Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 8,568 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Murcia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo  Torres.


0.00
Murcia kick off and get the first half underway!
3.46
Sebastian Kauder makes a probing pass to Ernesto Kiko. Ernesto Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Moreno shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.10
Stephen Mason flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Caminero who takes it down. Alejandro Caminero shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.28
Guillermo Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hidalgo. Francisco Hidalgo shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
9.20
Alfredo Pascual threads the ball through to Eduardo José Mari. Eduardo José Mari sees Francisco Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Hidalgo shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
14.48
Stephen Mason runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Mason shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.58
Alfredo Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Pascual advances with the ball. Alfredo Pascual threads the ball through to Francisco Hidalgo but he's offside!
16.37
Jose Javier Moreno catches Alfredo Pascual on the ankles. Jose Javier Moreno is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Pascual runs off the knock.
26.25
Guillermo Lopez makes a probing pass to Francisco Hidalgo. Francisco Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Kauder.
27.55
Eduardo José Mari hacks Adolfo Molowny from behind! The referee brings Eduardo José Mari to one side and gives him a warning! Adolfo Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.27
Sebastian Kauder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Kiko. Ernesto Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez who takes it down. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.18
Jose Javier Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.44
Patricio Pastor darts forward. Patricio Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
44.02
With some swift thinking, Ernesto Kiko plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Rey who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alfredo Pascual passes the ball forward to Patricio Pastor. Patricio Pastor threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Caminero. Alejandro Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hidalgo. Francisco Hidalgo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Raimond Van Westerop. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
47.08
Miguel Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Moreno but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.50
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo José Mari stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hidalgo. Francisco Hidalgo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.38
Miguel Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Kiko replacing Pedro Ferrer and Gabriel Ortega replacing Mauricio Gimenez .
66.44
Eduardo José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Caminero. Alejandro Caminero shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.20
Felipe Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Caminero. Alejandro Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hidalgo. Francisco Hidalgo connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
73.46
Jose Javier Molina brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Molina shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlético de Madrid are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.33
Patricio Pastor threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Caminero. Alejandro Caminero shoots from outside the area but is denied by Raimond Van Westerop. Excellent save.
78.58
Gabriel Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Velasco collects the pass. Miguel Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Pascual.
83.10
Sebastian Kauder flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Molowny controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Adolfo Molowny stretches the opposition's defence. Adolfo Molowny controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jose Javier Moreno through on goal. Some good footwork from Jose Javier Moreno provides some space. He shoots at goal but Giampiero Vergassola is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.41
Miguel Velasco darts forward. Miguel Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Hidalgo of Murcia