Match Report: VCF Femenino come away empty handed against Real Madrid CF Femenino (3-1)

VCF Femenino came quick  out of the blocks with a Candela powerful volley which crashed back off the crossbar only three minutes into the first half. Two minutes later, the hosts responded at the other end by rattling Enith’s right-hand post. The contest evened out with both sides looking to dominate possession to fashion chances.

The hosts put pressure on VCF Femenino while they were looking to pounce on the break. Ivana rattled the woodwork halfway through the first half. The home side enjoyed possession while VCF Femenino were made to defend resolutely to keep them at bay.  

The first half finished goalless between Real Madrid CF Femenino and VCF Femenino.

The same script followed in the second half with the hosts tenaciously breaking into the box and VCF looking to pounce on the break at any given opportunity.

Alas, Asllani hit a quick-fire brace inside three minutes. Jansen reduced the deficit a minute later to hand VCF Femenino a lifeline but it was nothing more than a consolation goal and the game ended in a 3-1 away loss to Real Madrid CF Femenino.  

 Match Details:

3. Real Madrid CF Femenino: Yohana, K. Robles (J. Martínez, min.70), Peter, Thaisa, Kaci, M. Oroz (Lorena, min.63), Asllani (M. Ortiz, min.88), M. Cardona, Ivana, Teresa (Olga, min.63), M. Corredera.

Substitutes: S. Ezquerro, Olga, Lorena, Samara, M. Ortiz, J. Martínez, Claudia F., Ari.

 Head coach: David Aznar.

 1. VCF Femenino: Enith, Esther, Pujadas (C. Cubedo, min.75), M. Jiménez, Kerlly R., A. Torrodà, M. Carro, Candela (M. Ortiz, min.80), Salmi (Asun, min.60), Alejandra (Bonsegundo, min.60), Jansen (Anita Marcos, min.75).

Substitutes: Noelia Gil, C. Cubedo, Herrero, M. Ortiz, Asun, Bonsegundo, Anita Marcos.

Head Coach: José López Bargues.

Goals: 1-0, Asllani (min.67); 2-0, Asllani (min.68); 3-0, Asllani (min.70); 3-1, Jansen (min.71).

Referee: Zulema González. Booked Esther (min.45) and Ivana (min.72).

Observations: Matchday 19 of Primera Iberdrola held at Real Madrid’s training ground.