Match Report


NumanciaNumancia     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arturo MorenoA. Moreno58
G
captain1
G
70Marcos BarkeroM. Barkero
Hugo AriasH. Arias71
D
2
D
72Antonio CruzA. Cruz
Johnny RicciJ. Ricci68
D
3
D
70Elena NavarroE. Navarro
Christophe SekliC. Sekli66
D
4
D
63Hugo FuentesH. Fuentes
Martin Del SolM. Del Sol59
D
5
D
62Theo RobbenT. Robben
Stephane VierchwoodS. Vierchwood68
M
6
M
75Rafael LorenzoR. Lorenzo
Ottavio AbbruscatoO. Abbruscato59
M
7
M
58Jose HierroJ. Hierro
Jose HelgueraJ. Helguera58
M
8
M
56Guillermo RomeroG. Romero
Dean SharpeD. Sharpe56
M
9
A
69Nicolas ZiegeN. Ziege
Matthias SchrammM. Schramm74
A
10
A
59Alberto ScalzoA. Scalzo
Guillermo AguilarG. Aguilar73
A
11captain
A
57Mauricio RomanM. Roman
 
Daniel FerreiraD. Ferreira58
A
12
D
62Robert LobontR. Lobont
Felipe OrtegaF. Ortega58
D
13
A
56Vasco BentoV. Bento
Alejandro SerranoA. Serrano56
D
14
D
55Antonio VelascoA. Velasco

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 9,414 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo  Sanchez.


0.00
Numancia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
Elena Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Ziege holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Ziege threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Arturo Moreno. What a save!
3.55
Guillermo Romero flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Scalzo who brings the ball under control. Alberto Scalzo makes a pass forward but Mauricio Roman makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
6.05
Ottavio Abbruscato flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Schramm who brings the ball under control. Matthias Schramm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marcos Barkero!
8.46
Guillermo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Scalzo controls it well on his chest. Alberto Scalzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.23
Stephane Vierchwood brings the ball forward. Stephane Vierchwood lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Schramm. Matthias Schramm jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.31
Jose Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Arturo Moreno had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
24.26
Hugo Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Abbruscato. The referee warns Hugo Fuentes to calm down! Ottavio Abbruscato grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.43
Jose Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Schramm. Matthias Schramm shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Marcos Barkero had no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
36.41
Jose Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo skips past Christophe Sekli! Alberto Scalzo tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia have changed their lineup with Daniel Ferreira replacing Johnny Ricci, Felipe Ortega replacing Martin Del Sol and Alejandro Serrano replacing Guillermo Aguilar. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
49.39
Daniel Ferreira clumsily knocks into Alberto Scalzo. Daniel Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Alberto Scalzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.22
Jose Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman makes a probing pass between the defence to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.03
Guillermo Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Romero skips past Felipe Ortega! Guillermo Romero shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Arturo Moreno comfortably smothers it!
59.03
Ottavio Abbruscato threads a neat ball through to Matthias Schramm. Matthias Schramm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marcos Barkero gets down and covers it.
69.01
Daniel Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Roman. Daniel Ferreira is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Roman runs off the knock.
69.01
Free kick to Atlético de Madrid just outside the area...
70.31
Guillermo Romero takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
75.45
Ottavio Abbruscato kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
79.41
Daniel Ferreira passes the ball forward to Ottavio Abbruscato. Ottavio Abbruscato passes the ball forward to Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano advances inside the box! Alejandro Serrano comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.06
Rafael Lorenzo surges forward with the ball. Rafael Lorenzo plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Ziege and advances towards the goal... Daniel Ferreira catches Rafael Lorenzo on the ankles. Penalty for Atlético de Madrid!!
81.06
The referee points to the spot..
82.14
Mauricio Roman takes a long run up. It's miles wide!
85.17
Antonio Cruz knocks the ball forward to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christophe Sekli.
87.39
Guillermo Romero plays the ball forward to Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Numancia

Atlético de Madrid
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
29.5%
48.7%
21.8%

Scorers
Matthias Schramm 9, 32
Nicolas Ziege 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Schramm of Numancia

Match Ratings
1.Arturo Moreno (GK)
7
2.Hugo Arias (DEF)
6
3.Johnny Ricci (DEF)
6
4.Christophe Sekli (DEF)
6
5.Martin Del Sol (DEF)
6
6.Stephane Vierchwood (MID)
7
7.Ottavio Abbruscato (MID)
7
8.Jose Helguera (MID)
6
9.Dean Sharpe (MID)
6
10.Matthias Schramm (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Guillermo Aguilar (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Ferreira (ATT)yellow card
5
13.Felipe Ortega (DEF)
6
14.Alejandro Serrano (DEF)
6

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)
7
7.Jose Hierro (MID)
8
8.Guillermo Romero (MID)
7
9.Nicolas Ziege (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alberto Scalzo (ATT)
6
11.Mauricio Roman (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Lobont (DEF)
0
13.Vasco Bento (ATT)
0
14.Antonio Velasco (DEF)
0