Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,757 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the first half underway!
2.02
0-0Garry Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Duran. Andres Duran directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.03
0-0Alfredo Velasco knocks the ball forward to Andres Duran. Andres Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Del Sol.
8.06
0-0Carlos Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez sees space and advances. Julian Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vasco Oliveira easily smothers it!
9.31
0-0Romero P. José Mari hacks Arturo Peiro from behind! The referee calls over Romero P. José Mari and warns him to calm down! Arturo Peiro runs off the knock.
12.36
Patricio Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Del Sol.
14.34
Patricio Alonso makes a probing pass to Andres Duran. Andres Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Del Sol.
16.18
Pablo Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Redondo. Alejandro Redondo shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.38
Pablo Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Vasco Oliveira manages to gather it comfortably.
22.00
Pablo Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Hernandez.
24.32
Marcos Del Sol makes a simple pass to Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Redondo. Alejandro Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
27.10
Alfredo Velasco sees space and advances. Alfredo Velasco plays a perfect one-two with Andres Duran and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Velasco takes a shot at goal but Martin Fernandez is on top of it.
30.44
Elena Ramirez clumsily knocks into Antonio Ortiz. Elena Ramirez is warned by the referee! Antonio Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.27
0-0Garry Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz passes the ball forward but Marcel Fromm is offside!
34.55
0-1Patricio Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz plays a perfect one-two with Andres Duran and rushes in on goal... Antonio Ortiz takes a shot at goal. Antonio Ortiz scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
40.30
Arturo Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Velasco. Alfredo Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.35
Arturo Peiro passes the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.28
Pablo Torres makes a simple pass to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Redondo. Alejandro Redondo flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
47.26
Elena Ramirez advances with the ball. Elena Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.19
Pablo Lopez decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Redondo. Alejandro Redondo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.49
Pablo Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
55.41
0-1Patricio Alonso hacks Pablo Torres from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.47
Nicolas Diaz brings the ball forward. Nicolas Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Duran. Andres Duran powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.09
Julian Menendez passes the ball forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.03
Patricio Alonso makes a simple pass to Andres Duran. Andres Duran whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz powers a header at goal. Martin Fernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
66.13
Felipe Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez knocks the ball forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Del Sol. Daniel Del Sol is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.10
Arturo Peiro makes a probing pass to Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson threads the ball through to Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Ramirez.
71.56
Nicolas Diaz threads the ball through to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Andres Duran. Andres Duran connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Martin Fernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
72.21
Alfredo Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
73.08
Pablo Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari shoots from 20 yards but somehow Vasco Oliveira manages to keep it out.
75.42
Pablo Lopez passes the ball forward to Romero P. José Mari. Romero P. José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.27
Andres Duran barges into Felipe Aguilar. The referee calls over Andres Duran and warns him to calm down! Felipe Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.44
Elena Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Redondo. Alejandro Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vasco Oliveira.
83.37
0-1Carlos Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Andres Duran. Carlos Blanco is shown the yellow card! Andres Duran grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
30.5%
45.3%
24.2%
Scorers