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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) newcastle united's Casey Titmuss started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Real Madrid C.F.'s Deon Edwards in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye newcastle united's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Casey Titmuss in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ronny Hay saved Real Madrid C.F. from getting behind. Casey Titmuss received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Ronny Hay tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kev Bayford received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Ronny Hay tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 14th minute, newcastle united's Casey Titmuss fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Ronny Hay was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Will Clifton in the 21st minute of play forced newcastle united's goalkeeper Martin Berry to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Casey Titmuss's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ronny Hay was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Deon Edwards's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Martin Berry read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. Will Clifton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 27 minutes, Kev Bayford managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. newcastle united's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kev Bayford was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Real Madrid C.F. booed when newcastle united was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Casey Titmuss didn't get a good kick on the ball. Terry Elliot received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Martin Berry tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Will Clifton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Real Madrid C.F. booed when newcastle united was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Seth Thornton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ronny Hay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Casey Titmuss, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Gez Frain kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. When Kev Bayford came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the newcastle united fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Kev Bayford couldn't finish the play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Deon Edwards to make the kick off. In a very dangerous position, a player in newcastle united fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 55th minute. Penalty! When the match had been going on for 57 minutes, Real Madrid C.F.'s Jim Hedley got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Martin Berry. Will Clifton succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-2 in the 61st playminute. After having played for 66 minutes, Will Clifton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Real Madrid C.F.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Will Clifton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gez Frain kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Casey Titmuss fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ronny Hay having to interfere. In the 72ndth minute of the game Kev Bayford who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Madrid C.F.'s Ronny Hay was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Kev Bayford struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Ronny Hay didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for newcastle united. Casey Titmuss fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ronny Hay having to interfere. In the 84thth minute of the game Casey Titmuss who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Madrid C.F.'s Ronny Hay was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 87th match minute, newcastle united was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Seth Thornton to maneuver through the defense. In the 93rdth minute of the game Kev Bayford who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Madrid C.F.'s Ronny Hay was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. newcastle united's Martin Berry proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 98th minute of the match, managed to save newcastle united from getting a goal against them. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see newcastle united lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.