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Madrid really deserved to get better results. Opponent's playing at home, they were able to dominate, especially in the first half, and created a number of goal chances which did not used optimally.
In the third and sixth minute, for example, Cristiano Ronaldo fired accurately to the center of Zaragoza goalkeeper. However, both efforts failed in the hands of Roberto Gago.
Zaragoza has not created a serious threat when Raul Guti fired the ball into the right corner post Zaragoza goalkeeper on 27 minutes. Again, managed to secure goalkeeper Roberto Gago.
Not wanting to be depressed and hold, Zaragoza reduce the intensity of the attack and midfield to secure focus. With the diligent pursuit of their players and steal the ball. The result, though failed to create a serious threat, they are able to make Madrid failed to create goal chances, until the end of the first round.
Entering the second half, Madrid try to do quick attacks. In the 50th minute, Gonzalo Higuain, Ronaldo, Raul and turns off the threat to the host wicket. However, only Raul business which led to touchdowns.
At that time, Raul was in the penalty box Zaragoza. He managed to welcome Ronaldo bait and release a kick from close range, which nest in the middle of the goal Roberto Gago.
Abandonment does not give Zaragoza choice but to attack. They also waive the fortress guarding the affair and moving in unison to build attacks from various sides of the field.
Zaragoza had blocked efforts disasters received a red card Matteo Contini in minute 52 due to prop Higuain. However, they still appear confident and full of determination.
The result, despite not having a game as good bait Madrid, Zaragoza managed to build a neat coordinated attacks. They are always quick to seize the ball back from the opponent.
Zaragoza hard work eventually led to equalizer through Adrian Colunga in minute 61. Being in the middle of the penalty box, managed to reach the bait Abel Colunga Agular and slammed into the middle of goalkeeper Iker Casillas .
Madrid to act quickly and improve coordination of their attacks. Coupled with individual quality, Madrid soon be able to control the situation. Before long, they began to create a wave of serious threats to the Zaragoza goalkeeper. However, only shot Ricardo Kaka in the 82nd minute was the one who managed to nest in the opposing goal.
Ronaldo's goal began with the foresight of feeding the ball to Kaka in the middle of the penalty box enemy. Kaka then had the ball and controlled it twice, before releasing a kick that makes the ball nestle in the bottom right goalpost Zaragoza.
Not wanting to miss an opportunity, Madrid continues to add goals. Unfortunately, a score of 2-1 did not change until the end of the game.
Throughout the match, Madrid controlled the ball as much as 67 percent and creating 12 shots right into the goal from 19 experiments. Meanwhile, Zaragoza managed to make two golden opportunities from seven attempts.
Team Line-up:
Zaragoza: 1-Roberto Gago, 24-Ivan Obradovic, 4-Matteo Contini, 21-Jiri Jarosik, 23-Leonardo Ponzio; 12-Edmilson, 14-Gabi; 8-Ander Herrera (9-Ikechukwu Uche 75), 16-Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias, 18-Eliseu; 25-Humberto Suazo (10-Adrian Colunga 20)
Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas; 12-Marcelo, 4-Sergio Ramos, 19-Ezequiel one may, 2-Alvaro Arbeloa; 23-Rafael van der Vaart (7-Raul 15, 11-Karim Benzema 51), 5-Fernando Gago ( 8-Kaka 75), 22-Xabi Alonso, 14-Guti, 20-Gonzalo Higuain, 9-Cristiano Ronaldo
