Match Report


Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid     Celta VigoCelta Vigo
Gerry MontenegroGerry Montenegro Computer Player Computer Player
Kouta NakataK. Nakata79
G
1
G
66Jose Fortes MartinJ. Martin
Victor MenendezV. Menendez70
D
2
D
68Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Alberto FowlerA. Fowler72
D
3
D
68Juan-Carlos RuizJ. Ruiz
Alfredo FerrerA. Ferrer72
D
4
D
67Egbert Van Der WoerdtE. Van Der Woerdt
Claudio IzquierdoC. Izquierdo70
D
5
M
68Roberto MarinR. Marin
Hamed Modibo Dja EttienH. Dja Ettien76
M
6
M
63Victor PascualV. Pascual
Mark NyarkoM. Nyarko75
M
7
M
56Victor GuerreroV. Guerrero
Fernando CamposF. Campos86
M
8
M
45Rodolfo MonteroR. Montero
Albert PascualA. Pascual76
A
9captain
A
69Eduardo RibeiroE. Ribeiro
Jason JoachimJ. Joachim72
A
captain10
A
65Hugo RamosH. Ramos
Nuno MartinsN. Martins71
A
11
A
60Paulo TeixeiraP. Teixeira
 
Abel BarrosA. Barros74
D
12
D
67Rudy GrégoireR. Grégoire
Pablo CabreraP. Cabrera75
M
13
D
65Steve SummerbeeS. Summerbee
Morgan JenkinsM. Jenkins77
A
14
D
65Nicolas SanzN. Sanz

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 17,860 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
2.15
Fernando Campos flicks a high pass forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien who brings the ball under control. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Juan-Carlos Ruiz is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
6.51
Jose Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Van Der Woerdt. Egbert Van Der Woerdt hits a low pass to Paulo Teixeira. Paulo Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Izquierdo.
9.39
Victor Menendez makes a probing pass to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins flicks a high pass forward. Albert Pascual collects the pass. Albert Pascual knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ramos.
12.24
Alfredo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Martins collects the pass. Nuno Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
14.42
Juan-Carlos Ruiz clumsily knocks into Jason Joachim. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Ruiz and warns him to calm down! Jason Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.02
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien makes a simple pass to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual plays a one-two with Mark Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Albert Pascual provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Martin manages to gather it comfortably.
16.03
Albert Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins whips in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jose Fortes Martin reads it well. Superb keeping!
20.05
Egbert Van Der Woerdt runs forward with the ball. Egbert Van Der Woerdt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Izquierdo.
21.25
Claudio Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Fowler. Alberto Fowler knocks the ball forward to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim whips in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. With a superhuman jump, Albert Pascual connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.11
Rodolfo Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin tries a spectacular long range effort but Kouta Nakata reads it well. Great save!
32.25
With intelligent vision, Claudio Izquierdo laces a through ball forward to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim flicks a high pass forward to Albert Pascual who brings the ball under control. Albert Pascual tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
33.08
Egbert Van Der Woerdt comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Martins. The referee calls over Egbert Van Der Woerdt and warns him to calm down! Nuno Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.29
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Jason Joachim collects the pass. Jason Joachim skips past Egbert Van Der Woerdt! Jason Joachim takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
38.35
Victor Menendez makes a simple pass to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim hits a low pass to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
44.08
Fernando Campos passes the ball forward to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Claudio Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos sees Nuno Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Martins passes the ball forward but Albert Pascual is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo kick off!
47.34
With great vision, Roberto Marin plays the ball forward to Paulo Teixeira. Paulo Teixeira shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.07
Victor Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Teixeira. Paulo Teixeira runs straight at the defence! Paulo Teixeira strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paulo Teixeira!
54.15
Atlético de Madrid are keeping most of the possession.
57.52
From the throw-in, Alberto Fowler picks out Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Fowler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Fowler passes the ball forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Fortes Martin with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
61.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.35
Alfredo Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Izquierdo who takes it down. Claudio Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Albert Pascual collects the pass. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.31
Mark Nyarko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Jason Joachim provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
66.52
Paulo Teixeira hits a low pass to Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin rushes past Victor Menendez! Roberto Marin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kouta Nakata manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.57
Roberto Marin clumsily knocks into Fernando Campos. The referee calls over Roberto Marin and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Campos runs off the knock.
72.47
Alberto Fowler threads the ball through to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins plays a one-two with Mark Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Nuno Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.57
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Portuguese player celebrates his hattrick!
77.57
Celta Vigo have made 3 substitutions with Rudy Grégoire replacing Paulo Teixeira, Steve Summerbee replacing Hugo Ramos and Nicolas Sanz replacing Rodolfo Montero .
81.01
Victor Menendez passes the ball forward to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
83.56
Fernando Campos knocks the ball forward to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Jose Ramos catches Nuno Martins on the ankles. Nuno Martins appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
85.57
Alfredo Ferrer pushes up the pitch. Alfredo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Nyarko but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Atlético de Madrid

Celta Vigo
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
24.1%
43.7%
32.2%

Scorers
Albert Pascual 21
Nuno Martins 58, 72, 76
Paulo Teixeira 47, 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Martins of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings