Dynamo Kyiv 2-2 Real Madrid:Two Ronaldo goals in the last five minutes level an otherwise dire match
REAL MADRID VS DINAMO KYIV
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Matchday 6 of the Champions League had little riding on it for Real Madrid and their opponent, Dynamo Kyiv. With the Whites already through to the Last 16 of the competition, and the Ukrainians playing for pride in this campaign, Fabio Capello used the match as a screening test for several members of the Castilla youth squad. In a relatively lackluster performance by both sides, Ronaldo was able to score his first two goals in Europe in two years to draw the match moments before the final whistle.
As expected, there were several new faces in coach Fabio Capello's starting lineup for Wednesday's Champions Legue match against Dynamo Kyiv. With Beckham initially sticking to the left flank, three Real Madrid youth team players made their 2006 European debut. Torres joined Mejía in the centre of the defence, De la Red occupied the centre of the midfield with Diarra with Nieto along the right, and Cassano and Ronaldo led the attack. With a spot in next round already a lock, it was the perfect match for the Italian manager to experiment, regardless of the final score.
With nothing more resting on the match for the Whites, and a Dynamo squad playing for pride and to warm up their fans on a frigid Ukraine night, the final Champions League game of 2006 got underway with the Madridistas the more decisive side. They had to get used to the field conditions as quickly as possible, and Real Madrid looked to touch the ball as frequently as they could. Rubén de la Red had the first effort on goal with a long strike just six minutes in, but the youngster didn't manage to get direction on the shot.
Dynamo strike first
Dynamo Kyiv continued pressuring and created several dangerous threats in the last third of the pitch. Real Madrid's defence and midfield were porous at best, and the home side took advantage. First, a quick counterattack in minute 11, and then the first goal of the match two minutes later. Madrid lowered their intensity, and there was no one covering themself in glory. A cross from the left flank found Shatskikh's boot and sailed by Diego López.
Youngsters play well
Down one, the players -decked out in away black- reacted. Capello changed tactics and Nieto and Beckham swapped wings. The Englishman also played a more central role in attack, and one of his balls found Cassano, who had beaten the offside trap and looked to lift it over the keeper, but Shovkovskiy made an exceptional save. Moments earlier, a pacey, skillful Nieto had made a confident run along the right wing. The youth teamer loves to take on the opponent and was very active on both flanks. The same goes for Torres in the centre of the defence. The men from Real Madrid Castilla were rising to the opportunity.
But the game wasn't shaping up and even took a turn for the worst when Shatskikh struck home his second of the night. Dynamo caught Diego López in no man's land, but the Madridista keeper got back in time to make a good save. Unfortunately for Casillas' backup, the ricochet ended up in the back of the net. Salgado and Ronaldo tried to cut into the lead to no avail. There was no one in the middle or up front, and there were no options nor any outlets.
Madrid come back
After 15 minutes to clear their heads and reorganise, Ronaldo looked just as determined to lead the turnaround as he did against Athletic Bilbao. The Brazilian had given glimmers of his recovery with a couple of individuals plays in the first half, and in the second he set Beckham up perfectly with a back-heel. It was a great effort by the Englishman which struck the post. Both teams pressed on with lots of ambition. Diego López was forced to make a save on what could have been Kyiv's third of the night, and then a well constructed play by Real Madrid ended with a good shot by Roberto Carlos, but Nieto was unable to find the rebound. Two Ronaldo goals in two minutes drew the match in the waning moments of the game. The Brazilian now has three scores in two matches, which bodes well for a Real Madrid side who travel to Sevilla in League play on Saturday.
MATCH REPORT:
2 – DYNAMO KYIV: Shovkovskiy; Markovic, Rodrigo, Rodolfo, Nesmachniy; Gusev, Yssuf, Mikhalik, Belkevich; Milevskiy (Rotan 84’) and Shatskikh.
2 – REAL MADRID Casillas; Salgado, Mejía, Torres, Roberto Carlos; Beckham, Diarra, De la Red (Javi García 69’), Nieto (Valero 68’); Cassano and Ronaldo.
GOALS:
1-0, min. 13: Shatskikh strikes good ball crossed in from left wing.
2-0, min. 27: Shatskikh beats Diego López off ricochet.
2-1, min. 86: Ronaldo sends ball into net after lovely flick on by Javi García.
2-2, min. 88: Ronaldo penalty kick.
REFEREE: Michael Riley (England). Yellow cards to Rodrigo (28’) and Ronaldo (36’).
NOTES: Matchday 6 of the group stage of the Champions League.
2 – DYNAMO KYIV: Shovkovskiy; Markovic, Rodrigo, Rodolfo, Nesmachniy; Gusev, Yssuf, Mikhalik, Belkevich; Milevskiy (Rotan 84’) and Shatskikh.
2 – REAL MADRID Casillas; Salgado, Mejía, Torres, Roberto Carlos; Beckham, Diarra, De la Red (Javi García 69’), Nieto (Valero 68’); Cassano and Ronaldo.
GOALS:
1-0, min. 13: Shatskikh strikes good ball crossed in from left wing.
2-0, min. 27: Shatskikh beats Diego López off ricochet.
2-1, min. 86: Ronaldo sends ball into net after lovely flick on by Javi García.
2-2, min. 88: Ronaldo penalty kick.
REFEREE: Michael Riley (England). Yellow cards to Rodrigo (28’) and Ronaldo (36’).
NOTES: Matchday 6 of the group stage of the Champions League.
Match summary by Luis Navarro
Photos by Ángel Martínez
Special correspondents to Kyiv, Ukraine
Translation by Matthew Goltz
Labels: DINAMO KYIV, Highlights, REAL MADRID, Video
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