Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 20,438 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Madrid and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Madrid and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off!
2.52
0-0Vincenzo Rösler hacks Lefteris Hatzis from behind! The referee brings Vincenzo Rösler to one side and gives him a warning! Lefteris Hatzis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.57
0-0Antonio Molowny comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Cabrera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Cabrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.42
0-0Eugenio Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.35
0-0Eugenio Pena takes a long throw-in. Kevin Brehme flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Cabrera collects the pass. Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Rösler controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.28
Steve Peckham makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
14.20
0-0Enrique Pascual runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enrique Pascual shoots from 20 yards but Krunoslav Stimac is on top of it.
20.32
Enrique Pascual clumsily knocks into Rainer Diakite. Enrique Pascual is shown the yellow card! Rainer Diakite hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.34
Billy Strachan barges into Kevin Brehme. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Brehme runs off the knock.
22.42
Kevin Brehme hacks Billy Strachan from behind! Kevin Brehme is shown the yellow card! Billy Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.42
0-0Free kick to Real Madrid just outside the area...
23.49
Billy Strachan takes a cautious run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
26.26
Enrique Pascual threads the ball through to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.42
Gabriel Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Cabrera collects the pass. Eugenio Cabrera plays the ball forward to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.22
1-0Antonio Molowny runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.15
1-0Eugenio Cabrera barges into Francisco Suarez. The referee warns Eugenio Cabrera to calm down! Francisco Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Oscar Soler replacing Gabriel Cortes.
45.00
Real Madrid start the second half!
47.43
Carlos Diez makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Diez threads the ball through into the box. Vincenzo Rösler takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
48.14
1-0Antonio Molowny catches Eugenio Cabrera on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Molowny and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Eugenio Cabrera runs off the knock.
51.10
Enrique Pascual changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
54.40
Eugenio Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.57
Sol Marshall barges into Gabriel Delgado. The referee calls over Sol Marshall and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.09
1-0Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Stephen Hansen replacing Steve Peckham .
61.10
Enrique Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Soler who takes it down. Oscar Soler shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Krunoslav Stimac manages to gather it.
63.41
Sven Hanke threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez passes the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.17
Eugenio Pena flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Diez controls it well on his chest. Carlos Diez flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Rösler collects the pass. Vincenzo Rösler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lefteris Hatzis.
67.32
Adolfo Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Billy Strachan who takes it down. Billy Strachan rushes past Kevin Brehme! Billy Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Strachan!
71.37
Stephen Hansen threads a neat ball through to Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler shoots from long range but it is miles over!
75.42
Matt Powell threads a neat ball through to Rainer Diakite. Rainer Diakite controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.47
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Norman Vernazza replacing Sven Hanke .
81.51
Eugenio Pena passes the ball forward to Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler shoots from distance but Krunoslav Stimac is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
83.19
Rainer Diakite threads the ball through to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.42
Kevin Brehme flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hansen who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hansen knocks the ball forward to Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
28.4%
47.3%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Suarez of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Krunoslav Stimac (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sven Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lefteris Hatzis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Molowny (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Rainer Diakite (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Strachan (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Sol Marshall (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Adolfo Suarez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alexander Grantt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Crespo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norman Vernazza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gary Mccall (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Brehme (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Carlos Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Pascual (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Eugenio Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Cortes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo Rösler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Boulebda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Roman (GK) | 0 | |