Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquitos.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
6.17
David Castro flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Marcos who gracefully takes it down. Daniel Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny rushes past Pedro Ferrer! Pedro Ferrer hacks Enrique Molowny from behind! Enrique Molowny appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
10.14
Andres Marin hacks Patricio Cortes from behind! The referee calls over Andres Marin and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.03
David Castro threads a neat ball through to Luis Gento. Luis Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Fuentes collects the pass. Gregorio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Flores.
24.37
Andres Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez threads a neat ball through to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
26.46
Miguel Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marcos Serrano with no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
33.51
Miguel Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Molowny collects the pass. Enrique Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
36.56
Miguel Munoz makes a run forward as Luis Gento takes the throw-in. Miguel Munoz skillfully chests the ball down. Miguel Munoz threads the ball through to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
38.35
Luis Gento flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Fuentes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Fuentes knocks the ball forward, putting Enrique Molowny through on goal. Some good footwork from Enrique Molowny provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Marcos Serrano, sees it late!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
45.00
Jose Fortes Kiko threads a neat ball through to Patricio Cortes. Patricio Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
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. Albacete Balompie have changed their lineup with David Van Der Meyde replacing Gregorio Fuentes. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Albacete Balompie start the second half!
51.38
David Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez threads the ball through to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny threads a neat, attacking ball through to David Van Der Meyde. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Van Der Meyde provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
55.21
Luis Gento passes the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Blanco with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
59.34
Jose Fortes Kiko advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Rodriguez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.53
Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Raimond Van Westerop replacing Pedro Ferrer and Romero P. Vidal replacing Patricio Cortes .Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Ferrer replacing Oscar Perez .
61.60
Miguel Munoz sees David Van Der Meyde in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Van Der Meyde shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
66.34
Andres Marin hacks Romero P. Vidal from behind! The referee brings Andres Marin to one side and gives him a warning! Romero P. Vidal runs off the knock.
69.42
Andres Marin flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Ferrer who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Ferrer makes a beautiful solo run. Juan-Carlos Ferrer shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
71.01
Albacete Balompie are dictating the run of play here today.
73.23
Juan-Carlos Ferrer advances with the ball. Juan-Carlos Ferrer cuts inside the box! Juan-Carlos Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marcos Serrano manages to gather it comfortably.
77.23
Luis Gento hits a low pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
78.20
Daniel Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Molowny controls it well on his chest. Enrique Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.08
Luis Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.07
Romero P. Vidal clumsily knocks into David Castro. Romero P. Vidal is shown the yellow card! David Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.07
Albacete Balompie are dictating the run of play here today.
87.30
David Castro takes it forward alone. David Castro threads a neat ball through to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Marcos Serrano. Excellent save.
90.00
Jose Fortes Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Vidal. Romero P. Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aniello Pecorari.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
25.6%
50%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Molowny of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings