Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play Aston Villa in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Real Madrid lead by 3-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.19
0-0Salvatore Brncic comes in with a late challenge on Raul Alston. Salvatore Brncic is given a warning by the referee! Raul Alston runs off the knock.
8.40
0-0Dambou Moreira makes a simple pass to Seth Eustace. Seth Eustace flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin May. Gavin May directs the ball goalwards with his head but Motoki Ihara is on top of it.
9.28
Claudio Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela goes all the way! Helder Varela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.54
Nuno Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ralph Merson!
14.19
0-0Ricardo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela knocks the ball forward to Patricio Pena but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.31
0-0Seth Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
18.38
0-0Taavi Markuksenpoika brings the ball forward. Taavi Markuksenpoika knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Cruz.
20.30
Taavi Markuksenpoika controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin May. Gavin May knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Cruz.
27.40
Taavi Markuksenpoika threads the ball through to Raul Alston. Raul Alston knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvatore Brncic.
28.10
Ricardo Castro passes the ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ralph Merson.
32.58
Nuno Mendes makes a simple pass to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Jung.
38.02
Mauro Redondo passes the ball forward to Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Varela but he's offside!
39.56
1-0Mauro Redondo threads the ball through to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.59
Claudio Cruz takes it forward alone. Claudio Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ralph Merson!
44.33
Seth Eustace sees a break and surges forward. Seth Eustace finds some space and shoots from distance but Motoki Ihara is on top of it.
45.00
Mauricio Castroman flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela passes the ball forward but Mauricio Ferrer is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
48.22
Seth Eustace passes the ball forward to Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
49.25
Moritz Jung makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Taavi Markuksenpoika. Taavi Markuksenpoika chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.54
Mauricio Castroman knocks the ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela makes a simple pass to Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.22
Claudio Cruz surges forward with the ball. Claudio Cruz knocks the ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela goes all the way! Helder Varela tries a spectacular strike. Helder Varela scores for Real Madrid!!
61.03
Mauricio Castroman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Varela. Helder Varela makes a probing pass to Mauricio Ferrer but he's offside!
69.05
Seth Eustace makes a probing pass to Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar whips in a cross ball towards Gavin May. Gavin May connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.22
Carlos Ferreira makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar shoots from long range but it is miles over!
77.49
Claudio Cruz passes the ball forward to Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro advances with the ball. Ricardo Castro goes all the way! Ricardo Castro rockets a shot on goal but Ralph Merson is on top of it.
81.44
Carlos Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo makes a probing pass to Raul Alston. Raul Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.58
Moritz Jung flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Eustace. Seth Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin May. Gavin May knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Gyan.
87.25
Carlos Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Semedo. Sebastiao Semedo makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiao Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Salazar. Ignacio Salazar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Helder Varela 40, 54 | Ignacio Salazar 49 Gavin May 69 |