Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 19,149 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad kick off!
4.26
0-0Ronald Dijkstra hacks Martim Orozco from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martim Orozco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.17
0-0Silvain Hupkes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.21
0-0Stefan Prommayon decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Prommayon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.34
0-0Eduardo Redondo barges into Martim Orozco. Eduardo Redondo is shown the yellow card! Martim Orozco stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.43
Christian Amoah plays a long ball forward. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Froggatt.
22.35
Ernesto Segarra makes a probing pass to Don McCoist. Don McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.40
1-0Dirk Zwaanswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvain Hupkes. Silvain Hupkes flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado goes all the way! Miguel Delgado shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.55
Christian Amoah clumsily knocks into Jose Rodriquez. The referee calls over Christian Amoah and shows him a yellow card! Jose Rodriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.08
1-0Christian Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Hupkes. Silvain Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Antonio Mendez!
30.56
Stefan Prommayon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Dijkstra. Ronald Dijkstra sees space and advances. Ronald Dijkstra shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.00
Ernesto Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Don McCoist. Don McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.36
Ernesto Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Don McCoist. Don McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.09
Fabian N. Chianese chips the ball to his team mate, Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Antonio Mendez manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Silvain Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
48.29
Dirk Zwaanswijk knocks the ball forward to Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Antonio Mendez had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
54.56
Silvain Hupkes kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.05
Christian Amoah decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Froggatt.
59.12
3-1Atlético de Madrid are easily keeping Real Sociedad at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.27
Eduardo Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Vincent Barry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.31
3-2Dirk Maas catches Ronald Dijkstra on the ankles. Dirk Maas is given a warning by the referee! Ronald Dijkstra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.23
Silvain Hupkes makes a simple pass to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head but Antonio Mendez is on top of it.
83.59
Dirk Maas comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Segarra. The referee calls over Dirk Maas again and warns him to calm down! Ernesto Segarra runs off the knock.
84.17
Dirk Maas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
85.55
Christian Amoah takes it forward alone. Christian Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui flicks the ball with his head but somehow Antonio Mendez manages to keep it out.
89.16
Ronald Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
26.4%
48.6%
25%
Scorers
| Miguel Delgado 24 Stephane Zouaoui 48, 55 | Jose Rodriquez 34, 61 |