Match Report


Real MadridReal Madrid     ValenciaValencia
gavin Hallgavin Hall Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Magnus SigthorssonM. Sigthorsson76
G
1
G
80Facundo AvilaF. Avila
Joakim KurstotJ. Kurstot68
D
2
D
75Romarin JobR. Job
Nacer ComisettiN. Comisetti71
D
3
D
78Andres PenaA. Pena
Roberto TalanR. Talan77
D
captain4
D
75Jean Pierre IsmaëlJ. Ismaël
Darren BallD. Ball69
D
5
M
83Benjamín FigueroaB. Figueroa
Carmine BiliottiC. Biliotti80
M
6
M
80Wilson DavidW. David
Nuno PostigaN. Postiga78
M
7
M
87Stephan AmoahS. Amoah
Thomas BravoT. Bravo78
A
8
M
85Christian DilisoC. Diliso
Peter SørensenP. Sørensen67
A
9captain
A
85Nico MüllerN. Müller
Scott NivenS. Niven73
A
10
A
69Walter BaggioW. Baggio
Msaddeck ToyesM. Toyes73
A
11
A
73Martin SakhoM. Sakho
 
Sven BoumaS. Bouma67
M
12
D
33Richard MaddisonR. Maddison
Carmine VenturinC. Venturin72
M
13
M
61Luis OrtizL. Ortiz
Alfredo VidalA. Vidal69
A
14
A
71Simon KurthS. Kurth

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Torres.


0.00
Valencia kick off!
2.53
Andres Pena knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Diliso. Christian Diliso flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio controls it well on his chest. Walter Baggio whips in a cross ball towards Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
14.23
Wilson David chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Müller. Nico Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Magnus Sigthorsson who gathers it comfortably.
16.53
Benjamín Figueroa sees space and advances. Benjamín Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Ball.
22.46
Wilson David sees Nico Müller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Müller plays a scrappy one-two with Walter Baggio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nico Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Magnus Sigthorsson.
23.47
It's a corner kick which Wilson David takes quickly, playing the ball short to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.16
Nuno Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Msaddeck Toyes. Msaddeck Toyes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Facundo Avila. Excellent save.
26.52
Andres Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamín Figueroa. Benjamín Figueroa decides to run forward with the ball. Benjamín Figueroa threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Martin Sakho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Valencia!
32.42
Christian Diliso flicks a high ball forward to Martin Sakho who takes it down. Martin Sakho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.57
Nuno Postiga plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven puts a great ball through but Peter Sørensen is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
34.06
Jean Pierre Ismaël gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Nico Müller plays a one-two with Martin Sakho and advances towards the goal... Nico Müller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Müller!
38.57
Roberto Talan flicks a high pass forward. Carmine Biliotti collects the pass. Carmine Biliotti flicks a high pass forward. Peter Sørensen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
40.55
Carmine Biliotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.23
Stephan Amoah makes a beautiful solo run. Stephan Amoah knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Walter Baggio is offside!
45.00
Nacer Comisetti receives the ball from a throw-in from Joakim Kurstot. Nacer Comisetti flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Postiga who takes it down. Nuno Postiga threads the ball through to Msaddeck Toyes. Msaddeck Toyes finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
With a delightful solo run, Nuno Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Nuno Postiga advances inside the box! Nuno Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Facundo Avila reads it well. Nice save!
48.28
Benjamín Figueroa brings the ball forward. Benjamín Figueroa plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Müller and advances towards the goal... Benjamín Figueroa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Magnus Sigthorsson.
49.24
Wilson David takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Nico Müller shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.54
Carmine Biliotti decides to run forward with the ball. Carmine Biliotti knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen beats his man to it with a header but somehow Facundo Avila manages to keep it out.
53.04
Andres Pena barges into Msaddeck Toyes. The referee calls over Andres Pena and warns him to calm down! Msaddeck Toyes stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.49
Wilson David flicks a high ball forward to Nico Müller who takes it down. Nico Müller puts a great ball through but Martin Sakho is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.26
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Sven Bouma replacing Darren Ball and Alfredo Vidal replacing Thomas Bravo .
61.32
Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Martin Sakho who brings the ball under control. Martin Sakho shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Magnus Sigthorsson. What a save!
69.30
Nuno Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Vidal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
71.37
Nacer Comisetti breaks forward. Nacer Comisetti hits a low pass to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Msaddeck Toyes. Msaddeck Toyes heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Madrid!
77.26
Romarin Job hits a low pass to Christian Diliso. Christian Diliso flicks a high pass forward. Martin Sakho collects the pass. Martin Sakho rushes past Nacer Comisetti! Some good footwork from Martin Sakho provides some space. He shoots at goal but Roberto Talan is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.38
With a delightful solo run, Nuno Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Nuno Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
85.58
Romarin Job flicks a high ball forward to Wilson David who takes it down. Wilson David flicks a high pass forward. Walter Baggio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Baggio whips in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. Nico Müller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Magnus Sigthorsson!
87.48
Roberto Talan runs forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Roberto Talan plays the ball forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen makes a pass forward but Msaddeck Toyes is yards offside!
89.20
Nuno Postiga makes a simple pass to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean Pierre Ismaël.
90.00
Wilson David makes a simple pass to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Madrid

Valencia
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
26.4%
44.8%
28.7%

Scorers
Msaddeck Toyes 71
Martin Sakho 27
Nico Müller 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Müller of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Magnus Sigthorsson (GK)
7
2.Joakim Kurstot (DEF)
6
3.Nacer Comisetti (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Talan (DEF)
7
5.Darren Ball (DEF)
6
6.Carmine Biliotti (MID)
6
7.Nuno Postiga (MID)
8
8.Thomas Bravo (ATT)
6
9.Peter Sørensen (ATT)
6
10.Scott Niven (ATT)
6
11.Msaddeck Toyes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Sven Bouma (MID)
6
13.Carmine Venturin (MID)
0
14.Alfredo Vidal (ATT)
6

1.Facundo Avila (GK)
8
2.Romarin Job (DEF)
7
3.Andres Pena (DEF)
6
4.Jean Pierre Ismaël (DEF)
6
5.Benjamín Figueroa (MID)
8
6.Wilson David (MID)
7
7.Stephan Amoah (MID)
6
8.Christian Diliso (MID)
6
9.Nico Müller (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Walter Baggio (ATT)
6
11.Martin Sakho (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Richard Maddison (DEF)
0
13.Luis Ortiz (MID)
0
14.Simon Kurth (ATT)
0