Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 18,831 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Prieto.


0.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
6.21
Alfredo Gomez receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Javier Munoz. Alfredo Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Eustace who brings the ball under control. Kevin Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Soler.
12.35
Claudio Soler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Carrasco. Gabriel Carrasco passes the ball forward to Hugo Marcos. Hugo Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.18
Hugo Marcos hacks Albert Rey from behind! The referee calls over Hugo Marcos and warns him to calm down! Albert Rey runs off the knock.
22.47
Simone Cardascio passes the ball forward to Kamal Bourgeais. Kamal Bourgeais controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Gerard Malm plays the ball forward to Claudio Soler. Claudio Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Kamal Bourgeais. Kamal Bourgeais beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.44
Union Las Palmas are dictating the run of play here today.
36.46
Albert Rey surges forward with the ball. Albert Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Eustace. Kevin Eustace skips past Nicolas Gil! Kevin Eustace shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
39.40
Martin Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Menendez collects the pass. Adolfo Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Anton Rohrschneider manages to keep it out.
40.56
Hugo Marcos threads the ball through to Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
42.46
Martin Engels makes a probing pass to Noah Köller. Noah Köller cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Noah Köller provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
47.49
Albert Rey plays the ball forward to Martin Engels. Martin Engels controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.09
Martin Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Gomez. Martin Bravo is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Gomez runs off the knock.
54.02
Alfredo Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Munoz. Jose Javier Munoz plays a one-two with Martin Engels and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Munoz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Schulze with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
57.58
Gerard Malm sees Martin Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Bravo plays the ball forward to Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Carrasco. Gabriel Carrasco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.33
Atlético de Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Seth Kitson replacing Carlos De Boer, Jason Eadie replacing Jose Javier Munoz and Enrique Fuentes replacing Kevin Eustace .
61.38
Hugo Verges flicks a high pass forward. Martin Engels collects the pass. Martin Engels plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Eadie and advances towards the goal... Martin Engels cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.23
Gerard Malm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simone Cardascio. Simone Cardascio flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Sammer who takes it down. Bakary Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seth Kitson.
67.46
Albert Rey makes a simple pass to Jason Eadie. Jason Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Noah Köller who takes it down. Noah Köller plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Gomez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Noah Köller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Julian Schulze manages to gather it effortlessly.
71.46
Hugo Verges gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Martin Engels rushes past Claudio Soler! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Martin Engels provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.10
Gerard Malm threads the ball through to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo knocks the ball forward to Simone Cardascio. Simone Cardascio shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
75.45
Enrique Fuentes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Fuentes rushes past Claudio Soler! Some awkward footwork from Enrique Fuentes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Julian Schulze!
81.01
Hugo Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Eadie. Jason Eadie makes a probing pass to Darius Butt. Darius Butt edges inside the box! Darius Butt takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darius Butt!
84.28
Jason Eadie makes a simple pass to Martin Engels. Martin Engels whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Fuentes. Enrique Fuentes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.12
Alfredo Gomez passes the ball forward to Enrique Fuentes. Enrique Fuentes shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
26.8%
42.3%
31%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Engels of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Anton Rohrschneider (GK)
6
2.Albert Rey (DEF)
6
3.Carlos De Boer (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Verges (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Hutchison (MID)
6
6.Jose Javier Munoz (MID)goal scored
7
7.Alfredo Gomez (MID)
6
8.Darius Butt (MID)goal scored
8
9.Noah Köller (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Eustace (ATT)
6
11.Martin Engels (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Seth Kitson (DEF)
6
13.Jason Eadie (MID)
7
14.Enrique Fuentes (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Julian Schulze (GK)
7
2.Gerard Malm (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Gil (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Soler (DEF)
6
5.Gabriel Carrasco (MID)
6
6.Martin Bravo (MID)
6
7.Hugo Marcos (MID)
6
8.Simone Cardascio (MID)
6
9.Bakary Sammer (ATT)
6
10.Adolfo Menendez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kamal Bourgeais (ATT)
6
 
12.Kurt Van Der Meyde (DEF)
0
13.Jan Röhner (ATT)
0
14.Edern Pontal (MID)
0