Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Atlético de Madrid in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid get the match underway!
4.08
0-0Arturo Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.56
Roberto Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe makes a probing pass to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.43
0-0Eugenio Martinez surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Martinez tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.45
Hugo Iglesias threads the ball through to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez runs straight at the defence! Eugenio Martinez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Adams.
19.10
0-0Corner kick to Real Madrid. Hugo Iglesias plays it to the far post. Daniel Del Sol cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
20.37
Hugo Iglesias threads the ball through to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Adams.
21.09
0-0Corner kick to Real Madrid. Hugo Iglesias plays it short to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Cesar Soares.
22.26
Corner kick to Real Madrid. Hugo Iglesias plays it to the far post. Some awkward footwork from Daniel Del Sol provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.12
0-1Andy Elliott threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Patrick Meyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.40
Romero P. Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise plays a one-two with Fernando Medina and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paolo Wise provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
40.45
Arturo Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
44.25
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
54.14
Daniel Del Sol threads the ball through to Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Kiko who takes it down. Mauricio Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Adams effortlessly smothers it!
55.16
Roberto Gento sees Eugenio Martinez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Martinez hits a low pass to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
59.17
Daniel Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nwankwo Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.17
1-1Real Madrid have made a substitution with Martin Verges replacing Hugo Iglesias .
63.05
Martin Gento knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento hits a low pass to Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise edges inside the box! Paolo Wise looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
65.27
Martin Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Soares. Cesar Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patrick Meyer with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
69.49
1-2Martin Gento comes in with a late challenge on Daishin Watanabe. Martin Gento is given a warning by the referee! Daishin Watanabe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.03
Arturo Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Luis Marques. Luis Marques plays a one-two with Richard Kalac and advances towards the goal... Luis Marques cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Nwankwo Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.30
Antonio Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Soares. Cesar Soares whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Patrick Meyer. What a save!
79.14
Andy Elliott threads the ball through to Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos threads the ball through to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
85.54
From the throw-in, Ernesto Martinez picks out Luis Marques. Luis Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Adams!
87.14
Fernando Medina makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Medina shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
22.2%
41.7%
36.1%
Scorers
| Daishin Watanabe 59 Luis Marques 72 | Paolo Wise 32, 65, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Wise of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patrick Meyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ernesto Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Marques (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Arturo Gimenez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hugo Iglesias (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daishin Watanabe (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Richard Kalac (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Kiko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Godwin Oliseh (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Juan Torres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nwankwo Adams (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cesar Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Hierro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paolo Wise (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Arthur Brown (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Fernando Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Raul Ambrosetti (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sean Marcon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Caballero (MID) | 0 | |