Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 17,452 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.


0.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
2.53
Stephane Amoruso makes a simple pass to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.49
Adolfo Herrero makes a probing pass to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer edges inside the box! Jacob Bloomer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.10
Albert Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Vega who gathers it comfortably.
14.57
Ernesto Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Cortes. Albert Cortes passes the ball forward to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Aguilar. Samir Helmer hacks Albert Aguilar from behind! Albert Aguilar appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.58
Harris Taks flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Veloso who takes it down. Bruno Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.49
Stephane Amoruso knocks the ball forward to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.53
Adolfo Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso skips past Ernesto Mendez! Bruno Veloso comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bruno Veloso!
34.05
Jordi Jongen flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Herrero who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Herrero makes a simple pass to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Hupkes plays the ball forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar puts a great ball through. Nicolas Pena runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.27
Harris Taks sees space and advances. Harris Taks shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Levante UD kick off!
49.39
Albert Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Charpennet collects the pass. Thomas Charpennet sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Charpennet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Luis Vega reads it well. Fabulous save!
51.22
Claudio Caminero breaks forward. Claudio Caminero passes the ball forward to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.34
Harris Taks runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harris Taks advances inside the box! Harris Taks shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Enrique Garcia manages to gather it comfortably.
59.10
Claudio Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Herrero. Adolfo Herrero threads a neat ball through to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Bloomer. With a superhuman jump, Jacob Bloomer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.04
Rafael Carmona clumsily knocks into Thomas Charpennet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Charpennet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.22
Adolfo Duran makes a probing pass to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.58
Real Madrid's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
85.28
With great vision, Albert Cortes plays the ball forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes hits a low pass to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Pena but he's offside!
89.37
Harris Taks makes a probing pass to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.3513513513513 vs 48.6486486486487
Play Area
Home team third: 29.73%, Midfield: 45.95%, Away team third: 24.32%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Veloso of Real Madrid

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Luis Vega (GK)
6
2. Samir Helmer (DEF)
6
3. Jordi Jongen (DEF)
6
6. Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
7
8. Harris Taks (MID)
8
5
10. Bruno Veloso (ATT)
9
11. Jacob Bloomer (ATT)
8

12. Alberto Montero (ATT)
0
0
14. Carl Mendez (DEF)
0

4. Albert Cortes (DEF)
6
6
7. Chris Hupkes (MID)
6
6
9. Nicolas Pena (ATT)
6
10. Julian Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Adolfo Duran (ATT)
7

0
13. Romero P. Cano (MID)
0
14. Daniel Pena (GK)
0