Match Report


Real MadridReal Madrid     Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
gavin Hallgavin Hall Computer Player Computer Player
Claudio JimenezC. Jimenez73
G
1
G
62Carlos SaezC. Saez
Joakim KurstotJ. Kurstot67
D
2captain
D
61Edgar TavaresE. Tavares
Nacer ComisettiN. Comisetti71
D
3
D
58Sylvain BurgessS. Burgess
Roberto TalanR. Talan76
D
captain4
D
57Fernando MolinaF. Molina
Juan-Carlos OrtegaJ. Ortega65
D
5
D
53Luis VergesL. Verges
Darren BallD. Ball66
D
6
M
70Fabio TurciF. Turci
Nuno PostigaN. Postiga77
M
7
M
69Edgar OliveiraE. Oliveira
Carlton ThomsonC. Thomson73
M
8
M
65Patricio NavarroP. Navarro
Eduardo HerreraE. Herrera78
A
9
M
61Andres PardoA. Pardo
Scott NivenS. Niven72
A
10
A
74Ernesto CruzE. Cruz
Peter SørensenP. Sørensen67
A
11
A
64Jose ReyJ. Rey
 
Sven BoumaS. Bouma66
M
12
M
60Frederico CamineroF. Caminero
Fernando JardimF. Jardim70
M
13
A
57Jose CrespoJ. Crespo
Oscar CasO. Cas64
A
14
G
55Gabriel GilG. Gil

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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 15,059 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Torres.


0.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the match underway!
9.35
With great vision, Joakim Kurstot plays the ball forward to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Thomson shoots from long range but Carlos Saez reads it well. Fabulous save!
28.58
Sylvain Burgess chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Turci. Fabio Turci passes the ball forward to Jose Rey. Jose Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
32.11
Patricio Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rey. Jose Rey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
38.36
Carlton Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Luis Verges and the loose ball is cleared up field.
40.14
Ernesto Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Ortega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Ortega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.39
Nacer Comisetti plays the ball forward to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson passes the ball forward to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Saez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates 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
Real Madrid kick off the second half!
47.58
Patricio Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
49.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Thomson plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.43
Edgar Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Cruz collects the pass. Ernesto Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
57.09
Carlton Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Burgess.
61.43
Roberto Talan clumsily knocks into Jose Rey. The referee calls over Roberto Talan and warns him to calm down! Jose Rey runs off the knock.
66.21
Juan-Carlos Ortega hacks Edgar Tavares from behind! Juan-Carlos Ortega is shown the yellow card! Edgar Tavares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.28
Fernando Molina hits a low pass to Fabio Turci. Fabio Turci flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rey. Jose Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
69.20
Edgar Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Rey. Jose Rey knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Cruz. Ernesto Cruz makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Claudio Jimenez with no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
73.34
Carlton Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Peter Sørensen who brings the ball under control. Peter Sørensen shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
75.32
Edgar Oliveira makes a simple pass to Jose Rey. Jose Rey finds some space and shoots from distance. Claudio Jimenez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.32
Villarreal CF have made 3 substitutions with Frederico Caminero replacing Sylvain Burgess, Jose Crespo replacing Edgar Oliveira and Gabriel Gil replacing Jose Rey .
81.48
Nacer Comisetti makes a simple pass to Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. Carlos Saez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
85.37
Nacer Comisetti threads a neat ball through to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson makes a simple pass to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Madrid!
89.26
Frederico Caminero passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jose Crespo. Jose Crespo knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Gil. Gabriel Gil controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ernesto Cruz through on goal. Ernesto Cruz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Joakim Kurstot!
90.00
Carlton Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Madrid

Villarreal CF
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
33.3%
42.9%
23.8%

Scorers
Eduardo Herrera 50, 90
Scott Niven 85
Ernesto Cruz 69
Jose Rey 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Herrera of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Claudio Jimenez (GK)
6
2.Joakim Kurstot (DEF)
6
3.Nacer Comisetti (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Talan (DEF)
5
5.Juan-Carlos Ortega (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Darren Ball (DEF)
6
7.Nuno Postiga (MID)
6
8.Carlton Thomson (MID)
7
9.Eduardo Herrera (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Scott Niven (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Peter Sørensen (ATT)
6
 
12.Sven Bouma (MID)
0
13.Fernando Jardim (MID)
0
14.Oscar Cas (ATT)
0

1.Carlos Saez (GK)
6
2.Edgar Tavares (DEF)
6
3.Sylvain Burgess (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Molina (DEF)
6
5.Luis Verges (DEF)
6
6.Fabio Turci (MID)
6
7.Edgar Oliveira (MID)
7
8.Patricio Navarro (MID)
6
9.Andres Pardo (MID)
6
10.Ernesto Cruz (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Jose Rey (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Frederico Caminero (MID)
6
13.Jose Crespo (ATT)
6
14.Gabriel Gil (GK)
6