Match Report


Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Josh DaviesJosh Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Nwankwo AdamsN. Adams66
G
1
G
64Paolo PizziP. Pizzi
Gabriel MarquitosG. Marquitos65
D
2
D
66Anton ReimersA. Reimers
Romero P. VidalR. Vidal68
D
captain3
D
64Miguel MunozM. Munoz
Martin GentoM. Gento66
D
4
D
62Luis VegaL. Vega
Nicola C. MedriN. Medri68
D
5
D
51Elena GentoE. Gento
Eduardo NascimentoE. Nascimento69
M
6
M
71Fernando VergesF. Verges
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith66
M
7
M
70Fernando MolownyF. Molowny
Ruud LurlingR. Lurling62
M
8
M
69Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco
Paolo WiseP. Wise75
A
9
M
61Ricardo CarrascoR. Carrasco
John HopkinJ. Hopkin70
A
10
A
65Felipe ZubizarretaF. Zubizarreta
Ivan PirriI. Pirri66
A
11captain
A
61Sebastian IzquierdoS. Izquierdo
 
Sean MarconS. Marcon65
D
12
G
61Romero P. ZamoraR. Zamora
Max BellamyM. Bellamy61
M
13
A
60Antonio MorenoA. Moreno
Leonardo ButraguenoL. Butragueno57
A
14
A
58Michelangelo DeiM. Dei

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Racing Ferrol. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ramos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol get the match underway!
4.03
Without breaking stride, John Naysmith plays the ball forward to Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise makes a defence splitting pass to Ruud Lurling. Some good footwork from Ruud Lurling provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.46
Sebastian Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta runs straight at the defence! Felipe Zubizarreta takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.25
Gabriel Marquitos takes it forward alone. Gabriel Marquitos makes a simple pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Elena Gento's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
15.40
John Naysmith takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Sebastian Izquierdo gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
20.32
Fernando Molowny surges forward with the ball. Fernando Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Izquierdo. Sebastian Izquierdo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.45
Romero P. Vidal flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Nascimento who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Nascimento decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Paolo Pizzi. What a save!
26.49
Ricardo Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola C. Medri.
32.13
Ivan Pirri sees Paolo Wise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Wise cuts inside the box! Paolo Wise takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.57
John Hopkin hacks Roberto Carrasco from behind! The referee warns John Hopkin to calm down! Roberto Carrasco runs off the knock.
34.11
Eduardo Nascimento plays the ball forward to John Hopkin. John Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Ruud Lurling and advances towards the goal... John Hopkin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
39.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.59
Ricardo Carrasco hits a low pass to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta rushes past Martin Gento! Some awkward footwork from Felipe Zubizarreta provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Roberto Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Gento.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Atlético de Madrid start the second half!
47.34
Miguel Munoz brings the ball forward. Miguel Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Izquierdo controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Izquierdo rushes past Romero P. Vidal! Some world-class footwork from Sebastian Izquierdo provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.20
Eduardo Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri tries a spectacular strike. Paolo Pizzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
59.50
Eduardo Nascimento advances with the ball. Eduardo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.45
Atlético de Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Sean Marcon replacing Romero P. Vidal, Max Bellamy replacing Eduardo Nascimento and Leonardo Butragueno replacing Ivan Pirri .
61.48
John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort but Paolo Pizzi is on top of it.
66.12
Elena Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Carrasco. Roberto Carrasco makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Izquierdo. Sebastian Izquierdo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.38
Nicola C. Medri takes it forward alone. Nicola C. Medri kicks a strong pass forward to Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy knocks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.33
Sean Marcon chips the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Butragueno. Leonardo Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Wise but he's offside!
83.47
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.26
Fernando Molowny catches John Naysmith on the ankles. The referee brings Fernando Molowny to one side and gives him a warning! John Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.27
John Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Ruud Lurling. Ruud Lurling passes the ball forward but John Naysmith is offside!
90.00
Max Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Wise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Wise kicks a strong pass forward to John Hopkin but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlético de Madrid

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
25%
47.2%
27.8%

Scorers
John Hopkin 34
Sebastian Izquierdo 20, 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Izquierdo of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings
1.Nwankwo Adams (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
3.Romero P. Vidal (DEF)
6
4.Martin Gento (DEF)
6
5.Nicola C. Medri (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Nascimento (MID)
7
7.John Naysmith (MID)
7
8.Ruud Lurling (MID)
6
9.Paolo Wise (ATT)
6
10.John Hopkin (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ivan Pirri (ATT)
6
 
12.Sean Marcon (DEF)
6
13.Max Bellamy (MID)
6
14.Leonardo Butragueno (ATT)
6

1.Paolo Pizzi (GK)
7
2.Anton Reimers (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Munoz (DEF)
7
4.Luis Vega (DEF)
6
5.Elena Gento (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Verges (MID)
6
7.Fernando Molowny (MID)
7
8.Roberto Carrasco (MID)
6
9.Ricardo Carrasco (MID)
6
10.Felipe Zubizarreta (ATT)
7
11.Sebastian Izquierdo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Romero P. Zamora (GK)
0
13.Antonio Moreno (ATT)
0
14.Michelangelo Dei (ATT)
0