Match Report


Real MadridReal Madrid     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Manny King Manny King
Luis VegaL. Vega69
G
1
G
74Eric AhrensE. Ahrens
Alec DalglishA. Dalglish73
D
2
D
71Romarin GousséR. Goussé
Pietro De LiguoriP. De Liguori72
D
3
D
72Orlando LangerakO. Langerak
Samir HelmerS. Helmer71
D
4
D
73Teddy RobertsT. Roberts
Jordi JongenJ. Jongen71
D
captain5
D
72Claude OuédecC. Ouédec
Alejandro BonfantiA. Bonfanti71
M
6
M
74Rigobert SongR. Song
Harris TaksH. Taks70
M
7
M
75Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames
Giordano PivottoG. Pivotto65
M
8captain
M
74Jaime CastroJ. Castro
Bruno VelosoB. Veloso70
A
9
A
71Gary GreigG. Greig
Jacob BloomerJ. Bloomer68
A
10
A
72Scott WiseS. Wise
Rafael CarmonaR. Carmona68
A
11
A
76Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann
 
Pier G. CorrentP. Corrent62
M
12
M
73Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo
Marcel LangeM. Lange62
M
13
M
69Julian MendezJ. Mendez
Claudio CamineroC. Caminero60
D
14
D
71Alfred PerryA. Perry

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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 18,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Madrid and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.


0.00
Elche CF kick off!
2.29
Harris Taks runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harris Taks threads a neat, attacking ball through to Giordano Pivotto. Giordano Pivotto shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Eric Ahrens. Excellent save.
3.10
Teddy Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song threads a neat ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig flicks a high pass forward. Rigobert Song controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Rigobert Song provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.52
Jacob Bloomer makes a high pass forward. Bruno Veloso shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Bruno Veloso threads the ball through into the box. Rafael Carmona shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Eric Ahrens manages to gather it effortlessly.
6.25
Rigobert Song clumsily knocks into Giordano Pivotto. Rigobert Song is shown the yellow card! Giordano Pivotto stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.15
Giordano Pivotto hacks Romarin Goussé from behind! Giordano Pivotto is warned by the referee! Romarin Goussé stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.20
Ivan Galadames makes a probing pass to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordi Jongen.
18.08
Rigobert Song chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Galadames. Ivan Galadames hits a low pass to Rigobert Song. Jordi Jongen hacks Rigobert Song from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.55
Scott Wise clumsily knocks into Alec Dalglish. Scott Wise is given a warning by the referee! Alec Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.32
Alejandro Bonfanti threads the ball through to Harris Taks. Harris Taks advances inside the box! Harris Taks rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Eric Ahrens!
33.43
Romarin Goussé sees Jaime Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Castro surges forward with the ball. Jaime Castro plays a one-two with Ivan Galadames and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jaime Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.38
Ivan Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.12
Samir Helmer makes a simple pass to Harris Taks. Harris Taks makes an attacking run forward. Harris Taks skips past Teddy Roberts! Harris Taks looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
44.53
Giordano Pivotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jacob Bloomer is offside!
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Madrid start the second half!
57.09
With vision, Alejandro Bonfanti laces a weighted ball forward to Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Roberts.
59.35
Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Harris Taks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harris Taks makes a probing pass to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona makes a defence splitting pass to Giordano Pivotto. Some world-class footwork from Giordano Pivotto provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eric Ahrens effortlessly smothers it!
60.11
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Pier G. Corrent replacing Bruno Veloso .
67.22
Giordano Pivotto makes a beautiful solo run. Giordano Pivotto shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
71.52
Pietro De Liguori plays a long ball forward. Harris Taks passes the ball forward to Pier G. Corrent. Pier G. Corrent tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.21
Alejandro Bonfanti threads a neat ball through to Giordano Pivotto. Giordano Pivotto plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Carmona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Giordano Pivotto provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eric Ahrens manages to gather it.
78.44
Teddy Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro knocks the ball forward to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.43
Ivan Galadames catches Rafael Carmona on the ankles. Ivan Galadames is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Carmona runs off the knock.
85.03
Jaime Castro makes a probing pass to Scott Wise. Scott Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Madrid

Elche CF
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.1%
45.1%
31.9%

Scorers
Gary Greig 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harris Taks of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Luis Vega (GK)
6
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
4.Samir Helmer (DEF)
7
5.Jordi Jongen (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Bonfanti (MID)
6
7.Harris Taks (MID)
9
8.Giordano Pivotto (MID)
8
9.Bruno Veloso (ATT)
6
10.Jacob Bloomer (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Pier G. Corrent (MID)
6
13.Marcel Lange (MID)
0
14.Claudio Caminero (DEF)
0

1.Eric Ahrens (GK)
8
2.Romarin Goussé (DEF)
6
3.Orlando Langerak (DEF)
7
4.Teddy Roberts (DEF)
6
5.Claude Ouédec (DEF)
6
6.Rigobert Song (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ivan Galadames (MID)
6
8.Jaime Castro (MID)
7
9.Gary Greig (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Wise (ATT)
6
11.Jakob Wesselmann (ATT)
6
 
12.Stefan Palumbo (MID)
0
13.Julian Mendez (MID)
0
14.Alfred Perry (DEF)
0