Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,311 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
3.51
0-0Julian Sanchez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Julian Sanchez decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Sanchez tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.56
0-0Gabriel Farinos flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Martinez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Butragueno.
9.36
1-0Rafael Marquitos hits a low pass to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards André Quinones. André Quinones heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.07
1-0Gabriel Farinos knocks the ball forward to André Quinones. André Quinones makes a beautiful solo run. André Quinones knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Rafael Camacho is on top of it.
26.07
1-0Florian Birkwald catches Eugenio Martinez on the ankles. The referee calls over Florian Birkwald and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.53
Gabriel Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Martinez. With a delightful solo run, Ernesto Martinez stretches the opposition's defence. Ernesto Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
28.27
Gabriel Farinos sees Eugenio Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Martinez makes a simple pass to Martin Verges. Martin Verges shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.58
1-0Rafael Butragueno barges into Eugenio Martinez. Rafael Butragueno is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.58
1-0Free kick to Real Madrid just outside the area...
32.38
André Quinones takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
33.15
Pablo Torres flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marin comfortably collects the pass. Antonio Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eerik Falt who gathers it comfortably.
36.28
Arturo Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Quinones. André Quinones shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
38.50
Rafael Marquitos makes a probing pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards André Quinones. André Quinones rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rafael Camacho didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.47
Alex Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin whips in a cross ball towards Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer makes a deft header but Eerik Falt is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
42.04
Richard Kalac sees space and advances. Richard Kalac shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
49.09
Daniel Del Sol launches a long ball forward. Juan Torres shoots from outside the area but somehow Rafael Camacho manages to keep it out.
57.50
1-0Daniel Del Sol catches Alberto Nunez in the face with his elbow. Daniel Del Sol is shown the red card!! Alberto Nunez is a little dazed but should be okay.
60.25
1-0Real Madrid have made a substitution with Oscar Sanz replacing Rafael Marquitos .
67.11
Pablo Torres flicks a high pass forward to Alex Telfer who brings the ball under control. Alex Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.12
Alberto Nunez receives the ball from a throw-in from Antonio Marin. Alberto Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alberto Nunez scores for Albacete Balompie!!
75.53
Eugenio Martinez knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres whips in a cross ball towards Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Madrid!
81.43
Ernesto Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Martin Verges who brings the ball under control. Martin Verges sees Juan Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Torres runs straight at the defence! Juan Torres shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.03
Alberto Nunez flicks a high ball forward to Julian Sanchez who takes it down. Julian Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eerik Falt is on top of it.
89.12
2-1Florian Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Telfer but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eerik Falt (GK)
6
2. Gabriel Farinos (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Del Sol (DEF)
3
4. Ernesto Martinez (DEF)
6
5. Martin Verges (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Martinez (MID)
6
7. Arturo Gimenez (MID)
6
8. Rafael Marquitos (MID)
6
9. Juan Torres (ATT)
7
10. Richard Kalac (ATT)
8
11. André Quinones (ATT)
8
12. Alejandro Zubizarreta (DEF)
0
13. Oscar Sanz (MID)
6
14. Daishin Watanabe (ATT)
0
1. Rafael Camacho (GK)
7
2. Florian Birkwald (DEF)
6
3. Julian Sanchez (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Butragueno (DEF)
5
5. Tobias Herzog (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez (MID)
6
7. Enrique Kiko (MID)
6
8. Alberto Nunez (MID)
7
9. Pablo Torres (MID)
6
10. Antonio Marin (ATT)
6
11. Alex Telfer (ATT)
6
12. Gilles Watson (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Gonzalez (ATT)
0
14. Gabriel Garrido (ATT)
0