ULLEVVAL STADIUM: Martin Ødegaard (16) started for Real Madrid when Vålerenga kept a clean sheet against “Los Galácticos» Sunday. He entered also the pitch after the break but two minutes later the 16-year-old made his.
Ødegaard was definitely Sunday’s names on Norway’s national arena. Both when he warmed up, was presented and got the ball rose noise level among the more than 27,000 attendees. Great talent responded with showing some nice details – and his usual calm with the ball.
– I think he was good. I wish he were a little bolder and took some more chances in their game than what he did today when he had the chance to show off and headed by a man, put some speed and hit a little. Martin live out the dream of many young people in Norway, he is an adventure that is true, yet, said Rekdal NTB after the game.
Through the game’s first 45 minutes showed Ødegaard clear that he wanted to show off in homely climate – and for coach Rafael Benitez. Most cheers was the then 16-year-old denied him with some nice details in a duel with Vålerengas Ivan Näsberg on the right. The subsequent post was also good, but Jesé failed to put the ball between the posts.
– We would like to have a target, but that is occasionally said Ødegaard after the battle.
Smooth start
The first half started in a quiet moment pace. Therefore stalled also the big chances initially. Beyond the second half showed a star-studded Real team some of what lives in them. With a little more precision could both Gareth Bale and Jesé sent white jerseys in the guide. Yet it was Vålerenga who was surrounded gens biggest opportunity after Rasmus Lindkvist came alone against the last stronghold Keylor Navas, but the winger could not outwit Navas.
Many feared enough that Ødegaard should remain in locker room after the break, but the crowd glimpsed hope when great talent was among the eleven who were on the field when the first kick was taken. The hope was nevertheless quickly to disappointment when he barely two minutes later was replaced in favor of Lucas Vázquez. The downturn was not greater than that all at a packed Ullevaal applauded the Norwegian.
– The plan was to play 45 minutes, plus a few extra minutes for the fans, said Benitez.
Moa back
Other half started with 13 switches. Total was undertaken throughout the 22 substitutions during the match. One of those who got the least playing time was the homecoming son Mohammed Abdellaoue. “Moa”, which was ready for Vålerenga Friday gone out when it had been 26 minutes, but was left in the locker room when players started in the last 45.
Like with the first, started the second half very quiet. Not until it was a little over ten minutes remaining lit it at the Ullevaal grass. During a few minutes got Denis Cherychev, Herman Stengel and Borja Mayoral good opportunities, but good goalkeeper achievements at both ends prevented goal.
Towards the end there was also some cry for penalty among Real players but referee Svein Oddvar Moen shook particular on its head.
Important weeks
The next two weeks are very crucial for Martin Ødegaard (16) football future. Great talent’d love shown even a little more of what he is good for pre-season.
Throughout the summer, it has been clear that Ødegaard should follow A-team’s plan until the start of the season in Spain . Now is the last moment before the start of the way, and it must approach a clarification for the youngster.
During training matches there have been two places in the starting 16-year-old.
– I feel I have been shown a little of what I can, but I feel that I can show even more, said Ødegaard said.
Both coach Rafael Benitez and Ødegaard even maintained that they have previously stated the talents future.
– As I have said a number of times we’ve agreed to take this pre-season first. This is the end of it, so we’ll see, said Ødegaard.
– I’ve learned a lot a lot every day and has trained well, he proceeded towards the Norwegian press corps .
– We must remain calm and give him support. Now we will determine what happens next, said Benitez.
Real Madrid start the season with away match against Sporting Gijon on Sunday 23 August. Ødegaard do not want to say anything about it is his goal to be a part of the Real squad since.
– I have not set myself any violent goals. I just want to become better all the time. That’s what drives me on, said Ødegaard. (© NTB)
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