Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 20,370 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz kick off!
2.01
Billy Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
3.12
Frederico Ruiz breaks forward. Frederico Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Velasco and advances towards the goal... Ebi Rzasa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.52
Martin Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.22
Frederico Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Gabi Cuza collects the pass. Gabi Cuza flicks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
16.46
Jimmy De Poli makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy De Poli advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Jimmy De Poli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.55
Christian Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Gabi Cuza. Gabi Cuza threads a neat ball through to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Cruz.
22.41
Martin Soto threads a neat ball through to Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa skips past Fernando Cruz! Ebi Rzasa shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Claudio Butragueno manages to gather it.
39.36
Nicolas Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.20
Jimmy De Poli kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Wimbee. Gerard Wimbee lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Fernando Cruz barges into Alejandro Velasco. Fernando Cruz is warned by the referee! Alejandro Velasco runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Madrid kick off the second half!
51.25
Christian Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Martin Soto controls it well on his chest. Martin Soto makes a probing pass to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa makes a looping header on goal. The ball comes off Fernando Cruz and the loose ball is cleared up field.
54.26
Jimmy De Poli makes a simple pass to Gerard Wimbee. Gerard Wimbee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Ruiz.
57.59
Antonio Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Pavon. Pierre-Alain Pavon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.37
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Edward Salako replacing Gregorio Campos and Enrique Barkero replacing Gerard Wimbee and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.42
Ernesto Garcia threads a neat ball through to Enrique Barkero. Enrique Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.42
Billy Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Ortega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Barkero. Enrique Barkero heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. CD Badajoz are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.09
Antonio Farinos knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Pavon. Pierre-Alain Pavon flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Ramirez who takes it down. Claudio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Salako.
67.26
With a delightful solo run, Adolfo Vazquez stretches the opposition's defence. Adolfo Vazquez shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
69.23
Gabi Cuza clumsily knocks into Billy Mcinnes. Gabi Cuza is warned by the referee! Billy Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.03
Frederico Ruiz sees space and advances. Frederico Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Velasco. Alejandro Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.50
Gabi Cuza knocks the ball forward to Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Cruz.
84.35
Gabi Cuza flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez plays a one-two with Ebi Rzasa and rushes in on goal... Claudio Ramirez tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.06
Cosmin Houtman comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Ruiz. Cosmin Houtman is shown the yellow card! Frederico Ruiz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.04
Jimmy De Poli hacks Pierre-Alain Pavon from behind! Jimmy De Poli is given a warning by the referee! Pierre-Alain Pavon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Gabi Cuza advances with the ball. Gabi Cuza whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Velasco. Alejandro Velasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy De Poli of CD Badajoz

Match Ratings
1.Claudio Butragueno (GK)
6
2.Christian Bierhoff (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Farinos (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Ruiz (DEF)
7
5.Felipe Marin (DEF)
6
6.Gabi Cuza (MID)
7
7.Martin Soto (MID)
6
8.Pierre-Alain Pavon (MID)
6
9.Ebi Rzasa (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Claudio Ramirez (ATT)
6
11.Alejandro Velasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Marin (MID)
0
13.Jose Farinos (MID)
0
14.Oscar Wijnen (ATT)
0