Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 19,945 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.


0.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
3.27
David Mangone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.11
Ernesto Martinez makes a probing pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a probing pass to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Tiago Teixeira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.12
Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Juan Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.49
Rafael Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a convincing header but Tiago Teixeira reads it well. Nice keeping!
15.15
Daishin Watanabe comes in with a late challenge on Kanga Dimy. Daishin Watanabe is shown the yellow card! Kanga Dimy gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.33
Ernesto Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Juan Torres who takes it down. Juan Torres whips in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe makes a convincing header but somehow Tiago Teixeira manages to keep it out.
20.35
Luis Ribeiro barges into Arturo Gimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.44
Arturo Gimenez makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Gimenez shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arturo Gimenez!
26.24
Gabriel Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Verges. Martin Verges finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.44
Rafael Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Inglis.
32.15
Kanga Dimy comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Marquitos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.34
Rafael Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.05
David Mangone plays the ball forward to Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo plays a one-two with Nils Kuzorra and advances towards the goal... Felipe Hidalgo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Numancia kick off!
47.31
With some swift thinking, Daniel Del Sol plays the ball forward to Ernesto Martinez. Ernesto Martinez sees space and advances. Ernesto Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tiago Teixeira gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
48.55
Ernesto Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Nils Kuzorra controls it well on his chest. Nils Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.01
Daishin Watanabe brings the ball forward. Daishin Watanabe whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.44
Arturo Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
54.02
Kanga Dimy pushes up the pitch. Kanga Dimy sees a break and surges forward. Kanga Dimy lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.03
Richard Kalac kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.19
David Mangone passes the ball forward to Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.40
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Ricardo Reyes replacing Daishin Watanabe .
61.44
Gabriel Farinos hits a low pass to Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz threads a neat ball through to Martin Verges. Martin Verges shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.51
Gabriel Farinos hits a low pass to Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jamie Scales.
73.49
Daniel Del Sol laces a through ball forward to Rafael Marquitos. With vision, Rafael Marquitos picks a pass forward to Martin Verges. Martin Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.12
Daniel Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez passes the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.19
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Danny Bower replacing Ernesto Martinez and Eugenio Martinez replacing Martin Verges .
79.28
Eduardo Sanchez makes a simple pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Nieto who takes it down. Ernesto Nieto shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
81.26
Eduardo Sanchez decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards David Mangone. David Mangone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
83.39
Eduardo Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Ribeiro. Luis Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but Francisco Farinos is on top of it.
85.43
Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Reyes who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Tiago Teixeira manages to keep it out.
89.49
Rafael Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Sanz who takes it down. Oscar Sanz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Mangone.
90.00
David Mangone comes in with a late challenge on Richard Kalac. The referee calls over David Mangone and shows him a yellow card! Richard Kalac gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
33.8%
41.2%
25%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Gimenez of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Tiago Teixeira (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Kanga Dimy (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Jamie Scales (DEF)
6
5.Craig Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Ernesto Nieto (MID)
6
7.David Mangone (MID)yellow card
6
8.Felipe Hidalgo (ATT)
6
9.Nils Kuzorra (ATT)
6
10.Luis Ribeiro (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Eduardo Perez (ATT)
6
 
12.Harvey Inia (MID)
0
13.Fernando Lima (GK)
0
14.Paolo Kirkland (MID)
0

1.Francisco Farinos (GK)
7
2.Gabriel Farinos (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Del Sol (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Martinez (DEF)
6
5.Martin Verges (MID)
6
6.Oscar Sanz (MID)
7
7.Arturo Gimenez (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Rafael Marquitos (MID)
7
9.Daishin Watanabe (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
10.Richard Kalac (ATT)
6
11.Juan Torres (ATT)
7
 
12.Danny Bower (DEF)
6
13.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
6
14.Ricardo Reyes (ATT)
6