Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 17,483 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Dietmar Hanke flicks a high pass forward to Marco Waterreus who brings the ball under control. Marco Waterreus threads a neat ball through to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
4.53
0-0Matt Powell makes a simple pass to Fredrik Drake. Fredrik Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.26
0-0Gary Davidson hacks Fredrik Drake from behind! Gary Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.51
Francesco Macchi hits it upfield. Marco Waterreus whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola beats his man to it with a header but somehow Krunoslav Stimac manages to keep it out.
18.13
Gary Davidson sees space and advances. Gary Davidson plays the ball forward to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Krunoslav Stimac. Excellent save.
20.38
0-0Dietmar Hanke makes a simple pass to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge but the linesman indicates offside!
22.48
1-0Antonio Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.51
Fredrik Drake flicks a high pass forward. Sol Marshall controls it well on his chest. Sol Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Tomas Alfieri has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.31
Gary Davidson threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco plays a scrappy one-two with Marco Waterreus and advances towards the goal... Juan Carrasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Krunoslav Stimac reads it well. He makes it look easy!
32.55
Antonio Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza advances inside the box! Norman Vernazza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norman Vernazza! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
36.09
Dietmar Hanke sees a break and surges forward. Dietmar Hanke plays a quick one-two with Juan Carrasco and rushes in on goal... Dietmar Hanke rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Stimac!
40.51
Gary Davidson brings the ball forward. Gary Davidson sees Claudio Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Guardiola makes a probing pass between the defence to Marco Waterreus. Some awkward footwork from Marco Waterreus provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Krunoslav Stimac smothers it!
44.44
Antonio Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Adolfo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
48.31
Leonardo Gimenez barges into Adolfo Suarez. The referee calls over Leonardo Gimenez and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.35
Rainer Diakite knocks the ball forward to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
57.03
Dietmar Hanke hacks Fredrik Drake from behind! The referee brings Dietmar Hanke to one side and gives him a warning! Fredrik Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.01
3-0Orlando Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Hanke who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Hanke plays the ball forward to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslav Stimac who gathers it comfortably.
61.26
Fredrik Drake hits a low pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Tomas Alfieri reads it well. Excellent save!
65.25
Dietmar Hanke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola finds some space and shoots from distance. Krunoslav Stimac gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
71.50
3-0Antonio Molowny comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Hanke. Antonio Molowny is shown the yellow card! Dietmar Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.10
With some swift thinking, Francesco Macchi plays the ball forward to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke threads a neat ball through to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslav Stimac who gathers it comfortably.
73.37
Sven Hanke kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Drake. Fredrik Drake changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Drake shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.16
3-0Real Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Albert Crespo replacing Matt Powell, Edmundo Vega replacing Rainer Diakite and Billy Strachan replacing Adolfo Suarez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.30
Dietmar Hanke hits a low pass to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Krunoslav Stimac. Excellent save.
81.28
Edmundo Vega plays the ball forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Gimenez.
85.59
Dietmar Hanke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Hanke threads the ball through to Marco Waterreus but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Norman Vernazza 22, 28, 33 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
8
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)
7
8. Rainer Diakite (MID)
6
9. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
6
10. Sol Marshall (ATT)
7
11. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
9
12. Albert Crespo (DEF)
6
13. Edmundo Vega (MID)
6
14. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
1. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
6
2. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
6
3. Gary Davidson (DEF)
6
4. Francesco Macchi (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Gimenez (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
6
7. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
7
8. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
9. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
6
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
6
11. Juan Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0
13. Julian Rodriguez (MID)
0
14. Paul Schramm (MID)
0