Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Atlético de Madrid in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
6.22
Albert Pascual barges into Pietro De Liguori. The referee calls over Albert Pascual and shows him a yellow card! Pietro De Liguori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.39
Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Pivotto controls it well on his chest. Giordano Pivotto flicks a high pass forward. Harris Taks controls it well on his chest. Harris Taks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona but the linesman indicates offside!
9.20
Alfredo Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual advances inside the box! Juan-Carlos Pascual strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Luis Vega manages to gather it easily.
10.43
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien barges into Harris Taks. The referee warns Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien to calm down! Harris Taks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.41
Pablo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Pablo Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Luis Vega. Excellent save.
15.49
Albert Pascual clumsily knocks into Harris Taks. The referee calls over Albert Pascual and warns him to calm down! Harris Taks runs off the knock.
16.30
Pablo Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
18.37
Alfredo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Mark Nyarko collects the pass. Mark Nyarko knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Luis Vega.
20.43
Alejandro Bonfanti takes it forward alone. Alejandro Bonfanti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kouta Nakata gets down and covers it.
22.14
Giordano Pivotto hits a low pass to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Carmona provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.57
Giordano Pivotto passes the ball forward to Alejandro Bonfanti. Alejandro Bonfanti shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kouta Nakata smothers it!
30.38
Alejandro Bonfanti flicks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Pivotto. Giordano Pivotto tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.28
Alberto Fowler makes a probing pass to Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.34
Pablo Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Helmer.
39.42
Pablo Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cabrera. Jordi Jongen hacks Pablo Cabrera from behind! Pablo Cabrera appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.07
Pablo Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien makes a probing pass to Albert Pascual but he's offside!
42.18
Mark Nyarko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
48.27
Giordano Pivotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Kouta Nakata reads it well. Excellent save!
55.41
Victor Menendez sweeps the ball long. Nicolas Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
57.13
Mark Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Carmona plays the ball forward to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Pivotto. Giordano Pivotto connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
61.35
Samir Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Bloomer. Jacob Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kouta Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
63.21
Alec Dalglish threads the ball through to Samir Helmer. Samir Helmer hits a low pass to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Bonfanti. Alejandro Bonfanti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
65.35
Alejandro Bonfanti sees Bruno Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Veloso plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Carmona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Bruno Veloso provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kouta Nakata.
66.37
Harris Taks takes a quick corner, playing it short to Samir Helmer. Samir Helmer flicks the ball on with his first touch. Pietro De Liguori strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.04
Mark Nyarko sees Nicolas Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Luis Vega!
71.11
Pietro De Liguori punts the ball hopefully upfield. Jacob Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Giordano Pivotto. Giordano Pivotto makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.25
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien passes the ball forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual passes the ball forward to Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Gento!
79.20
Claudio Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Fowler who takes it down. Alberto Fowler makes a probing pass to Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.19
Mark Nyarko receives the ball from a throw-in from Pablo Cabrera. Mark Nyarko makes a simple pass to Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento shoots from long range but Luis Vega is on top of it.
84.10
Claudio Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko sees Nicolas Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.04
Mark Nyarko chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Luis Vega. Excellent save.
87.52
Bruno Veloso threads a neat ball through to Harris Taks. Harris Taks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
89.10
Giordano Pivotto flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona deftly passes the ball to Jacob Bloomer, releasing him through on goal. Jacob Bloomer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kouta Nakata with no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
9
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
30%
44.4%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Carmona of Real Madrid

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