Match Report


Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcos BarkeroM. Barkero70
G
1
G
67Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez
Antonio CruzA. Cruz72
D
2
D
66Elena CamachoE. Camacho
Elena NavarroE. Navarro70
D
3
D
66Kevin HansenK. Hansen
Hugo FuentesH. Fuentes63
D
4
D
52Bruno CollotB. Collot
Theo RobbenT. Robben62
D
5
M
69Roberto PeiroR. Peiro
Rafael LorenzoR. Lorenzo75
M
6
M
65Adolfo SuarezA. Suarez
Jose HierroJ. Hierro58
M
7
M
63Eugenio GentoE. Gento
Guillermo RomeroG. Romero56
M
8captain
M
60Mauricio OrtegaM. Ortega
Nicolas ZiegeN. Ziege69
A
9
A
69Artur BarbosaA. Barbosa
Alberto ScalzoA. Scalzo59
A
10
A
65Alejandro TorresA. Torres
Mauricio RomanM. Roman57
A
captain11
A
60Jose SotoJ. Soto
 
Robert LobontR. Lobont62
D
12
M
60Oscar DominguezO. Dominguez
Vasco BentoV. Bento56
A
13
M
54Thomas BaslerT. Basler
Antonio VelascoA. Velasco55
D
14
G
54Jose Fortes TorresJ. Torres

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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 Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 9,505 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo  Cano.


0.00
Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
3.42
Elena Camacho plays the ball forward to Mauricio Ortega. Mauricio Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Artur Barbosa collects the pass. Artur Barbosa shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
9.21
Bruno Collot flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Peiro collects the pass. Roberto Peiro hits a low pass to Alejandro Torres. Alejandro Torres skips past Elena Navarro! Elena Navarro catches Alejandro Torres on the ankles. Alejandro Torres appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
10.10
Rafael Lorenzo hacks Eugenio Gento from behind! The referee warns Rafael Lorenzo to calm down! Eugenio Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.20
Adolfo Suarez makes an attacking run forward. Adolfo Suarez plays a one-two with Alejandro Torres and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Adolfo Suarez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.56
Adolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soto controls it well on his chest. Jose Soto knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Barbosa. Hugo Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Artur Barbosa. Penalty not given!!
21.40
Elena Camacho knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.47
Jose Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo advances inside the box! Alberto Scalzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
30.50
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Scalzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Scalzo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.01
Elena Camacho passes the ball forward to Mauricio Ortega. Mauricio Ortega brings the ball forward. Mauricio Ortega shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
34.16
Rafael Lorenzo comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Ortega. The referee calls over Rafael Lorenzo again and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.14
Rafael Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas have changed their lineup with Jose Fortes Torres replacing Artur Barbosa.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
47.43
Eugenio Gento sees Jose Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Soto shoots from 20 yards. Marcos Barkero gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
48.35
Adolfo Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Suarez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
49.37
Hugo Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Romero. Guillermo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Roman collects the pass. Mauricio Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.59
Antonio Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Romero. Guillermo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Ziege collects the pass. Nicolas Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.11
Theo Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Ziege and advances towards the goal... Alberto Scalzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.34
Jose Fortes Torres catches Hugo Fuentes on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Torres and warns him to calm down! Hugo Fuentes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.04
Jose Hierro takes it forward alone. Jose Hierro plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Ziege and rushes in on goal... Jose Hierro rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
67.20
Roberto Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Torres who takes it down. Alejandro Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
69.03
Roberto Peiro passes the ball forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
71.46
Hugo Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.19
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Scalzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Scalzo plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Roman and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alberto Scalzo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Hugo Fuentes brings the ball forward. Hugo Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlético de Madrid

Union Las Palmas
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%

Scorers
Nicolas Ziege 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Ziege of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Marcos Barkero (GK)
8
2.Antonio Cruz (DEF)
6
3.Elena Navarro (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
8
5.Theo Robben (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Lorenzo (MID)
7
7.Jose Hierro (MID)
7
8.Guillermo Romero (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Ziege (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alberto Scalzo (ATT)
8
11.Mauricio Roman (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Lobont (DEF)
0
13.Vasco Bento (ATT)
0
14.Antonio Velasco (DEF)
0

1.Edmundo Suarez (GK)
6
2.Elena Camacho (DEF)
7
3.Kevin Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Collot (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Peiro (MID)
7
6.Adolfo Suarez (MID)
8
7.Eugenio Gento (MID)
6
8.Mauricio Ortega (MID)
6
9.Artur Barbosa (ATT)
6
10.Alejandro Torres (ATT)
6
11.Jose Soto (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Dominguez (MID)
0
13.Thomas Basler (MID)
0
14.Jose Fortes Torres (GK)
5