Match Report


Real MadridReal Madrid     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Rob BakerRob Baker Computer Player Computer Player
Krunoslav StimacK. Stimac71
G
1captain
G
80Danny RizzoD. Rizzo
Sven HankeS. Hanke71
D
2
D
79Florian JungerF. Junger
Matt PowellM. Powell67
D
3
D
78Houssin KachloulH. Kachloul
Lefteris HatzisL. Hatzis71
D
4
D
72Thomas MorlockT. Morlock
Francisco SuarezF. Suarez71
M
5
M
82Nick MustoeN. Mustoe
Antonio MolownyA. Molowny76
M
6
M
81Simion UrzicaS. Urzica
Rainer DiakiteR. Diakite74
M
7
M
79Zvonimir StanicZ. Stanic
Edmundo VegaE. Vega68
M
8
M
78Gunnar Örn GudfinnssonG. Gudfinnsson
Billy StrachanB. Strachan68
A
9
A
81David DelporteD. Delporte
Sol MarshallS. Marshall79
A
captain10
A
80Gregorio VidalG. Vidal
Adolfo SuarezA. Suarez67
A
11
A
77Hidetoshi YamazakiH. Yamazaki
 
Alexander GranttA. Grantt64
D
12
M
78Mike HapgoodM. Hapgood
Albert CrespoA. Crespo65
D
13
M
76Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Norman VernazzaN. Vernazza76
A
14
A
73Alessandro LupatelliA. Lupatelli

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,423 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Madrid and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Serrano.


0.00
Real Madrid get the match underway!
2.50
Zvonimir Stanic hits a low pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.53
Simion Urzica flicks a high pass forward to David Delporte who brings the ball under control. David Delporte shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Krunoslav Stimac smothers it!
8.32
Florian Junger receives the ball from a throw-in from Thomas Morlock. Florian Junger flicks a high pass forward to Nick Mustoe who brings the ball under control. Nick Mustoe hits a low pass to David Delporte. David Delporte lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.55
Nick Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.25
Zvonimir Stanic makes a probing pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gregorio Vidal!
14.34
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.14
Houssin Kachloul flicks a high pass forward. Zvonimir Stanic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Zvonimir Stanic makes a probing pass to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Krunoslav Stimac.
21.19
Matt Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny takes it forward alone. Antonio Molowny plays a one-two with Billy Strachan and rushes in on goal... Antonio Molowny muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Florian Junger happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.40
Rainer Diakite threads the ball through to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez makes a probing pass to Sol Marshall but he's offside!
26.31
Matt Powell sees a break and surges forward. Matt Powell flicks a high pass forward to Sol Marshall who brings the ball under control. Sol Marshall makes a simple pass, allowing Adolfo Suarez to run into the box. Adolfo Suarez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Danny Rizzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.46
Rainer Diakite hits a low pass to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.49
Antonio Molowny barges into Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. The referee warns Antonio Molowny to calm down! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.42
Antonio Molowny knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez makes a great pass forward. Sol Marshall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Thomas Morlock threads a neat ball through to Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic makes a probing pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
48.10
Rainer Diakite catches Simion Urzica on the ankles. The referee calls over Rainer Diakite and shows him a yellow card! Simion Urzica runs off the knock.
54.12
Florian Junger pushes up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Florian Junger plays the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte cuts inside the box! David Delporte takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Krunoslav Stimac has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.50
Simion Urzica flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Vidal who takes it down. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Krunoslav Stimac.
58.46
Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Simion Urzica plays it to the near post. David Delporte tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Sven Hanke.
59.16
Houssin Kachloul deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal sees Hidetoshi Yamazaki just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.47
Rainer Diakite kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall advances inside the box! Sol Marshall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Danny Rizzo is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
72.19
Rainer Diakite makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Diakite edges inside the box! Rainer Diakite shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.27
Sven Hanke threads a neat ball through to Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Billy Strachan who takes it down. Billy Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Danny Rizzo.
74.40
It's a corner kick which Edmundo Vega takes quickly, playing the ball short to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball bounces but comes off Florian Junger and goes wide.
75.29
It's a corner kick which Edmundo Vega takes quickly, playing the ball short to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez knocks the ball into the box. Lefteris Hatzis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.01
Real Madrid appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
77.01
Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hidetoshi Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wonderful reactions from Krunoslav Stimac keeps it out!
79.29
Thomas Morlock threads a neat ball through to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
83.39
Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward to David Delporte who brings the ball under control. David Delporte lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Real Madrid

RCD Espanyol
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%

Scorers
Adolfo Suarez 26
Gregorio Vidal 10
David Delporte 54
Hidetoshi Yamazaki 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Vidal of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings