0-3: The White's Reserve Beat Sanse



Real has passed the first Spanish Cup test with a team made up of eight reserves. The Whites did not have much trouble in defeating a very hostile San Sebastian. Raul, Portillo and Cambiasso's target made the win. Besides, Riki and Jordi had their dreams come true as they got the chance for a first-team debut. The victory had qualified Madrid for the last sixteen, which will be playing next December 17th. Solari made it all more exciting with his three shots hitting the woodwork.

Last year he became the Spanish Cup top scorer and this year he will not let this reputation down. Guti helped him in this purpose. The white midfielder sent the forward a pass when he was all by himself facing Leal, who, despite touching the ball, did not manage to clear (57'). When the win seemed settled Queiroz started to make the changes. Jordi came on for Raul to play his first official game (64'). Guti had to play as second forward leaving the reserve in the midfield together with Cambiasso.

The final part of the game was a constant series of goal-scoring opportunities. Solari, Portillo and Guti were very close, but the one who got it was Cambiasso when he intercepted a save in the penalty area. Riki also made his debut in the first team and showed us the reason why there are nine targets to his name with the reserve team. Real Madrid passed the Spanish Cup first round without much showy playing but with lots of good work. The nest encounter in this competition will take place next December 17th.

THE MATCH:
0 – SANSE: Leal; Vaqueriza, C. Alberto, Canizares, Romero, Blanco (Carlos Lopez 41´), Torregrosa, Nacho, Redondo (Arias 60´), Javi Moreno (Espino 60´) and Valdivia.
3 – REAL MADRID: Cesar; Borja, Roberto Carlos, Pavon, Ra?l Bravo; Cambiasso, Guti (Riki 80´), Nunez, Solari; Raul (Jordi 64´) and Portillo.
GOALS:
0-1, min.28: Cambiasso assists Raul who beats Leal after having got around the centre of the local defence.
0-2, min.57: Guti passes it to Portillo when he is all by himself, the forward only needs to chip it into the net.
0-3, min.87: Cambiasso scores right after a few saves by Sanse defence.
REFEREE: Ramirez Dominguez, Andalusi Referee Association. He cautioned Nunez (63´), Guti (64´) and Carlos Lopez (82´).
OTHER FACTS: Spanish Cup last thirty-two. Matapinoneras Stadium, 5.000 spectators. Florentino Perez watched the game from the box. Real Madrid B coach Juan Ramon Lopez Caro also was there sitting at Queiroz' bench.