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It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 19,149 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Arias.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
2.20
Albert Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
3.18
Albert Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran cuts inside the box! Adolfo Duran shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.29
Albert Aguilar catches Fernando Campos on the ankles. The referee calls over Albert Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Fernando Campos runs off the knock.
9.02
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien threads the ball through to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins whips the ball goalwards with his head. Albert Cortes clears it off the line with his head!
10.56
Philipp Gelb deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.19
Romero P. Cano knocks the ball forward to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Kouta Nakata.
19.54
Albert Aguilar takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Kouta Nakata gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
20.31
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien decides to run forward with the ball. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ted-Kelton Laspalles manages to gather it comfortably.
21.14
With some swift thinking, Sebastiao Alves plays the ball forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout beats his man to it with a header. Ted-Kelton Laspalles manages to gather it.
27.51
Sebastiao Alves threads the ball through to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Stephane Amoruso is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
28.41
Adolfo Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar rushes past Marcus Partin! Albert Aguilar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Kouta Nakata is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.36
Albert Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Adolfo Duran is offside!
34.46
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Albert Pascual controls it well on his chest. Albert Pascual runs straight at the defence! Albert Cortes comes in with a late challenge on Albert Pascual. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.32
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ted-Kelton Laspalles who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Stephane Amoruso arcs the ball upfield. Adolfo Duran puts a great ball through. Chris Hupkes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD 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
Levante UD start the second half!
47.55
Fernando Campos flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Alves who takes it down. Sebastiao Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ted-Kelton Laspalles manages to gather it.
49.23
Albert Aguilar advances with the ball. Albert Aguilar shoots from 20 yards but somehow Kouta Nakata manages to keep it out.
57.04
Fernando Campos flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Alves who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Alves whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ted-Kelton Laspalles.
58.39
It's a corner kick. Fernando Campos kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Thomas Charpennet gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.50
Albert Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona puts a great ball through. Chris Hupkes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.28
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien threads a neat ball through to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins heads the ball goalwards. Ted-Kelton Laspalles is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.26
Morgan Jenkins kicks a strong pass forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
66.08
Stephane Amoruso flicks a high pass forward to Albert Aguilar who brings the ball under control. Albert Aguilar surges forward with the ball. Albert Aguilar threads the ball through to Romero P. Cano but he's offside!
69.38
Fernando Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
71.11
Sebastiao Alves sees Morgan Jenkins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morgan Jenkins threads a neat, attacking ball through to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ted-Kelton Laspalles had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
78.31
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi passes the ball forward to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos flicks a high ball forward to Fouad Fertout who takes it down. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ole de Groot is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.48
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien sees a break and surges forward. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.07
Marcus Partin threads a neat ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos makes a great pass forward. Sebastiao Alves runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
31.3%
47%
21.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Aguilar of Levante UD

Match Ratings