Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by AdvancedClean |
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 16,617 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Real Madrid and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Real Madrid and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
8.33
0-0Kofi Heerkens chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Lineker. Gary Lineker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.54
1-0Gill Paradiso passes the ball forward to Christopher Van Bommel. Christopher Van Bommel flicks a high ball forward to Morris Cadamarteri who takes it down. Morris Cadamarteri lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Lineker. Gary Lineker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.25
1-0Didier Bedrossian controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina makes a deft header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Mérida Unión Deportiva are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.56
Nicolas Arendt threads the ball through to Christopher Van Bommel. Christopher Van Bommel kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.19
1-0Adolfo Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Darren Edworthy and the loose ball is cleared up field.
18.47
Adolfo Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.00
1-0Gary Lineker catches Eduardo Cruz on the ankles. The referee warns Gary Lineker to calm down! Eduardo Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.40
1-0Alberto Farinos arcs the ball upfield. Felipe Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.05
Kofi Heerkens knocks the ball forward to Christopher Van Bommel. Christopher Van Bommel makes a simple pass to Quim Barbosa. Quim Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Lineker. Gary Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.40
1-0Kofi Heerkens catches Juan-Carlos Hernandez on the ankles. Kofi Heerkens is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.39
Gill Paradiso flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy cuts inside the box! Darren Edworthy muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Madrid kick off!
47.27
Nicolas Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Kofi Heerkens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kofi Heerkens flicks a high pass forward. Morris Cadamarteri controls it well on his chest. Morris Cadamarteri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
51.07
Adolfo Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Hernandez. Juan-Carlos Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
53.01
Didier Bedrossian chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Arendt.
55.12
Quim Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Lineker. Gary Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.52
Felipe Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Didier Bedrossian. Didier Bedrossian sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Enrique Prieto. What a save!
59.23
1-0Morris Cadamarteri clumsily knocks into Eduardo Cruz. Morris Cadamarteri is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.03
1-0Real Madrid have made a substitution with Harvey Potts replacing Kofi Heerkens .Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Carlos Soler replacing Juan-Carlos Hernandez .
61.09
Darren Edworthy barges into Didier Bedrossian. The referee warns Darren Edworthy to calm down! Didier Bedrossian hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.55
Didier Bedrossian makes an attacking run forward. Didier Bedrossian lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.30
Harvey Potts takes it forward alone. Harvey Potts sees a break and surges forward. Harvey Potts cuts inside the box! Harvey Potts cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.05
Adolfo Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Didier Bedrossian controls it well on his chest. Didier Bedrossian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.27
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Luke Keane replacing Darren Edworthy and Nicolas Soto replacing Quim Barbosa and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.31
Paul Liddell clumsily knocks into Harvey Potts. Paul Liddell is shown the yellow card! Harvey Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.07
Luke Keane passes the ball forward to Miguel Gonzalez. Miguel Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.18
Nicolas Arendt flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Potts. Harvey Potts passes the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto whips in a cross ball towards Gary Lineker. Gary Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reactions from Alje Van Wanrooy blocks the shot!
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
| Gary Lineker 10 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Enrique Prieto (GK)
7
2. Gill Paradiso (DEF)
7
3. Kofi Heerkens (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Ferreira (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Arendt (DEF)
7
6. Darren Edworthy (MID)
7
7. Christopher Van Bommel (MID)
7
8. Morris Cadamarteri (ATT)
7
9. Quim Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11. Gary Lineker (ATT)
9
12. Luke Keane (MID)
6
13. Harvey Potts (DEF)
8
14. Nicolas Soto (MID)
6
1. Tiago Rego (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Cruz (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Farinos (DEF)
6
5. Alje Van Wanrooy (DEF)
6
6. Adolfo Marcelino (MID)
7
7. Didier Bedrossian (MID)
8
8. Paul Liddell (ATT)
5
9. Juan-Carlos Hernandez (ATT)
6
10. Fernando Segarra (ATT)
6
11. Felipe Medina (ATT)
7
12. Andre Nunes (MID)
0
13. Carlos Soler (DEF)
6
14. Victor Ibanez (MID)
0