Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
4.38
0-1Manuele Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.01
0-1Diego Di Cara sees Francesco Porro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco Porro lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara heads the ball goalwards. Andy Elliott clears it off the line with his head!
10.03
Eduardo Butragueno sees Diego Di Cara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Di Cara threads a neat ball through to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani flicks the ball with his head. Giuseppe Damiani scores for Villarreal CF!!
14.25
0-2Hugo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Lopez. Luis Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Luzhny.
21.46
0-2Gabriel Rubio sees Guillermo Camacho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Camacho threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oliver Turek.
22.06
Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Manuele Zanon plays it short to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Luis Lopez!
27.41
0-2Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Pena shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.44
Sean Marcon flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Camacho makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.02
Manuele Zanon knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena heads the ball goalwards but Oliver Turek is on top of it.
36.47
Diego Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Damiani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giuseppe Damiani deftly passes the ball to Manuele Zanon, releasing him through on goal. Manuele Zanon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.14
0-2Arthur Brown hacks Giuseppe Damiani from behind! Arthur Brown is given a warning by the referee! Giuseppe Damiani runs off the knock.
40.57
Adolfo Ortiz clumsily knocks into Andy Elliott. Adolfo Ortiz is warned by the referee! Andy Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.10
Eugenio Pena knocks the ball forward to Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara plays the ball forward to Eugenio Pena who has made a great run into the box. Eugenio Pena shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to Francesco Porro who brings the ball under control. Francesco Porro threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz shoots from distance. Oliver Turek effortlessly gets down and covers it.
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. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
48.34
Raul Ambrosetti makes a beautiful solo run. Raul Ambrosetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.24
0-3Hugo Ramirez hacks Gabriel Rubio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.25
Sean Marcon sees John Mcgovern in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Camacho and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Arthur Brown provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Cleto Accursi had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
57.12
Hugo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti advances with the ball. Raul Ambrosetti lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Cleto Accursi manages to keep it out.
59.52
Norman Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Damiani. Showing composure, Giuseppe Damiani picks a pass forward to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Turek who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
Diego Di Cara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
63.41
1-3Raul Ambrosetti makes a simple pass to Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Caballero but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.48
John Mcgovern controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho runs straight at the defence! Rafael Camacho shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
66.17
Andy Elliott catches Giuseppe Damiani on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Elliott and warns him to calm down! Giuseppe Damiani stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.04
Norman Luzhny threads the ball through to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gabriel Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oliver Turek with no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
73.42
Luis Lopez flicks a high ball forward to John Mcgovern who takes it down. John Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Wise controls it well on his chest. Paolo Wise whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Camacho. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Camacho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
81.36
Eduardo Butragueno hits a low pass to Norman Luzhny. Norman Luzhny flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Pena who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Pena makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.50
Giuseppe Damiani takes it forward alone. Giuseppe Damiani whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.52
Giuseppe Damiani flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho collects the pass. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arthur Brown 53 | Adolfo Ortiz 4, 81 Giuseppe Damiani 10 Eugenio Pena 42 Diego Di Cara 67 Manuele Zanon 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Turek (GK)
7
2. Luis Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Sean Marcon (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Ramirez (DEF)
6
6. John Mcgovern (MID)
6
7. Leonardo Caballero (MID)
6
8. Raul Ambrosetti (MID)
6
9. Rafael Camacho (ATT)
6
10. Paolo Wise (ATT)
6
11. Arthur Brown (ATT)
7
12. Eduardo Guerrero (ATT)
0
13. Francisco Pirri (MID)
0
14. Jose Fortes Herrera (DEF)
0
1. Cleto Accursi (GK)
6
2. Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
7
3. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
6
4. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Porro (MID)
6
6. Diego Di Cara (MID)
8
7. Manuele Zanon (MID)
8
8. Giuseppe Damiani (MID)
8
9. Eugenio Pena (ATT)
8
10. Adolfo Ortiz (ATT)
9
11. Guillermo Camacho (ATT)
6
12. Alessandro Giacomin (GK)
0
13. Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
0
14. Malte Meidt (ATT)
0