Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 19,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Callum Souness barges into Dirk Maas. Callum Souness is warned by the referee! Dirk Maas stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.57
0-0Antonio Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Amoah.
14.11
0-0Alejandro Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Vincent Barry.
16.48
Callum Souness clumsily knocks into Christian Amoah. The referee calls over Callum Souness again and warns him to calm down! Christian Amoah runs off the knock.
16.48
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.13
0-0Fabio Peccarisi chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.36
Fabio Peccarisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.49
Fabian N. Chianese knocks the ball forward to Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.16
Christian Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.50
Fabio Peccarisi passes the ball forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.45
1-0Dirk Zwaanswijk surges forward with the ball. Dirk Zwaanswijk surges forward with the ball. Dirk Zwaanswijk whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
48.32
Callum Souness passes the ball forward to Julian Pirri. Julian Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dirk Zwaanswijk.
51.06
Dirk Maas knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.06
Rafael Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Antonio Guerrero Lopez. Antonio Guerrero Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Guardiola. Oscar Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Barry who gathers it comfortably.
59.07
Fabio Peccarisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Edusei.
60.56
Emmanuel Omolade brings the ball forward. Emmanuel Omolade whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ferdinand Ferri manages to keep it out.
61.44
Dirk Zwaanswijk makes a probing pass to Emmanuel Omolade. Emmanuel Omolade makes a simple pass to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Ferri!
67.46
1-0Christian Amoah catches Oscar Guardiola on the ankles. Christian Amoah is shown the yellow card! Oscar Guardiola runs off the knock.
71.27
1-0Alejandro Guardiola slams into Emmanuel Omolade with his studs up. The referee motions to Alejandro Guardiola to come over. It's a red card!! Emmanuel Omolade gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.16
Dirk Maas passes the ball forward to Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.18
Mauricio Velasco clumsily knocks into Fabio Peccarisi. The referee calls over Mauricio Velasco and warns him to calm down! Fabio Peccarisi runs off the knock.
78.15
Fabian N. Chianese decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian N. Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui heads the ball goalwards but somehow Ferdinand Ferri manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%
Scorers