Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,862 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the first half underway!
2.34
1-0Miguel Velasco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguel Velasco rushes past Angelo Coly! Miguel Velasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Miguel Velasco scores for Atlético de Madrid!!
8.14
Pedro Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Calvo. Juan-Carlos Calvo takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.12
2-0Miguel Velasco hacks Juan-Carlos Suarez from behind! Miguel Velasco is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.32
Sebastian Kauder flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Calvo who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Calvo sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.42
3-0Juan-Carlos Calvo threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.05
Miguel Velasco advances with the ball. Miguel Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.18
Pedro Ferrer sees Adolfo Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.53
Juan-Carlos Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Kiko. The referee warns Juan-Carlos Suarez to calm down! Jose Fortes Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.11
Angelo Coly flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Suarez. Juan-Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
38.09
3-0Sebastian Kauder hacks Patricio Del Sol from behind! The referee calls over Sebastian Kauder and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Del Sol stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.02
Juan-Carlos Suarez makes a probing pass to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.27
Gabriel Lozano knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Calvo. Juan-Carlos Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
44.39
3-0Sebastian Kauder threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Molowny. With a delightful solo run, Adolfo Molowny stretches the opposition's defence. Adolfo Molowny shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Carlos Herrero passes the ball forward to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Kasmi controls it well on his chest. Erwin Kasmi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
47.14
Miguel Velasco comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Pirri. Miguel Velasco is given another warning by the referee! Rafael Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.49
Jose Fortes Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno who takes it down. Jose Javier Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Cortes. Patricio Cortes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Julian Ouindi is on top of it.
59.47
Erwin Kasmi barges into Gabriel Lozano. The referee calls over Erwin Kasmi and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Lozano runs off the knock.
60.53
3-0Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Raimond Van Westerop replacing Pedro Ferrer and Luis Gento replacing Mauricio Gimenez .
61.55
Angelo Coly flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Suarez makes an attacking run forward. Juan-Carlos Suarez shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
65.15
Adolfo Molowny sees Jose Javier Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Moreno makes a probing pass between the defence to Luis Gento. Luis Gento cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Ouindi with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
71.20
Angelo Coly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Suarez. Juan-Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marcos Serrano effortlessly smothers it!
73.58
Juan-Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Del Sol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Del Sol shoots from long range. Marcos Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
75.42
Gabriel Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Molowny. Adolfo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Cortes who brings the ball under control. Patricio Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.41
Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Gabriel Ortega replacing Adolfo Molowny .
78.47
Carlos Herrero threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Suarez. Juan-Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.38
Rafael Pirri hits a low pass to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.39
Angelo Coly sees a break and surges forward. Angelo Coly makes a probing pass to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
87.26
Gabriel Ortega makes a probing pass to Patricio Cortes. Patricio Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Luis Gento. With a superhuman jump, Luis Gento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Julian Ouindi had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
90.00
Rafael Pirri makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.1%
42%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Gento of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcos Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Kauder (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Gabriel Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Velasco (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Adolfo Molowny (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Fortes Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan-Carlos Calvo (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Moreno (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Patricio Cortes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Gimenez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Raimond Van Westerop (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Ortega (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luis Gento (MID) | | 9 |
| 1. | Julian Ouindi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Angelo Coly (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Paul Abidallah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Erwin Kasmi (ATT) | | 5 |
| 9. | Eduardo Guardiola (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Patricio Del Sol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Castillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nick Barry (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enrique Kiko (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Martin (ATT) | 0 | |