Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Juan-Carlos CastroJ. Castro70
G
1
G
70Marcos BarkeroM. Barkero
Sebastian MedinaS. Medina69
D
2
D
72Antonio CruzA. Cruz
Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino65
D
3
D
70Elena NavarroE. Navarro
Alfredo GutierrezA. Gutierrez62
D
4
D
63Robert LobontR. Lobont
Juan-Carlos CastroJ. Castro62
M
5
D
62Theo RobbenT. Robben
Bakary SchumacherB. Schumacher60
M
6
M
75Rafael LorenzoR. Lorenzo
Jason JessJ. Jess56
M
7
M
59Alec GemmillA. Gemmill
Nicolas CastroN. Castro50
M
8
M
58Jose HierroJ. Hierro
Albert FloresA. Flores48
M
captain9
A
70Nicolas ZiegeN. Ziege
Rodolfo DuranR. Duran64
A
10
A
63Ricardo CastilloR. Castillo
Luis ReyL. Rey55
A
11captain
A
59Alberto ScalzoA. Scalzo
 
Pedro VazquezP. Vazquez55
D
12
A
57Mauricio RomanM. Roman
Francisco JimenezF. Jimenez54
D
13
M
56Guillermo RomeroG. Romero
Fernando NunezF. Nunez53
A
14
A
56Vasco BentoV. Bento

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 8,509 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Pirri.


0.00
The first half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
6.21
Robert Lobont knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege edges inside the box! Nicolas Ziege cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Sebastian Medina!
9.44
Juan-Carlos Castro hits a low pass to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran cuts inside the box! Rodolfo Duran comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.38
Elena Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks the ball forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
18.56
Rafael Lorenzo chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Castillo. Ricardo Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Castro who gathers it comfortably.
22.01
Alfredo Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Schumacher. Bakary Schumacher flicks a high ball forward to Luis Rey who takes it down. Luis Rey shoots from long range but Marcos Barkero reads it well. Quality keeping!
26.21
Daniel Marcelino sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Marcelino sees space and advances. Daniel Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.46
Alec Gemmill takes it forward alone. Alec Gemmill advances inside the box! Alec Gemmill strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
33.01
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Castillo controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Gutierrez.
34.38
Jose Hierro threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Castillo. Ricardo Castillo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ricardo Castillo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.20
Jose Hierro catches Juan-Carlos Castro on the ankles. Jose Hierro is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.03
Jose Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Ziege controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Ziege shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Jason Jess knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Rey but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off the second half!
47.56
Sebastian Medina decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Medina makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
49.02
Sebastian Medina threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Theo Robben.
54.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Medina plays the ball forward to Albert Flores. Albert Flores flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Duran collects the pass. Rodolfo Duran tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Marcos Barkero manages to keep it out.
60.50
Antonio Cruz runs forward with the ball. Antonio Cruz makes a simple pass to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.11
Juan-Carlos Castro clumsily knocks into Jose Hierro. Juan-Carlos Castro is warned by the referee! Jose Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.53
Jose Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Castillo collects the pass. Ricardo Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Juan-Carlos Castro.
67.50
Jose Hierro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Juan-Carlos Castro scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
75.22
Robert Lobont surges forward with the ball. Robert Lobont kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
77.43
Albacete Balompie appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.43
With vision, Nicolas Castro laces a through ball forward to Luis Rey. Luis Rey plays a one-two with Rodolfo Duran and rushes in on goal... Elena Navarro hacks Luis Rey from behind! Penalty not given!!
78.27
Rafael Lorenzo barges into Jason Jess. The referee calls over Rafael Lorenzo and warns him to calm down! Jason Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.31
Rafael Lorenzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Castillo. Ricardo Castillo shoots from 25 yards but Juan-Carlos Castro reads it well. Great save!
84.25
Robert Lobont threads a neat ball through to Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo threads the ball through to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.57
Rafael Lorenzo clumsily knocks into Nicolas Castro. Rafael Lorenzo is warned by the referee again! Nicolas Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

Atlético de Madrid
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%

Scorers
Nicolas Ziege 42

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

Match Ratings
1.Juan-Carlos Castro (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Medina (DEF)
9
3.Daniel Marcelino (DEF)
7
4.Alfredo Gutierrez (DEF)
6
5.Juan-Carlos Castro (MID)
6
6.Bakary Schumacher (MID)
6
7.Jason Jess (MID)
6
8.Nicolas Castro (MID)
7
9.Albert Flores (MID)
6
10.Rodolfo Duran (ATT)
6
11.Luis Rey (ATT)
7
 
12.Pedro Vazquez (DEF)
0
13.Francisco Jimenez (DEF)
0
14.Fernando Nunez (ATT)
0

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