Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Carlos Cortes.
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 Carlos Cortes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Gabriel Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Martinez. Ernesto Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres plays a one-two with Martin Verges and rushes in on goal... Juan Torres tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
8.12
0-1Diego Di Cara makes a simple pass to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem whips in a cross ball towards Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara makes a convincing header. Francisco Farinos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.01
Gabriel Farinos threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Martinez. Ernesto Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Ernesto Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.21
0-1Francesco Porro sees space and advances. Francesco Porro lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Francisco Farinos!
18.13
Ljubisa Nappi makes a simple pass to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem plays a quick one-two with Giuseppe Damiani and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Harvey Overbeek-Bloem provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.20
Martin Verges plays the ball forward to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.21
Rafael Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Rick Dos Santos had no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
30.55
Harvey Overbeek-Bloem knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Francisco Farinos smothers it!
32.16
1-1Eugenio Martinez clumsily knocks into Manuele Zanon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuele Zanon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.59
Daniel Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Farinos. Gabriel Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
34.55
1-1Ljubisa Nappi catches Daishin Watanabe on the ankles. Ljubisa Nappi is warned by the referee! Daishin Watanabe stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.43
1-1Gabriel Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Farinos.
38.58
1-1Giuseppe Damiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Del Sol clears it off the line with his head!
39.37
Gabriel Farinos threads a neat ball through to Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Marquitos who takes it down. Rafael Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off the second half!
48.45
Ljubisa Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Porro controls it well on his chest. Francesco Porro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francesco Porro shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
51.05
Juan Torres barges into Ljubisa Nappi. The referee calls over Juan Torres and shows him a yellow card! Ljubisa Nappi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.36
Martin Verges knocks the ball forward to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rick Dos Santos smothers it!
57.02
Gabriel Farinos plays the ball forward to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Rubio.
59.41
Eugenio Martinez makes a probing pass to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
60.48
2-1Real Madrid have made a substitution with Ricardo Reyes replacing Juan Torres .
61.54
With intelligent vision, Gabriel Rubio plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.07
Ljubisa Nappi threads a neat ball through to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem plays a one-two with Eugenio Pena and advances towards the goal... Harvey Overbeek-Bloem makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.41
Nikolas Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani directs the ball goalwards with his head but Francisco Farinos is on top of it.
73.17
Ricardo Reyes sees Richard Kalac in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Kalac shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.31
Harvey Overbeek-Bloem flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Francisco Farinos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.39
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Danny Bower replacing Daniel Del Sol and Oscar Sanz replacing Arturo Gimenez .
83.54
Ljubisa Nappi threads the ball through to Francesco Porro. Seeing a gap ahead, Francesco Porro plays the ball forward to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
24.3%
42.9%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daishin Watanabe of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Francisco Farinos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Farinos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Daniel Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernesto Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Arturo Gimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Marquitos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daishin Watanabe (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Richard Kalac (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Juan Torres (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Danny Bower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rick Dos Santos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ljubisa Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco Porro (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Diego Di Cara (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Manuele Zanon (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Giuseppe Damiani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harvey Overbeek-Bloem (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Guillermo Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Oswald (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuele Del Prete (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ramon Schaap (ATT) | 0 | |