Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,517 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
0.00
0-0Barcelona start the match!
3.15
0-0Daishin Watanabe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Verges but the linesman indicates offside!
6.28
0-0Danny Bower makes a simple pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez advances with the ball. Arturo Gimenez shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.18
0-0Martin Verges clumsily knocks into Albert Caballero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Caballero stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.19
0-0Nicolas Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Ernesto Martinez.
12.46
Luis Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Gil. With great vision, Antonio Gil plays the ball forward to Jeroen Stam. Jeroen Stam knocks the ball forward to Rainer Kühn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.35
0-0Gabriel Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a probing pass to Martin Verges. Martin Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.08
0-0Arturo Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daishin Watanabe provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by John Niven. Excellent save.
22.08
Luis Vila runs forward with the ball. Luis Vila flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Gil who brings the ball under control. Antonio Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
27.55
Daniel Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Martin Verges who takes it down. Martin Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.22
0-0Antonio Garrido barges into Rafael Marquitos. Antonio Garrido is warned by the referee! Rafael Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.08
Ernesto Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe makes a looping header on goal. Luis Vila clears it off the line with his head!
32.38
Adolfo Munoz launches a long ball forward into the other half. Rainer Kühn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Francisco Farinos!
36.52
Luis Vila catches Rafael Marquitos on the ankles. The referee calls over Luis Vila and warns him to calm down! Rafael Marquitos runs off the knock.
36.52
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.48
Martin Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe whips in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Martin Verges makes a probing pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by John Niven. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona 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
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the second half underway!
53.15
0-0Gabriel Farinos passes the ball forward to Danny Bower. With vision, Danny Bower laces a through ball forward to Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes plays a quick one-two with Daishin Watanabe and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Munoz clumsily knocks into Ricardo Reyes. Penalty not given!!
57.07
Arturo Gimenez catches Adolfo Munoz on the ankles. The referee calls over Arturo Gimenez and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Munoz runs off the knock.
59.48
Albert Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
60.45
0-0Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Oscar Sanz replacing Rafael Marquitos and Claudio Suarez replacing Ricardo Reyes .
63.27
0-0Juan Torres catches Nicolas Fernandez on the ankles. Juan Torres is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Fernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.13
Gabriel Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Daishin Watanabe who takes it down. Daishin Watanabe knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.44
Daniel Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres flicks a high ball forward to Daishin Watanabe who takes it down. Daishin Watanabe whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from John Niven.
69.13
1-0Gabriel Farinos surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Farinos darts forward. Gabriel Farinos cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gabriel Farinos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Madrid!
72.30
Claudio Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Juan Torres who takes it down. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Niven who gathers it comfortably.
78.12
Martin Verges hits a low pass to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
79.44
Jeroen Stam flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Fernandez collects the pass. Nicolas Fernandez edges inside the box! Nicolas Fernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Francisco Farinos manages to gather it.
83.57
Gabriel Farinos makes a beautiful solo run. With some swift thinking, Gabriel Farinos plays the ball forward to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.11
Luis Vila makes a probing pass to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Carcedo controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Carcedo edges inside the box! Rodolfo Carcedo rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Francisco Farinos smothers it!
89.56
Gabriel Farinos receives the ball from a throw-in from Daniel Del Sol. Gabriel Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Del Sol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Verges. Martin Verges whips in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Albert Caballero!
90.00
Oscar Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Daishin Watanabe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daishin Watanabe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Farinos (GK)
8
2. Danny Bower (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Farinos (DEF)
10
4. Daniel Del Sol (DEF)
6
5. Ernesto Martinez (DEF)
6
6. Martin Verges (MID)
6
7. Arturo Gimenez (MID)
6
8. Rafael Marquitos (MID)
6
9. Juan Torres (ATT)
6
10. Daishin Watanabe (ATT)
7
11. Ricardo Reyes (ATT)
6
12. Alejandro Zubizarreta (DEF)
0
13. Oscar Sanz (MID)
6
14. Claudio Suarez (ATT)
6
1. John Niven (GK)
7
2. Luis Vila (DEF)
7
3. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
4. Albert Caballero (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Garrido (MID)
6
6. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
7
7. Antonio Gil (MID)
6
8. Jeroen Stam (MID)
6
9. Marcos Prieto (ATT)
6
10. Rainer Kühn (ATT)
6
11. Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT)
6
12. Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID)
0
13. Frederico Pastor (ATT)
0
14. Pedro Galadames (ATT)
0