Match Report


Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid     CD LeganésCD Leganés
Josh DaviesJosh Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Nwankwo AdamsN. Adams66
G
1
G
71Diogo AlvesD. Alves
Gabriel MarquitosG. Marquitos65
D
2
D
58Jose Javier GarridoJ. Garrido
Romero P. VidalR. Vidal68
D
captain3
D
55Patricio PastorP. Pastor
Martin GentoM. Gento66
D
4captain
D
52Daniel BlancoD. Blanco
Noel GriffinN. Griffin60
D
5
D
52Frederico PeiroF. Peiro
Eduardo NascimentoE. Nascimento69
M
6
D
52Francisco PardoF. Pardo
John NaysmithJ. Naysmith67
M
7
M
71Youssef BradjaY. Bradja
Arthur BrownA. Brown74
A
8
M
69Ricardo BarkeroR. Barkero
Paolo WiseP. Wise75
A
9
M
64Rodolfo NunezR. Nunez
John HopkinJ. Hopkin70
A
10
A
69Ernesto AriasE. Arias
Ivan PirriI. Pirri66
A
11
A
62Jeremy Van BommelJ. Van Bommel
 
Max BellamyM. Bellamy61
M
12
A
60Andres MoralesA. Morales
Jose Fortes GaladamesJ. Galadames55
A
13
A
59Luis PeiroL. Peiro
Frank ValleF. Valle53
A
14
A
58Julian VergesJ. Verges

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to CD Leganés. 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 CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Vidal.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
8.12
Rodolfo Nunez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodolfo Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Bradja but he's offside!
14.10
Rodolfo Nunez makes a simple pass to Jeremy Van Bommel. Jeremy Van Bommel shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
16.50
Ivan Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Pastor. Ivan Pirri is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.47
Ricardo Barkero knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Arias. Ernesto Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Adams who gathers it comfortably.
24.38
Rodolfo Nunez makes a simple pass to Jeremy Van Bommel. Jeremy Van Bommel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Adams who gathers it comfortably.
26.35
John Naysmith plays the ball forward to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown skips past Frederico Peiro! Frederico Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
27.32
John Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise flicks the ball to his team mate, John Naysmith. Some good footwork from John Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
28.01
Gabriel Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Wise collects the pass. Paolo Wise whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Diogo Alves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.08
Youssef Bradja knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Arias. Ernesto Arias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.21
Daniel Blanco sees Ricardo Barkero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Barkero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Barkero cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ricardo Barkero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
34.45
CD Leganés are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
40.54
Martin Gento flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Brown who brings the ball under control. Arthur Brown lofts in a cross ball towards John Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, John Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.00
Francisco Pardo advances with the ball. Francisco Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Van Bommel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Van Bommel plays a one-two with Ernesto Arias and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jeremy Van Bommel provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
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. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
CD Leganés start the second half!
49.23
Youssef Bradja clumsily knocks into Eduardo Nascimento. The referee calls over Youssef Bradja and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Nascimento runs off the knock.
51.36
Romero P. Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith sees Ivan Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Pirri plays a quick one-two with John Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Ivan Pirri comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.48
Romero P. Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento passes the ball forward to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Wise but he's offside!
57.39
John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento runs straight at the defence! Patricio Pastor clumsily knocks into Eduardo Nascimento. Penalty for Atlético de Madrid!!
57.39
The referee points to the spot..
58.38
Paolo Wise takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
60.37
Atlético de Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Max Bellamy replacing John Naysmith, Jose Fortes Galadames replacing Arthur Brown and Frank Valle replacing John Hopkin .
61.43
Max Bellamy barges into Youssef Bradja. The referee calls over Max Bellamy and shows him a yellow card! Youssef Bradja hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.50
Max Bellamy sees space and advances. Max Bellamy shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.37
Rodolfo Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero edges inside the box! Romero P. Vidal catches Ricardo Barkero on the ankles. Ricardo Barkero appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
72.30
Martin Gento threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Max Bellamy but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.19
Noel Griffin threads a neat ball through to Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy darts forward. Max Bellamy plays a one-two with Jose Fortes Galadames and rushes in on goal... Max Bellamy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Diogo Alves gets down and covers it.
77.57
CD Leganés have made 2 substitutions with Andres Morales replacing Diogo Alves and Luis Peiro replacing Andres Morales and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.36
Eduardo Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Bellamy. Max Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.45
Gabriel Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Galadames controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Galadames makes a probing pass to Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri cuts inside the box! Ivan Pirri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Luis Peiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.09
Youssef Bradja runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youssef Bradja shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. CD Leganés are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Romero P. Vidal sweeps the ball up the wings. Jose Fortes Galadames runs straight at the defence! Jose Fortes Galadames shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlético de Madrid

CD Leganés
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%

Scorers
Arthur Brown 28
John Naysmith 41
Paolo Wise 58 (p)
Ivan Pirri 83
Jose Fortes Galadames 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arthur Brown of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Nwankwo Adams (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
3.Romero P. Vidal (DEF)
7
4.Martin Gento (DEF)
6
5.Noel Griffin (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Nascimento (MID)
6
7.John Naysmith (MID)goal scored
8
8.Arthur Brown (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Paolo Wise (ATT)goal scored
7
10.John Hopkin (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Pirri (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Max Bellamy (MID)yellow card
6
13.Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT)goal scored
9
14.Frank Valle (ATT)
6

1.Andres Morales (ATT)
0
2.Jose Javier Garrido (DEF)
6
3.Patricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Blanco (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Peiro (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Pardo (DEF)
6
7.Youssef Bradja (MID)
6
8.Ricardo Barkero (MID)
7
9.Rodolfo Nunez (MID)
6
10.Ernesto Arias (ATT)
6
11.Jeremy Van Bommel (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Peiro (ATT)
6
13.Diogo Alves (GK)
6
14.Julian Verges (ATT)
0