Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,545 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
8.15
0-0Dave Van Der Weerden makes a probing pass to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman knocks the ball forward to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta directs the ball goalwards with his head. Carlos Marquez manages to gather it comfortably.
18.56
0-0Richard Benjamin clumsily knocks into Leonardo Redondo. The referee calls over Richard Benjamin and shows him a yellow card! Leonardo Redondo stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.32
0-0Leonardo Redondo clumsily knocks into Jose Velasco. Leonardo Redondo is shown the yellow card! Jose Velasco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.31
0-0Pablo Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Arias. Alfredo Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.18
0-0Richard Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
39.58
Jose Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Marquez!
42.14
Hugo Roman knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.56
Richard Benjamin threads the ball through to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
48.53
Miguel Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.23
0-0Jose Fortes Marin barges into Gabriel Saez. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Marin and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Saez runs off the knock.
51.51
0-1Leonardo Redondo takes it forward alone. Leonardo Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Miguel Carmona had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
55.35
Dave Van Der Weerden kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Alvarez.
57.23
Dave Van Der Weerden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Benjamin. Richard Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.19
Hugo Roman makes a simple pass to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carlos Marquez.
65.34
Gabriel Saez knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Rubio.
66.39
Dave Van Der Weerden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Velasco. Jose Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Carlos Marquez.
73.10
Leonardo Redondo knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
77.25
Miguel Suarez sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Van Der Weerden.
78.48
Ivan Molowny brings the ball forward. Ivan Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Carlos Marquez.
81.58
Ivan Molowny makes a simple pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
87.08
Richard Benjamin decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
23.6%
50%
26.4%
Scorers