Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 9,044 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Iglesias.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Iglesias.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.18
0-0Shaun Walsh kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Griffin. Matt Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Beda controls it well on his chest. Thomas Beda shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.50
1-0Without breaking stride, Pietro De Liguori plays the ball forward to Carl Mendez. Carl Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Veloso who takes it down. Bruno Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.42
1-0Alejandro Bonfanti barges into Shaun Walsh. The referee brings Alejandro Bonfanti to one side and gives him a warning! Shaun Walsh runs off the knock.
8.43
1-0Pietro De Liguori makes a beautiful solo run. Pietro De Liguori rushes past Hugo Gutierrez! Pietro De Liguori side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Shaun Walsh.
9.55
1-0Robert Greaves takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Francisco Martin gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
10.35
1-0Robert Greaves makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.04
Samir Helmer hoofs the ball up the pitch. Robert Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona powers a header at goal. It's there!! Victor Lopez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.38
Jordi Jongen threads the ball through to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
27.33
2-0Robert Greaves knocks the ball forward to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Harris Taks. With a superhuman jump, Harris Taks connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
32.17
Harris Taks makes an attacking run forward. Harris Taks whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.23
Harris Taks chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.06
Jordi Jongen threads a neat ball through to Harris Taks. Harris Taks flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Carmona collects the pass. Rafael Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
36.12
Alejandro Bonfanti chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.28
Carl Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Harris Taks. Harris Taks threads a neat ball through to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Harris Taks. With a superhuman jump, Harris Taks connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Shaun Walsh is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
44.57
2-0Julian Garcia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Samir Helmer clumsily knocks into Nigel Plowright. Penalty not given!!
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. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD kick off!
47.55
2-0Jordi Jongen makes a strong solo run forward. Jordi Jongen decides to run forward with the ball. Jordi Jongen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona but the linesman indicates offside!
55.41
Francisco Martin chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Garcia. Julian Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright makes a defence splitting pass to Julian Garcia. Julian Garcia comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.19
Samir Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Greaves. Robert Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Greaves. Robert Greaves flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
73.35
Julian Garcia sees Matteo Giampà in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matteo Giampà controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.56
2-1Jordi Jongen clumsily knocks into Julian Garcia. Jordi Jongen is shown the yellow card! Julian Garcia runs off the knock.
78.49
Robert Greaves knocks the ball forward to Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
79.03
Shaun Walsh hacks Rafael Carmona from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.25
Bruno Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch cuts inside the box! Hauke Jentsch muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
85.20
Alejandro Bonfanti knocks the ball forward to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Greaves. Robert Greaves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.22
Rafael Carmona hacks Menno Houwing from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Menno Houwing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
3-1Robert Greaves comes in with a late challenge on Matteo Giampà. Robert Greaves is warned by the referee! Matteo Giampà carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
23.2%
41.5%
35.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Greaves of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luis Vega (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pietro De Liguori (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Samir Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jordi Jongen (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Carl Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Greaves (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Alejandro Bonfanti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Harris Taks (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bruno Veloso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rafael Carmona (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hauke Jentsch (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marcel Lange (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pier G. Corrent (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Victor Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ernesto Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Walsh (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Francisco Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Griffin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Thomas Beda (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Garcia (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Menno Houwing (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matteo Giampà (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nigel Plowright (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Ramirez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Flores (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Almeida (GK) | 0 | |