Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play Atlético de Madrid in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid start the match!
2.18
0-0Guillermo Torres changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.31
0-0Daniel Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Gary Matteo who takes it down. Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Igor Yashin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Igor Yashin plays a one-two with Francisco Pirri and rushes in on goal... Igor Yashin comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.24
0-0Jacob Davies advances with the ball. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen connects with a diving header. Ernesto Velasco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.25
1-0Eddie Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. With great vision, Jacob Davies plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Vidal and advances towards the goal... Scott Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Scott Niven scores for Real Madrid!!
21.08
Jacob Davies flicks a high pass forward to Msaddeck Toyes who brings the ball under control. Msaddeck Toyes lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. With a superhuman jump, Scott Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
24.19
Stan Adams flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Pirri who takes it down. Francisco Pirri shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
26.25
David Tavares makes a probing pass to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo passes the ball forward to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Magnus Sigthorsson. What a great pair of hands!
28.30
1-0Scott Niven comes in with a late challenge on David Tavares. Scott Niven is given a warning by the referee! David Tavares runs off the knock.
28.30
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.38
Guillermo Torres flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Moreira easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
32.54
Gary Matteo makes a simple pass to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Ball.
38.03
David Tavares hits a low pass to Marc-Vivien Watier. Marc-Vivien Watier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira threads a neat ball through to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Magnus Sigthorsson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.34
1-0Guillermo Torres takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Gregorio Pascual rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.21
Sven Bouma plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Madrid kick off!
47.47
Guillermo Torres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.53
David Tavares catches Msaddeck Toyes on the ankles. The referee calls over David Tavares and warns him to calm down! Msaddeck Toyes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.28
Marc-Vivien Watier sees Igor Yashin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Igor Yashin shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
54.23
Guillermo Torres hits a low pass to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Ball.
55.50
Marc-Vivien Watier flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Pirri collects the pass. Francisco Pirri plays a one-two with Daniel Moreira and rushes in on goal... Francisco Pirri rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Magnus Sigthorsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.18
Gregorio Pascual takes it forward alone. Gregorio Pascual makes a simple pass to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Magnus Sigthorsson.
61.22
1-1Corner kick to Atlético de Madrid. Guillermo Torres plays it to the near post. Jacob Davies reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.24
1-1Stan Adams barges into Sven Bouma. The referee calls over Stan Adams and shows him a yellow card! Sven Bouma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.48
David Tavares sees Stan Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.17
Daniel Postiga threads the ball through to Stan Adams. Stan Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira shoots from distance. Magnus Sigthorsson gets down and covers it.
90.00
Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Igor Yashin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Igor Yashin shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Magnus Sigthorsson of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Magnus Sigthorsson (GK)
9
2. Eddie Perry (DEF)
6
3. Joaquín Dejesus (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Edghill (DEF)
6
5. Darren Ball (DEF)
6
6. Sven Bouma (MID)
6
7. Jacob Davies (MID)
7
8. Alfredo Vidal (ATT)
7
9. Peter Sørensen (ATT)
6
10. Msaddeck Toyes (ATT)
6
11. Scott Niven (ATT)
8
12. Rúben Vera (MID)
0
13. Dean Griffin (MID)
0
14. Brendan Stone (ATT)
0
1. Ernesto Velasco (GK)
6
2. David Tavares (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Postiga (DEF)
7
4. Gregorio Pascual (DEF)
6
5. Marc-Vivien Watier (MID)
6
6. Gary Matteo (MID)
7
7. Guillermo Torres (MID)
7
8. Stan Adams (MID)
6
9. Francisco Pirri (ATT)
9
10. Igor Yashin (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Moreira (ATT)
8
12. Arno Höfer (ATT)
0
13. Tomas Reis (MID)
0
14. Martin Caminero (DEF)
0