Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 20,160 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
3.27
Eric Zick barges into Martin Verges. The referee calls over Eric Zick and warns him to calm down! Martin Verges runs off the knock.
10.34
Eugenio Martinez makes a probing pass to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac plays a one-two with Arturo Gimenez and rushes in on goal... Richard Kalac shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
14.57
Ernesto Martinez passes the ball forward to Luis Marques. Luis Marques makes a probing pass to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
16.10
Brian Dixon threads a neat ball through to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Patrick Meyer. Excellent save.
18.39
Julian Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Callum Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Callum Sullivan shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
24.13
Jose Javier Campos clumsily knocks into Eugenio Martinez. Jose Javier Campos is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.37
Luis Marques comes in with a late challenge on Brian Dixon. Luis Marques is given a warning by the referee! Brian Dixon runs off the knock.
28.55
Eric Zick threads a neat ball through to Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon threads the ball through to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos edges inside the box! Jose Javier Campos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ernesto Martinez.
32.58
Julian Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Martinez. The referee brings Julian Marcos to one side and gives him a warning! Eugenio Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.31
Arturo Gimenez sees Mauricio Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Kiko advances inside the box! Mauricio Kiko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Madrid!
36.35
Daniel Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Luis Marques who takes it down. Luis Marques flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Kiko controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
44.45
Martin Vicente takes it forward alone. Martin Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Gento.
45.00
Daniel Del Sol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Marques. Luis Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Salamanca kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Martin Vicente sees Brian Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.06
Roberto Gento flicks a high pass forward. Martin Verges controls it well on his chest. Martin Verges advances with the ball. Martin Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.11
Arturo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Kiko shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.40
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Godwin Oliseh replacing Ernesto Martinez .
73.01
Pedro Moya flicks a high pass forward. Martin Vicente controls it well on his chest. Martin Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.51
Roberto Gento pushes up the pitch. Roberto Gento flicks a high pass forward. Luis Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Marques makes a defence splitting pass to Eugenio Martinez. Some good footwork from Eugenio Martinez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.43
Roberto Gento threads the ball through to Luis Marques. Luis Marques makes a probing pass to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Norman Naylor manages to gather it.
84.57
Real Madrid are dictating the run of play here today.
85.30
Roberto Gento knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez plays the ball forward to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe plays a one-two with Richard Kalac and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Daishin Watanabe provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Fernando Romero.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
30.9%
69.1%
Play Area
27.9%
41.2%
30.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Kiko of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Norman Naylor (GK)
7
2.Pedro Moya (DEF)
6
3.Eric Zick (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Romero (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Julian Marcos (MID)
6
7.Martin Vicente (MID)
7
8.Brian Dixon (MID)
7
9.Jose Javier Campos (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Callum Sullivan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Arturo Navarro (ATT)
6
 
12.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
0
13.Arno Müller (MID)
0
14.Dino Codognola (MID)
0

1.Patrick Meyer (GK)
6
2.Ernesto Martinez (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Gento (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Del Sol (DEF)
6
5.Luis Marques (MID)
7
6.Arturo Gimenez (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Martinez (MID)goal scored
8
8.Martin Verges (MID)
7
9.Daishin Watanabe (ATT)
6
10.Richard Kalac (ATT)
6
11.Mauricio Kiko (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
6
13.Hugo Iglesias (MID)
0
14.Pablo Medina (ATT)
0