Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 16,427 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off the first half!
3.44
0-0Ernest Davids sees space and advances. Ernest Davids threads the ball through to Adolfo Molina. Adolfo Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.37
0-0Pier Giovanni Zola chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.22
0-0Matt Hutchison hacks Ernest Davids from behind! The referee calls over Matt Hutchison and warns him to calm down! Ernest Davids hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.18
Felipe Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Ernest Davids. The referee calls over Felipe Cruz and warns him to calm down! Ernest Davids stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.18
0-0Extremadura UD are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Atlético de Madrid's defence.
30.10
Pier G. Lambertini passes the ball forward to Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.20
Ernesto Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Molina. Adolfo Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier Giovanni Zola.
34.28
Gregorio Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Izzet. Ashley Izzet takes it forward alone. Ashley Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.38
0-0Pier Giovanni Zola knocks the ball forward to Pier G. Lambertini. Pier G. Lambertini knocks the ball forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Edmundo Helguera easily picks it out of the air!
40.16
Antonio Carcedo passes the ball forward to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Lorenzo.
42.09
Pier G. Lambertini knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Pier G. Lambertini passes the ball forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz heads the ball goalwards. Edmundo Helguera easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Extremadura UD kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Ernesto Ruiz threads the ball through to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Edmundo Helguera manages to gather it comfortably.
60.10
Gerard Simons sees space and advances. Gerard Simons knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier Giovanni Zola.
61.15
Rodolfo Zubizarreta takes it forward alone. Rodolfo Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Molina. Adolfo Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.53
Ernest Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Molina. Adolfo Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.44
Gerard Simons makes a simple pass to Adolfo Molina. Adolfo Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Serrano manages to gather it comfortably.
75.29
1-0Gerard Simons chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Molina. Adolfo Molina flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alberto Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.52
Kevin Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Molina. Adolfo Molina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adolfo Molina scores for Extremadura UD!!
83.26
Ernesto Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Edmundo Helguera!
84.57
Ernesto Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.49
Pier Giovanni Zola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Izzet. Ashley Izzet brings the ball forward. Ashley Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
89.22
Ernesto Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Hutchison. Matt Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Edmundo Helguera had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.9%
Scorers