Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
8.51
Oscar Sanchez threads the ball through to Jared Collins. Jared Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.44
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi sees Sebastiao Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.36
Jared Collins flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier collects the pass. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.57
Juan-Carlos Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Quim Nunes. The referee brings Juan-Carlos Pascual to one side and gives him a warning! Quim Nunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.50
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
27.26
Jared Collins threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos cuts inside the box! Carlos Dario Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.58
Fouad Boukhari hacks Abel Barros from behind! The referee calls over Fouad Boukhari and shows him a yellow card! Abel Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.42
Jose Fortes Roman makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Roman plays a quick one-two with Roger Sier and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Roman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
36.29
Roger Sier catches Alejandro Martin on the ankles. The referee warns Roger Sier to calm down! Alejandro Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.05
Philipp Gelb chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Martin. Alejandro Martin shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Fernando Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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. Real Betis Balompié 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
Atlético de Madrid kick off the second half!
47.40
Marcus Partin makes a probing pass to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Gento who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Gento whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Samuel Ramos.
48.08
Fernando Campos darts forward. Fernando Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Martin. Alejandro Martin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Samuel Ramos!
54.12
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
67.24
Fouad Boukhari threads the ball through to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs tries a spectacular long range effort but Kouta Nakata is on top of it.
71.17
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Martin. Alejandro Martin whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.39
Philipp Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Gento who takes it down. Nicolas Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Martin. Alejandro Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Samuel Ramos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.14
Fouad Boukhari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz heads the ball goalwards. Kouta Nakata is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.18
Oscar Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Jared Collins controls it well on his chest. Jared Collins flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Dario Ramos who takes it down. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
27.1%
45.8%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Ruiz of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Ramos (GK)
8
2.Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
6
3.Quim Nunes (DEF)
6
4.Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Sanchez (DEF)
6
6.Albert Ruiz (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Jared Collins (MID)
7
8.Fouad Boukhari (MID)yellow card
5
9.Roger Sier (ATT)
6
10.Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Lennart Sachs (ATT)
6
 
12.Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
0
13.Richard James (MID)
0
14.Guillermo Ruiz (DEF)
0