Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,888 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the match underway!
4.56
0-0Darren Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Greaves. Robert Greaves knocks the ball forward to Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch plays a one-two with Arturo Roman and rushes in on goal... Hauke Jentsch tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Eugenio Verges manages to gather it.
6.22
0-0David Veloso advances with the ball. David Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.56
Darren Mike flicks a high pass forward to Robert Greaves who brings the ball under control. Robert Greaves knocks the ball forward to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Rafael Carmona provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Eugenio Verges. Excellent save.
10.32
1-0Jordi Jongen knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Mike. Darren Mike plays the ball forward to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona plays a one-two with Darren Mike and advances towards the goal... Rafael Carmona muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.43
1-0Juan Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor runs straight at the defence! Martin Pastor rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.29
Jordi Jongen hits a low pass to Darren Mike. Darren Mike sees a break and surges forward. Darren Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Eugenio Verges had no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
24.50
2-0Djimi Henrot knocks the ball forward to David Veloso. David Veloso skips past Jordi Jongen! Jordi Jongen hacks David Veloso from behind! Penalty not given!!
27.12
Martin Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Djimi Henrot. Djimi Henrot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.15
Martin Pastor runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Pastor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.52
Urvin Leiwakabessy knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Mike and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Rafael Carmona provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
36.18
2-0Urvin Leiwakabessy barges into Juan Gainza. The referee calls over Urvin Leiwakabessy and shows him a yellow card! Juan Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.47
2-0Urvin Leiwakabessy knocks the ball forward to Robert Greaves. Robert Greaves sees Bruno Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Veloso controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Hauke Jentsch through on goal. Alberto Caballero clumsily knocks into Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
42.42
Gabriel Iglesias flicks a high ball forward to Martin Pastor who takes it down. Martin Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
44.51
Urvin Leiwakabessy threads a neat ball through to Darren Mike. Darren Mike makes a probing pass to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Mike. Darren Mike finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Eugenio Verges had no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the second half underway!
49.30
3-0Juan Gainza comes in with a late challenge on Urvin Leiwakabessy. The referee calls over Juan Gainza and warns him to calm down! Urvin Leiwakabessy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.04
Darren Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch plays a one-two with Rafael Carmona and rushes in on goal... Hauke Jentsch cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
60.06
Jordi Jongen knocks the ball to his team mate, Urvin Leiwakabessy. Urvin Leiwakabessy hits a low pass to Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Eugenio Verges manages to gather it.
61.51
Alberto Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Iglesias. Gabriel Iglesias flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. Luis Vega gets down and covers it.
69.44
3-0Darren Mike barges into Leonardo Garrido. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Garrido gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.47
Rafael Hernandez barges into Djimi Henrot. The referee calls over Rafael Hernandez and warns him to calm down! Djimi Henrot runs off the knock.
78.47
Robert Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.45
3-0Jose Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Juan Gainza controls it well on his chest. Juan Gainza threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Iglesias. Gabriel Iglesias makes a pass forward but Martin Pastor makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.29
Djimi Henrot flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Vega controls it well on his chest. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Greaves.
85.23
Darren Mike flicks a high pass forward. Robert Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Greaves shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.38
Djimi Henrot flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Vega who brings the ball under control. Alberto Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Djimi Henrot surges forward with the ball. Djimi Henrot chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from just inside the box. Luis Vega is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
31.8%
47.7%
20.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Mike of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luis Vega (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rafael Hernandez (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Jordi Jongen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Alec Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Greaves (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Darren Mike (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Rafael Carmona (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Bruno Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Jentsch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arturo Roman (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Richard Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Mendez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Vazquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Verges (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Djimi Henrot (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Iglesias (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Pastor (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alberto Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruby Mary (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Mora (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Hidalgo (ATT) | 0 | |