Match Report


Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcos BarkeroM. Barkero70
G
1
G
55Christian BaronchelliC. Baronchelli
Antonio CruzA. Cruz72
D
2
D
69Thierry IzzetT. Izzet
Elena NavarroE. Navarro70
D
3
D
60Luigi CardoneL. Cardone
Hugo FuentesH. Fuentes63
D
4
D
58Alfredo FernandezA. Fernandez
Theo RobbenT. Robben62
D
5
M
73Bas SchenningB. Schenning
Rafael LorenzoR. Lorenzo75
M
6captain
M
70Jean BakariJ. Bakari
Alec GemmillA. Gemmill59
M
7
M
65Frederico FerrerF. Ferrer
Jose HierroJ. Hierro58
M
8
M
63Norman JackN. Jack
Nicolas ZiegeN. Ziege69
A
9
A
54Alexander AthertonA. Atherton
Alberto ScalzoA. Scalzo59
A
10
A
51Ernesto SotoE. Soto
Mauricio RomanM. Roman57
A
captain11
A
49Antonio ReyesA. Reyes
 
Robert LobontR. Lobont62
D
12
G
54Nicolas OrtegaN. Ortega
Guillermo RomeroG. Romero56
M
13
D
54Dominic SounessD. Souness
Vasco BentoV. Bento56
A
14
D
53Luis DiezL. Diez

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 9,864 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico  Bravo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid kick off!
4.22
Norman Jack flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Reyes controls it well on his chest. Antonio Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
9.19
Alexander Atherton barges into Theo Robben. The referee calls over Alexander Atherton and warns him to calm down! Theo Robben grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.14
With great vision, Bas Schenning plays the ball forward to Antonio Reyes. Antonio Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Atherton. Alexander Atherton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Marcos Barkero had no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
15.53
Frederico Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Atherton. Alexander Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Soto. Ernesto Soto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
16.36
Bas Schenning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Reyes. Antonio Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Navarro.
20.43
Hugo Fuentes threads the ball through to Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman rushes past Alfredo Fernandez! Some good footwork from Mauricio Roman provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.40
Antonio Cruz threads a neat ball through to Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo darts forward. Rafael Lorenzo plays a sublime one-two with Alberto Scalzo and races in on goal... Rafael Lorenzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Lorenzo!
30.12
Jose Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman shoots from 25 yards but somehow Christian Baronchelli manages to keep it out.
34.07
Thierry Izzet hacks Mauricio Roman from behind! The referee warns Thierry Izzet to calm down! Mauricio Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.39
Luigi Cardone advances with the ball. Luigi Cardone flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Reyes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Reyes finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.17
Jean Bakari passes the ball forward to Alexander Atherton. Alexander Atherton plays a one-two with Ernesto Soto and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alexander Atherton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Marcos Barkero. Excellent save.
42.09
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Roman who takes it down. Mauricio Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Real Valladolid appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid start the second half!
48.18
Antonio Cruz hits a low pass to Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Ziege who takes it down. Nicolas Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.32
Jose Hierro makes a probing pass to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Christian Baronchelli punches it away to safety.
51.11
Frederico Ferrer makes a simple pass to Alexander Atherton. Alexander Atherton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marcos Barkero!
53.06
Rafael Lorenzo brings the ball forward. Rafael Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
55.17
Jean Bakari threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Soto. Ernesto Soto shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
59.47
Alec Gemmill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Gemmill shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.56
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Nicolas Ortega replacing Jean Bakari .
72.01
Alec Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Roman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Roman skips past Thierry Izzet! Mauricio Roman comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
77.39
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Luis Diez replacing Norman Jack .
83.03
Luis Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Atherton. Alexander Atherton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Navarro.
85.23
Jose Hierro threads the ball through to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
89.32
Rafael Lorenzo takes it forward alone. Rafael Lorenzo plays a quick one-two with Mauricio Roman and rushes in on goal... Rafael Lorenzo takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlético de Madrid

Real Valladolid
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.3%

Scorers
Rafael Lorenzo 26
Alexander Atherton 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Lorenzo 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)goal scored
9
7.Alec Gemmill (MID)
7
8.Jose Hierro (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Ziege (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Scalzo (ATT)
6
11.Mauricio Roman (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Lobont (DEF)
0
13.Guillermo Romero (MID)
0
14.Vasco Bento (ATT)
0

1.Christian Baronchelli (GK)
7
2.Thierry Izzet (DEF)
6
3.Luigi Cardone (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Fernandez (DEF)
6
5.Bas Schenning (MID)
6
6.Jean Bakari (MID)
6
7.Frederico Ferrer (MID)
6
8.Norman Jack (MID)
6
9.Alexander Atherton (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ernesto Soto (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Reyes (ATT)
7
 
12.Nicolas Ortega (GK)
6
13.Dominic Souness (DEF)
0
14.Luis Diez (DEF)
6