Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Deportivo La Coruña. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
4.03
Luis Blanco sees a break and surges forward. Luis Blanco goes all the way! Luis Blanco shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.22
Ivan Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Rui Kerkhof manages to keep it out.
18.12
Josue Quintanilla kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Peña. Luciano Peña deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Montero.
20.46
Anthony Middleton takes it forward alone. Anthony Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Castro but the linesman indicates offside!
21.38
Ivan Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
30.03
Luciano Peña knocks the ball forward to Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias shoots from outside the area but Rui Kerkhof is on top of it.
34.06
Josue Quintanilla makes a simple pass to Luciano Peña. Luciano Peña controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.30
Anthony Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Castro. Chris Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Josue Quintanilla.
39.29
Jose Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Castro. Chris Castro makes a probing pass to Miguel Redondo but he's offside!
40.50
Anthony Middleton decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Chris Castro. Chris Castro flicks the ball with his head. Chris Castro scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
48.37
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Castro. Chris Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
49.28
Jose Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie shoots from long range. Héctor González Jimenez easily smothers it.
51.39
Tiago Calderon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.32
Luis Blanco knocks the ball forward to Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Rúben Madrid but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.56
Josue Quintanilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Peña. Luciano Peña deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias goes all the way! Nuno Macias rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.37
Jose Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.03
Claudio Arias hacks Miguel Smith from behind! The referee calls over Claudio Arias and warns him to calm down! Miguel Smith runs off the knock.
63.10
Ivan Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Peña. Luciano Peña makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid goes all the way! Rúben Madrid tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.49
Ivan Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Peña. Luciano Peña knocks the ball forward to Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias plays a perfect one-two with Rúben Madrid and rushes in on goal... Nuno Macias rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.11
Ivan Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.44
Tiago Calderon clumsily knocks into Robert Beattie. Tiago Calderon is given a warning by the referee! Robert Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.58
Anthony Middleton makes a simple pass to Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.43
Eduardo Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Helguera. Jose Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Héctor González Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
81.08
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort. Héctor González Jimenez easily smothers it.
84.26
Luciano Peña kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.08
Jose Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.35
Ernesto Alvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Helguera. Jose Helguera makes a probing pass to Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Rúben Madrid of Real Madrid

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.6923076923077 vs 42.3076923076923
Play Area
Home team third: 26.92%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 26.92%