Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid
Alex SamsonAlex Samson Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Isaac GrossmanI. Grossman78
G
1
G
77Johan RadetJ. Radet
Scott InglisS. Inglis71
D
2
D
69Alberto FowlerA. Fowler
Victor SantosV. Santos71
D
3
D
71Alfredo FerrerA. Ferrer
Nigel HarleyN. Harley71
D
4
D
73Oscar Jr. BortoluzziO. Bortoluzzi
Felipe CastroF. Castro75
M
5
D
74Luis MonteroL. Montero
Dan DegnD. Degn77
M
6
M
80Alex CarboneA. Carbone
Andres HierroA. Hierro80
M
captain7
M
86Fernando CamposF. Campos
Marc-Vivien BenyachouM. Benyachou78
M
8
A
80Oscar ZaniniO. Zanini
Marvin ShearerM. Shearer70
A
9captain
A
85Fouad FertoutF. Fertout
Ricardo GutierrezR. Gutierrez74
A
10
A
71Mauricio MartinM. Martin
Sveinn IngólfssonS. Ingólfsson72
A
11
A
70Nuno MartinsN. Martins
 
Simon GranvilleS. Granville70
D
12
D
75Marcus PartinM. Partin
Francisco VergesF. Verges74
M
13
M
81Sebastiao AlvesS. Alves
Brian PowellB. Powell75
A
14
A
69Ivan MedinaI. Medina

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.


0.00
Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
6.59
Scott Inglis picks a pass forward to Marc-Vivien Benyachou. Marc-Vivien Benyachou makes a probing pass to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Radet who gathers it comfortably.
8.22
Alfredo Ferrer surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Zanini. Oscar Zanini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.23
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Campos plays the ball forward to Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Harley.
10.57
Scott Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. With a superhuman jump, Sveinn Ingólfsson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Johan Radet keeps it out!
12.57
Marc-Vivien Benyachou flicks a high pass forward to Andres Hierro who brings the ball under control. Andres Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
15.45
Felipe Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Carbone.
20.39
Alex Carbone surges forward with the ball. Alex Carbone whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid! That brings them level!
26.39
Marc-Vivien Benyachou flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
28.29
Andres Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Marc-Vivien Benyachou. Marc-Vivien Benyachou is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.59
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi makes a probing pass to Luis Montero. Luis Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. With a superhuman jump, Nuno Martins connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Superb reactions from Isaac Grossman. What a save!
33.06
Andres Hierro passes the ball forward to Dan Degn. Dan Degn shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.08
Fernando Campos flicks a high ball forward to Alex Carbone who takes it down. Alex Carbone makes a pass forward but Oscar Zanini is yards offside!
39.06
Scott Inglis passes the ball forward to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johan Radet manages to gather it.
42.27
Alfredo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Zanini. Oscar Zanini shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.11
Fernando Campos passes the ball forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
48.16
Sveinn Ingólfsson flicks a high ball forward to Marc-Vivien Benyachou who takes it down. Marc-Vivien Benyachou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.08
Nigel Harley hits a low pass to Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro flicks a high ball forward to Dan Degn who takes it down. Dan Degn tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
57.38
Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Sveinn Ingólfsson collects the pass. Sveinn Ingólfsson lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Alberto Fowler clumsily knocks into Ricardo Gutierrez. Penalty not given!!
60.59
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Simon Granville replacing Victor Santos .
61.68
Alex Carbone sees Fouad Fertout in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fouad Fertout tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
63.53
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Isaac Grossman manages to gather it.
66.40
Sveinn Ingólfsson comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Fowler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Fowler runs off the knock.
67.39
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi knocks the ball forward to Alex Carbone. Alex Carbone threads the ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins beats his man to it with a header. Isaac Grossman manages to gather it effortlessly.
71.35
Alfredo Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Gutierrez. The referee brings Alfredo Ferrer to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Gutierrez runs off the knock.
75.21
Felipe Castro laces a through ball forward to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
77.40
Albacete Balompie have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Verges replacing Dan Degn and Brian Powell replacing Ricardo Gutierrez .
78.41
Andres Hierro sees Marvin Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Brian Powell. Brian Powell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.26
Alex Carbone knocks the ball forward to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos deftly passes the ball to Oscar Zanini, releasing him through on goal. Oscar Zanini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Isaac Grossman. Excellent save.
89.15
Alex Carbone hits a low pass to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos plays a one-two with Fouad Fertout and rushes in on goal... Fernando Campos tries a spectacular strike. Isaac Grossman gets down and covers it.
90.00
Brian Powell decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Powell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

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

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
23.4%
45.5%
31.2%

Scorers
Sveinn Ingólfsson 13
Marc-Vivien Benyachou 28
Brian Powell 78
Mauricio Martin 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc-Vivien Benyachou of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings
1.Isaac Grossman (GK)
8
2.Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3.Victor Santos (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Harley (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Castro (MID)
6
6.Dan Degn (MID)
6
7.Andres Hierro (MID)
8
8.Marc-Vivien Benyachou (MID)goal scored
8
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)
8
10.Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
6
11.Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Simon Granville (DEF)
6
13.Francisco Verges (MID)
6
14.Brian Powell (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Johan Radet (GK)
7
2.Alberto Fowler (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi (DEF)
6
5.Luis Montero (DEF)
6
6.Alex Carbone (MID)
8
7.Fernando Campos (MID)
7
8.Oscar Zanini (ATT)
6
9.Fouad Fertout (ATT)
6
10.Mauricio Martin (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Nuno Martins (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcus Partin (DEF)
0
13.Sebastiao Alves (MID)
0
14.Ivan Medina (ATT)
0