Hatzis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.6666666666667 vs 53.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 44.00%, Away team third: 30.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dietmar Hanke of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
6
5. Mustapha Nok (DEF)
6
7. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
9
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
6

12. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
0
0
0

2. Sven Hanke (DEF)
6
6
4. Matt Powell (DEF)
7
5. Edmundo Vega (MID)
6
7
7
8. Fredrik Drake (MID)
7
9. Sol Marshall (ATT)
6
10. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
8
11. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
6

12. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
6
0