Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player Josh Davies Josh Davies
Emile CoppingerE. Coppinger50
G
captain1
G
66Nwankwo AdamsN. Adams
Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez65
D
2
D
65Gabriel MarquitosG. Marquitos
Alfredo HerreraA. Herrera64
D
3captain
D
68Romero P. VidalR. Vidal
Rodolfo PirriR. Pirri64
D
4
D
66Martin GentoM. Gento
Daniel SuarezD. Suarez64
D
5
D
68Nicola C. MedriN. Medri
Jose Javier RodriquezJ. Rodriquez81
M
6
M
69Eduardo NascimentoE. Nascimento
Malte ThieleM. Thiele64
M
7
M
67John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Gianluigi NegroG. Negro59
M
8
A
74Arthur BrownA. Brown
Guido SassanelliG. Sassanelli58
M
9
A
75Paolo WiseP. Wise
Attilio RinaldiniA. Rinaldini65
A
10
A
70John HopkinJ. Hopkin
Dietmar LinkeD. Linke63
A
11
A
66Ivan PirriI. Pirri
 
Alistair ThirlwellA. Thirlwell57
M
12
D
65Sean MarconS. Marcon
Jose Javier MartinJ. Martin52
D
13
M
62Ruud LurlingR. Lurling
Girolamo FerronG. Ferron52
A
14
A
57Leonardo ButraguenoL. Butragueno

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD 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.
Levante UD 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 Ernesto Serrano.


0.00
Levante UD kick off and get the first half underway!
9.26
Gabriel Marquitos comes in with a late challenge on Attilio Rinaldini. The referee calls over Gabriel Marquitos and warns him to calm down! Attilio Rinaldini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.52
Gabriel Marquitos barges into Guido Sassanelli. The referee calls over Gabriel Marquitos again and warns him to calm down! Guido Sassanelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.21
Romero P. Vidal flicks a high pass forward. John Hopkin controls it well on his chest. John Hopkin shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.51
Alfredo Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Gianluigi Negro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianluigi Negro kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Linke. Dietmar Linke tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
20.19
Paolo Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Pirri. Ivan Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
21.57
Paolo Wise threads a neat ball through to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pirri but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.19
Carlos Vazquez hacks Paolo Wise from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.56
Eduardo Nascimento clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Pirri. Eduardo Nascimento is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Pirri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.07
John Naysmith clumsily knocks into Dietmar Linke. John Naysmith is warned by the referee! Dietmar Linke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.51
Martin Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Naysmith. John Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Brown. With a superhuman jump, Arthur Brown 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!
40.30
Dietmar Linke makes a simple pass to Attilio Rinaldini. Attilio Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Marquitos.
42.12
Gianluigi Negro decides to run forward with the ball. Gianluigi Negro lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Rinaldini. Attilio Rinaldini connects with a diving header but somehow Nwankwo Adams manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
49.39
Eduardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Brown plays a quick one-two with John Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Arthur Brown muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Daniel Suarez's outstretched leg.
57.29
Martin Gento passes the ball forward to John Naysmith. John Naysmith sees Eduardo Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Nascimento plays a one-two with John Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Daniel Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
59.37
John Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Naysmith cuts inside the box! John Naysmith rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emile Coppinger with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
61.37
Atlético de Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Sean Marcon replacing Martin Gento, Ruud Lurling replacing John Naysmith and Leonardo Butragueno replacing Ivan Pirri .
63.29
Nicola C. Medri flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Butragueno collects the pass. Leonardo Butragueno cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Leonardo Butragueno provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.16
Ruud Lurling makes an attacking run forward. Ruud Lurling plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Wise and advances towards the goal... Ruud Lurling cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.45
Romero P. Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Butragueno. Leonardo Butragueno plays a one-two with Eduardo Nascimento and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Leonardo Butragueno provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.38
Sean Marcon flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento passes the ball forward to Ruud Lurling. Ruud Lurling hits a low pass to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Emile Coppinger manages to gather it.
78.39
Malte Thiele surges forward with the ball. Malte Thiele sees Dietmar Linke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Linke tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.19
Gabriel Marquitos breaks forward. Gabriel Marquitos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Marquitos advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gabriel Marquitos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Atlético de Madrid
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
29.6%
45.1%
25.4%

Scorers
Arthur Brown 35
John Naysmith 59
Leonardo Butragueno 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Naysmith of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings