Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 8,022 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Ruiz.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Jose Javier Garrido clumsily knocks into Ernesto Kiko. The referee warns Jose Javier Garrido to calm down! Ernesto Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.07
Ernesto Kiko clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Garrido. The referee brings Ernesto Kiko to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Garrido runs off the knock.
10.44
1-0Adolfo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Rodriguez advances inside the box! Ivan Rodriguez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.53
1-0Jose Javier Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Martinez.
18.27
1-0Edmundo Gimenez hacks Gabriel Lozano from behind! Edmundo Gimenez is warned by the referee! Gabriel Lozano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.19
1-0Guido Sbaglia flicks a high ball forward to Artur Oliveira who takes it down. Artur Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Gimenez who takes it down. Edmundo Gimenez shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
22.51
Adolfo Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.36
Pedro Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gimenez. Edmundo Gimenez powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.19
Ernesto Kiko hacks Romero P. Gutierrez from behind! The referee brings Ernesto Kiko to one side and gives him another warning! Romero P. Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.07
Mauricio Garcia gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Nicolas Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.07
Adolfo Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
48.53
With a delightful solo run, Artur Oliveira stretches the opposition's defence. Artur Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.06
Mauricio Garcia clumsily knocks into Mauricio Gimenez. The referee calls over Mauricio Garcia and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Gimenez runs off the knock.
55.37
Pedro Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Molina controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Molina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.10
Jose Javier Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Gimenez. Edmundo Gimenez cuts inside the box! Edmundo Gimenez shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
61.10
1-1Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Kiko replacing Pedro Ferrer and Gabriel Ortega replacing Mauricio Gimenez .
63.38
Sebastian Kauder knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Kiko. Ernesto Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno who takes it down. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
65.28
Jose Javier Garrido threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz plays a one-two with Edmundo Gimenez and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Cruz shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
69.32
Jose Javier Garrido hits a low pass to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz rushes past Jose Fortes Kiko! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Cruz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
72.25
1-1Jose Fortes Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Kiko. Ernesto Kiko knocks the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards. Robert Mcleod gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.31
Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Calvo replacing Adolfo Molowny .
83.02
Peter van den Broek flicks a high pass forward. Artur Oliveira collects the pass. Artur Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Gimenez. Edmundo Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Raimond Van Westerop. What a great pair of hands!
84.23
1-1Juan-Carlos Calvo knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Mauricio Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Rodriguez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28%
52%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Rodriguez of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raimond Van Westerop (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Velasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Molowny (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ernesto Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivan Rodriguez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jose Javier Moreno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Gimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Ortega (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Robert Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter van den Broek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guido Sbaglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Garrido (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Artur Oliveira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pedro Guerrero (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Cruz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Edmundo Gimenez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gregorio Pirri (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Pichichi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duarte Martins (MID) | 0 | |