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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 17,467 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Sanz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n Sanz.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off!
4.25
0-0Franceco Rutzittu flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Alonso shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
14.52
0-1Arturo Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Ibanez passes the ball forward to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.53
Isaiah Impey makes a simple pass to Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
27.46
0-1With imagination, Isaiah Impey laces a weighted ball forward to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Des Woodgate.
28.29
0-1Sergio Tavares takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Mauricio Castro rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.37
0-1Eduardo Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Sergio Tavares. Sergio Tavares passes the ball forward to Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Ibanez.
32.08
Matt Riza threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
33.54
Rainer Ziege picks a pass forward to Matt Riza. Matt Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez shoots from distance but Isaiah Luzhny reads it well. He makes it look easy!
34.46
Without breaking stride, Matt Riza plays the ball forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.51
Enrique Marquitos makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Marquitos shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
38.14
Ignacio Pasanen advances with the ball. Ignacio Pasanen passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort but Des Woodgate is on top of it.
39.03
Pius Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Miguel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.42
Isaiah Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Castro. Mauricio Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
44.04
0-1Eduardo Fuentes clumsily knocks into Romero P. José Mari. The referee calls over Eduardo Fuentes and shows him a yellow card! Romero P. José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Matt Riza threads the ball through to Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ignacio Pasanen.
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. Elche CF 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 the second half!
53.51
0-1Matt Riza sees Roberto Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Rivalta but he's offside!
60.40
0-1Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Gimenez replacing Enrique Marquitos and Cosimo Parisi replacing Eduardo Fuentes .
61.48
Ignacio Pasanen laces a through ball forward to Franceco Rutzittu. Franceco Rutzittu kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Castro. Mauricio Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.11
Franceco Rutzittu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Franceco Rutzittu whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Castro. Mauricio Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Des Woodgate with no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
79.24
Isaiah Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
81.21
Franceco Rutzittu knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
83.57
Pius Van Beukering threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Rivalta. Mariano Rivalta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Isaiah Luzhny manages to gather it.
87.13
1-1Pius Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Marquez. Roberto Marquez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Cosimo Parisi blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Matt Riza makes a probing pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
20.7%
48.8%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Castro of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Luzhny (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ignacio Pasanen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gianluca Cozza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Fuentes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Franceco Rutzittu (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Enrique Marquitos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Impey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sergio Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Alonso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Castro (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Roberto Suarez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gavin Inglis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cosimo Parisi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Gimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Des Woodgate (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matt Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arturo Ibanez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rainer Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pius Van Beukering (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Romero P. José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Barbosa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Roberto Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mariano Rivalta (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Steve Charlton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Pamarot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Makin (MID) | 0 | |