Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 9,999 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Levante UD get the match underway!
3.15
0-0Richard Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.11
0-0Richard Benjamin surges forward with the ball. Richard Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.03
1-0Hugo Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ricardo Prieto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.01
1-0Gabriel Saez passes the ball forward to Richard Benjamin. Richard Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ricardo Prieto manages to keep it out.
30.23
Julian José Mari makes a simple pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mitchell Groenendijk.
33.37
Julian Castro sees a break and surges forward. Julian Castro sees space and advances. Julian Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mitchell Groenendijk.
34.34
Raymond Boateng makes a simple pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.37
1-0Carlos Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Richard Benjamin. Carlos Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Richard Benjamin stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.37
Enrique Peiro passes the ball forward to Andres Pascual. Andres Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Carmona who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Richard Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
47.14
Richard Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.28
Enrique Peiro sees space and advances. Enrique Peiro knocks the ball forward to Andres Pascual. Andres Pascual shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.00
Hugo Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Ricardo Prieto manages to gather it comfortably.
65.16
Alberto Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.13
Richard Benjamin threads the ball through to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Caballero.
73.42
1-1Pablo Flores hacks Victor Izquierdo from behind! The referee calls over Pablo Flores and warns him to calm down! Victor Izquierdo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.47
Carlos Pichichi makes a simple pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Miguel Carmona.
78.39
Alberto Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Flores.
81.25
Julian José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Ricardo Prieto had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
89.57
Julian José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Rodriquez.
90.00
Julian José Mari makes a simple pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Izquierdo of Atlético de Madrid
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.2%
26.8%
Play Area
23.2%
53.7%
23.2%
Scorers