Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Compostela. A crowd of 17,275 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Compostela kick off!
2.55
0-0Kafoumba Zaré kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Janes. Martin Janes whips in a cross ball towards Benjamín Cárdenas. Benjamín Cárdenas powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.16
0-0Andy Elliott threads the ball through to Cesar Soares. Cesar Soares makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
8.56
Eduardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Wise who brings the ball under control. Paolo Wise whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.33
Lucien Njanka threads a neat ball through to Benjamín Cárdenas. Benjamín Cárdenas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
12.34
Andres Martin chips the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
16.30
0-0Andres Martin clumsily knocks into Sean Marcon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sean Marcon runs off the knock.
18.13
Antonio Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Medina. Fernando Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Hierro. Antonio Hierro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.16
Kafoumba Zaré takes it forward alone. Kafoumba Zaré knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Martin. Andres Martin connects with a diving header. Nwankwo Adams didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.20
Markus Klinsmann chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Orlandini. Seeing a gap ahead, Ottavio Orlandini plays the ball forward to Andres Martin. Andres Martin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.40
Ottavio Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.53
Antonio Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Medina. Fernando Medina shoots from 20 yards. Marcelo Suárez gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
30.20
Enrique Blanco passes the ball forward to Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Adams!
38.51
Andy Elliott catches Andres Martin on the ankles. Andy Elliott is shown the yellow card! Andres Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.20
Cesar Soares threads a neat ball through to Fernando Medina. Fernando Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Compostela players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
47.39
0-0Antonio Hierro threads a neat ball through to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcelo Suárez who gathers it comfortably.
49.10
Andy Elliott hits a low pass to Fernando Medina. Fernando Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Medina. Fernando Medina heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
51.26
Tjalle Heering flicks a high pass forward. Andres Martin controls it well on his chest. Andres Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
54.04
Lucien Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Andres Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Adams who gathers it comfortably.
57.32
Andy Elliott takes it forward alone. Andy Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Hendry.
60.32
Sean Marcon passes the ball forward to Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Brown collects the pass. Arthur Brown shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.35
0-1Benjamín Cárdenas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Janes. Martin Janes whips in a cross ball towards Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.16
0-1Compostela have made a substitution with Guillermo Peters replacing Andres Martin .
79.30
Lucien Njanka sees Martin Janes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Janes tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.57
Antonio Hierro sees space and advances. Antonio Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Brown. With a superhuman jump, Arthur Brown connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marcelo Suárez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.42
Ottavio Orlandini picks a pass forward to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Peters who takes it down. Guillermo Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
33.3%
45.3%
21.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lucien Njanka of Compostela |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nwankwo Adams (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 4. | Martin Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sean Marcon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cesar Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Hierro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paolo Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arthur Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Medina (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Raul Ambrosetti (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Caballero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Castillo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marcelo Suárez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Markus Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kafoumba Zaré (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Colin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benjamín Cárdenas (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lucien Njanka (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Ottavio Orlandini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enrique Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Janes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andres Martin (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Tjalle Heering (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eric Amoah (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Montero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Peters (ATT) | 7 | |