Match Report


Real MadridReal Madrid     NumanciaNumancia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Claudio ButraguenoC. Butragueno71
G
1
G
78Carlos GuardiolaC. Guardiola
Christian BierhoffC. Bierhoff71
D
2
D
68Rodolfo TroiseR. Troise
Antonio FarinosA. Farinos67
D
3
D
64Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie
Frederico RuizF. Ruiz66
D
4
D
57Eugenio HelgueraE. Helguera
Felipe MarinF. Marin61
D
5
D
54Rodolfo LeonR. Leon
Gabi CuzaG. Cuza79
M
captain6captain
M
70Yohan MaquaY. Maqua
Martin SotoM. Soto78
M
7
M
65Eduardo JardimE. Jardim
Pierre-Alain PavonP. Pavon69
M
8
A
74Eduardo GentoE. Gento
Ebi RzasaE. Rzasa75
A
9
A
66Bakary MeyerB. Meyer
Claudio RamirezC. Ramirez70
A
10
A
62Romero P. CastilloR. Castillo
Alejandro VelascoA. Velasco69
A
11
A
50Antonio RodriquezA. Rodriquez
 
Eduardo MarinE. Marin69
M
12
G
76Andre DudilicaA. Dudilica
Jose FarinosJ. Farinos68
M
13
G
75Luca UrsoL. Urso
Oscar WijnenO. Wijnen64
A
14
M
59Mark FilippiniM. Filippini

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Numancia. A crowd of 19,393 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Carcedo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
2.25
Pierre-Alain Pavon flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Ramirez who takes it down. Claudio Ramirez shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
3.17
Eugenio Helguera decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Helguera sees Antonio Rodriquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Meyer. Frederico Ruiz hacks Bakary Meyer from behind! Bakary Meyer appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
6.06
Martin Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez advances inside the box! Claudio Ramirez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Guardiola smothers it!
9.55
Eduardo Jardim makes a probing pass to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
10.01
Pierre-Alain Pavon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
12.26
Antonio Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabi Cuza. Gabi Cuza threads a neat ball through to Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa shoots from 25 yards. Carlos Guardiola gets down and covers it.
15.18
Martin Soto flicks a high pass forward. Ebi Rzasa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ebi Rzasa shoots from outside the area. Carlos Guardiola gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.06
Frederico Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Pavon. Pierre-Alain Pavon plays the ball forward to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Leon.
20.03
Christian Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Pavon. Pierre-Alain Pavon threads a neat ball through to Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
21.52
Yohan Maqua passes the ball forward to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.14
Antonio Farinos flicks a high ball forward to Pierre-Alain Pavon who takes it down. Pierre-Alain Pavon knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa flicks the ball with his head. Carlos Guardiola effortlessly punches it away to safety.
26.21
Eduardo Jardim hits a low pass to Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
27.11
Gabi Cuza flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Ramirez who takes it down. Claudio Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.01
With some swift thinking, Frederico Ruiz plays the ball forward to Gabi Cuza. Gabi Cuza surges forward with the ball. Gabi Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Carlos Guardiola.
29.14
Pierre-Alain Pavon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Frederico Ruiz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.26
Frederico Ruiz threads the ball through to Pierre-Alain Pavon. With vision, Pierre-Alain Pavon plays the ball forward to Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Velasco. Alejandro Velasco tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alejandro Velasco!
33.01
Eduardo Jardim threads a neat ball through to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.26
Gabi Cuza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Ritchie.
40.14
Gabi Cuza threads the ball through to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Leon.
42.59
Eduardo Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
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. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Numancia kick off the second half!
47.10
Antonio Farinos makes a probing pass to Gabi Cuza. Gabi Cuza threads a neat ball through to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
49.12
Eduardo Gento clumsily knocks into Christian Bierhoff. The referee warns Eduardo Gento to calm down! Christian Bierhoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.17
Christian Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Soto. Martin Soto threads a neat ball through to Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
53.21
Frederico Ruiz sees Gabi Cuza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabi Cuza flicks a high pass forward to Ebi Rzasa who brings the ball under control. Ebi Rzasa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
54.27
Yohan Maqua hacks Pierre-Alain Pavon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierre-Alain Pavon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.32
Eduardo Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.20
Duncan Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Jardim collects the pass. Eduardo Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento shoots from outside the area. Claudio Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
60.11
Rodolfo Troise flicks a high ball forward to Yohan Maqua who takes it down. Yohan Maqua threads a neat ball through to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Claudio Butragueno!
61.07
Eduardo Jardim plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.13
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.30
Yohan Maqua flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gento collects the pass. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Claudio Butragueno manages to gather it.
67.12
Gabi Cuza makes a simple pass to Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Velasco. Duncan Ritchie clumsily knocks into Alejandro Velasco. Penalty for Real Madrid!!
67.12
The referee points to the spot..
68.10
Ebi Rzasa calmly steps up. What a cracker!! Carlos Guardiola had no chance!!
69.44
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Castillo who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.19
Eduardo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
78.10
Antonio Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Pavon. Pierre-Alain Pavon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Rzasa. Ebi Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Ramirez. Claudio Ramirez makes a deft header but Carlos Guardiola is on top of it.
81.39
Yohan Maqua runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yohan Maqua knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Antonio Farinos!
83.40
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Meyer who takes it down. Bakary Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.32
Felipe Marin threads the ball through to Martin Soto. Martin Soto flicks a high pass forward. Ebi Rzasa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ebi Rzasa threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alejandro Velasco. Some good footwork from Alejandro Velasco provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.10
Rodolfo Troise comes in with a late challenge on Pierre-Alain Pavon. The referee brings Rodolfo Troise to one side and gives him a warning! Pierre-Alain Pavon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Madrid

Numancia
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
29.9%
41.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Alejandro Velasco 30
Ebi Rzasa 68 (p)
Romero P. Castillo 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Guardiola of Numancia

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

1.Carlos Guardiola (GK)
9
2.Rodolfo Troise (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Ritchie (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Helguera (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Leon (DEF)
6
6.Yohan Maqua (MID)yellow card
6
7.Eduardo Jardim (MID)
8
8.Eduardo Gento (ATT)
7
9.Bakary Meyer (ATT)
6
10.Romero P. Castillo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Antonio Rodriquez (ATT)
6
 
12.Andre Dudilica (GK)
0
13.Luca Urso (GK)
0
14.Mark Filippini (MID)
0