Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
2.27
0-0Enrique Serrano makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Serrano surges forward with the ball. Enrique Serrano cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Enrique Serrano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Kouta Nakata!
3.30
0-0Alejandro Fernandez hits a low pass to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Castro. Abel Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
10.11
0-1Enrique Serrano threads a neat ball through to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Ramos. Juan-Carlos Ramos shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Kouta Nakata has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.20
0-1Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi catches Alejandro Fernandez on the ankles. Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.01
0-1Juan-Carlos Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kouta Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
21.26
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien threads the ball through to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Lucian Nanu manages to keep it out.
22.28
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi takes it forward alone. Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.24
Mark Nyarko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Lucian Nanu.
28.10
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi threads the ball through to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
32.02
Jose Ruiz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barcelona are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.01
Mark Nyarko sees Morgan Jenkins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morgan Jenkins lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lucian Nanu with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid! That brings them back into the game!
39.35
Mark Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual beats his man to it with a header but Lucian Nanu reads it well. Good keeping!
42.35
1-1Juan-Carlos Ramos hacks Alberto Fowler from behind! Juan-Carlos Ramos is shown the yellow card! Alberto Fowler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
With vision, Fernando Campos laces a through ball forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Lucian Nanu keeps it out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
48.02
1-1Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos advances with the ball. Fernando Campos makes a pass forward but Albert Pascual makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
51.55
Jose Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro passes the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. With a superhuman jump, Cesar Loureiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.21
Jose Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Abel Castro who brings the ball under control. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
57.40
Claudio Diez hits a low pass to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Kouta Nakata.
58.09
1-1Corner kick to Barcelona. Claudio Diez plays it out to the edge of the box. Albert Pascual reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.12
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien decides to run forward with the ball. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Ruiz.
61.19
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks the ball forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.08
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi threads a neat ball through to Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko sees space and advances. Mark Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
77.12
Mark Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Campos shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Lucian Nanu!
78.08
Fernando Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins makes a convincing header. Lucian Nanu manages to gather it easily.
79.03
1-1Jose Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Morgan Jenkins. Jose Ruiz is warned by the referee! Morgan Jenkins stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.28
Gregorio Lopez makes an attacking run forward. Gregorio Lopez shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.00
1-2Atlético de Madrid are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
30.3%
44.9%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mark Nyarko of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kouta Nakata (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Abel Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Fowler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Philipp Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mark Nyarko (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Albert Pascual (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Pascual (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Morgan Jenkins (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marcus Partin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Soto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Joachim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lucian Nanu (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Elena Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enrique Serrano (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Lopez (DEF) | | 8 |
| 5. | Alejandro Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Ruiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Claudio Diez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID) | | 7 |
| 10. | Cesar Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Abel Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfredo Diez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Vila (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Caminero (ATT) | 0 | |