Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Jimenez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Jimenez.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
0-1John Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.57
0-1Martin Gento comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Garcia. Martin Gento is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Garcia runs off the knock.
15.06
0-1John Naysmith takes it forward alone. John Naysmith threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eduardo Nascimento. Some good footwork from Eduardo Nascimento provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Enrique Guerrero Lopez.
21.03
0-1Ivan Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Wise who brings the ball under control. Paolo Wise rushes past Florian Birkwald! Arturo Moya barges into Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.19
Guido Oddo flicks a high pass forward to Florian Birkwald who brings the ball under control. Florian Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Marquez. Alfredo Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.53
Alfredo Marquez comes in with a late challenge on John Naysmith. The referee calls over Alfredo Marquez and warns him to calm down! John Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
1-1Arturo Moya flicks a high ball forward to Craig Johnstone who takes it down. Craig Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Vidal.
38.16
1-1John Naysmith sees a break and surges forward. John Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
44.46
Nicolas Garcia passes the ball forward to Fernando Vidal. Fernando Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Marquez. Alfredo Marquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Nicolas Garcia sees Antonio Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Marin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off the second half!
47.14
Nicolas Garcia makes a probing pass to Alfredo Marquez. Alfredo Marquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.12
Arturo Moya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Marquez. Alfredo Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.57
With imagination, Juan-Carlos Bravo picks a pass forward to Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Marquez. Alfredo Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Adams who gathers it comfortably.
54.08
Romero P. Vidal flicks a high pass forward. John Naysmith controls it well on his chest. John Naysmith passes the ball forward to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown skips past Florian Birkwald! Arthur Brown tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Enrique Guerrero Lopez!
55.36
Fernando Vidal hacks Nicola C. Medri from behind! Fernando Vidal is warned by the referee! Nicola C. Medri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.43
1-1Atlético de Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Rafael Nunes replacing Gabriel Marquitos, Ruud Lurling replacing John Naysmith and Jose Fortes Galadames replacing Arthur Brown .
63.29
1-1Nicolas Garcia knocks the ball forward to Kevin Meiklejohn. Kevin Meiklejohn puts a great ball through. Antonio Marin runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.43
Guido Oddo breaks forward. Guido Oddo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Nwankwo Adams!
71.44
Arturo Moya hits a low pass to Kevin Meiklejohn. Kevin Meiklejohn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.45
Ruud Lurling flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Nascimento plays a one-two with Ruud Lurling and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Nascimento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.55
Florian Birkwald passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo plays the ball forward to Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin shoots from distance. Nwankwo Adams gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
81.19
Ruud Lurling threads the ball through to Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento skips past Florian Birkwald! Eduardo Nascimento strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
84.23
Eduardo Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Pirri who takes it down. Ivan Pirri tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
87.04
Romero P. Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri threads the ball through into the box. Paolo Wise shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Enrique Guerrero Lopez had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
90.00
Florian Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Garcia. With vision, Nicolas Garcia plays the ball forward to Alfredo Marquez. Alfredo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Marin. Antonio Marin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Adams.
90.00
1-3Antonio Marin takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. John Hopkin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Nascimento of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrique Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guido Oddo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Florian Birkwald (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Arturo Moya (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Fernando Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Marin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Marquez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Frederico Delgado (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patrick Montague (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Moreno (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nwankwo Adams (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Romero P. Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Gento (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Nicola C. Medri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Nascimento (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | John Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthur Brown (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paolo Wise (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | John Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Pirri (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rafael Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruud Lurling (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |