Match Report


Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid     Racing SantanderRacing Santander
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcos BarkeroM. Barkero70
G
1
G
59Lamine Ferreira-LeiteL. Ferreira-Leite
Antonio CruzA. Cruz72
D
2
D
67Giulio ArtisticoG. Artistico
Elena NavarroE. Navarro70
D
3
D
61Gerhard BirkwaldG. Birkwald
Hugo FuentesH. Fuentes63
D
4
D
61Leonardo PenaL. Pena
Theo RobbenT. Robben62
D
5captain
M
71Tommy FentonT. Fenton
Rafael LorenzoR. Lorenzo75
M
6
M
64Eduardo GilE. Gil
Jose HierroJ. Hierro58
M
7
M
59Nicolas HernandezN. Hernandez
Guillermo RomeroG. Romero56
M
8
M
45Arturo RomanA. Roman
Nicolas ZiegeN. Ziege69
A
9
A
71Danny TaylorD. Taylor
Alberto ScalzoA. Scalzo59
A
10
A
67Pablo PeiroP. Peiro
Mauricio RomanM. Roman57
A
captain11
A
65Victor FarinosV. Farinos
 
Robert LobontR. Lobont62
D
12
G
54Walter PonzoW. Ponzo
Vasco BentoV. Bento56
A
13
D
50Roberto CamposR. Campos
Antonio VelascoA. Velasco55
D
14
D
49Jose RomanJ. Roman

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


0.00
Racing Santander start the match!
9.15
Giulio Artistico flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
14.31
Jose Hierro passes the ball forward to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Roman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Ziege rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.40
Theo Robben knocks the ball forward to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro passes the ball forward to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Scalzo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Ziege side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
21.29
Antonio Cruz makes a probing pass to Guillermo Romero. Guillermo Romero flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Roman who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Mauricio Roman plays the ball forward to Alberto Scalzo who has made a great run into the box. Alberto Scalzo rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.44
Theo Robben makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro takes it forward alone. Jose Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Scalzo. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Scalzo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Scalzo!
28.45
Hugo Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro threads a neat ball through to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Lamine Ferreira-Leite.
32.07
Rafael Lorenzo plays the ball forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Roman but he's offside!
33.49
Rafael Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.07
Jose Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
36.56
Pablo Peiro catches Elena Navarro on the ankles. The referee warns Pablo Peiro to calm down! Elena Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
51.33
Rafael Lorenzo catches Arturo Roman on the ankles. Rafael Lorenzo is shown the yellow card! Arturo Roman runs off the knock.
54.35
Giulio Artistico sees space and advances. Giulio Artistico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
55.39
Gerhard Birkwald pushes up the pitch. Gerhard Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marcos Barkero with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
60.43
Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Vasco Bento replacing Elena Navarro .
61.48
Jose Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Gil laces a through ball forward to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.33
Giulio Artistico threads the ball through to Eduardo Gil. Eduardo Gil hits a low pass to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
67.13
Leonardo Pena knocks the ball forward to Tommy Fenton. Tommy Fenton advances with the ball. Tommy Fenton shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Santander!
71.26
Rafael Lorenzo brings the ball forward. Rafael Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Ziege but he's offside!
72.30
Guillermo Romero clumsily knocks into Tommy Fenton. Guillermo Romero is shown the yellow card! Tommy Fenton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.32
Guillermo Romero takes the throw-in. Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Scalzo controls it well on his chest. Alberto Scalzo kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Roman but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.43
Giulio Artistico plays the ball forward to Nicolas Hernandez. Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Hernandez plays the ball forward to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Danny Taylor provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.44
Antonio Cruz hits a low pass to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Lamine Ferreira-Leite!
81.17
Eduardo Gil sees Pablo Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos makes a deft header. Victor Farinos scores for Racing Santander!!
87.54
Vasco Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Romero. Guillermo Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo puts a great ball through. Mauricio Roman runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Guillermo Romero threads a neat ball through to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo plays a one-two with Nicolas Ziege and rushes in on goal... Alberto Scalzo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Lamine Ferreira-Leite is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlético de Madrid

Racing Santander
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
23.2%
43.9%
32.9%

Scorers
Nicolas Ziege 14
Alberto Scalzo 21, 24
Danny Taylor 55
Tommy Fenton 67
Victor Farinos 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Scalzo of Atlético de Madrid

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

1.Lamine Ferreira-Leite (GK)
7
2.Giulio Artistico (DEF)
7
3.Gerhard Birkwald (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Pena (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Fenton (MID)goal scored
7
6.Eduardo Gil (MID)
6
7.Nicolas Hernandez (MID)
6
8.Arturo Roman (MID)
6
9.Danny Taylor (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Pablo Peiro (ATT)
6
11.Victor Farinos (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Walter Ponzo (GK)
0
13.Roberto Campos (DEF)
0
14.Jose Roman (DEF)
0