Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Getafe. A crowd of 20,839 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Vazquez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Vazquez.
0.00
Getafe kick off the first half!
2.22
With a delightful solo run, Chritophe Fournier stretches the opposition's defence. Chritophe Fournier shoots from distance. Solid save from Claudio Jimenez. What a great pair of hands!
22.33
Roberto Talan knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga threads a neat ball through to Maximiliano Figueroa. Maximiliano Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Colin Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.52
Roberto Talan threads the ball through to Carmine Venturin. Carmine Venturin makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Figueroa. Maximiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.20
Regilio Human knocks the ball forward to Francisco Sanchez. Francisco Sanchez shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.05
Carmine Venturin makes a beautiful solo run. Carmine Venturin knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
42.02
Carmine Venturin chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Abdelmalek Demont makes a probing pass to Carmine Biliotti. Carmine Biliotti flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Figueroa collects the pass. Maximiliano Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Elvis Benfari sees space and advances. Elvis Benfari kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Sanchez. Francisco Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nacer Comisetti.
53.15
Nuno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.53
Getafe appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.57
Showing composure, Carmine Venturin plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
66.47
Roberto Talan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carmine Biliotti. Carmine Biliotti flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Figueroa controls it well on his chest. Maximiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Colin Strachan manages to keep it out.
67.01
Mauricio José Mari threads a neat ball through to Olivier Moullec. Olivier Moullec darts forward. Olivier Moullec hits a low pass to Francis Perry. Francis Perry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.58
Generoso Vignaroli passes the ball forward to Leonardo Farinos. Leonardo Farinos sees space and advances. Leonardo Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nacer Comisetti steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.27
Olivier Moullec brings the ball forward. Olivier Moullec threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Sanchez. Francisco Sanchez tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Claudio Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.27
Real Madrid appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
81.54
Abdelmalek Demont hacks Olivier Moullec from behind! Abdelmalek Demont is given a warning by the referee! Olivier Moullec carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.32
Olivier Moullec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Perry. Francis Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.08
Generoso Vignaroli knocks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Fournier. Chritophe Fournier knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Perry. Francis Perry whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
27.9%
43%
29.1%
Scorers
| Thomas Bravo 22, 64 Scott Niven 45 | Francis Perry 67 Francisco Sanchez 75 Miguel Marin 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Bravo of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Jimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joakim Kurstot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nacer Comisetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Talan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abdelmalek Demont (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carmine Venturin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nuno Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carmine Biliotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Thomas Bravo (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Maximiliano Figueroa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sven Bouma (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Sørensen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Msaddeck Toyes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Colin Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mauricio José Mari (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Elvis Benfari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Generoso Vignaroli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Farinos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Olivier Moullec (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Chritophe Fournier (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Regilio Human (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francis Perry (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Francisco Sanchez (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Miguel Marin (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Romero P. Velasco (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Böhm (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Sanchez (GK) | 0 | |
















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