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 Elche CF. A crowd of 9,081 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off the first half!
6.28
1-0Richard Benjamin makes a probing pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Laver. Alfred Laver powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.29
1-0Alberto Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Redondo. Ricardo Redondo surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Giovanni Rivalta and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Redondo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Kai Welke!
15.07
Gabriel Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Velasco. Jose Velasco takes it forward alone. Jose Velasco goes all the way! Jose Velasco tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Kai Welke.
32.54
1-0Alberto Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Benjamin. Richard Benjamin decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Benjamin shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.58
Juan-Carlos Navarro sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Navarro shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Lorenzo easily smothers it!
36.09
Ivan Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.52
1-0Dave Van Der Weerden barges into Pedro Cortes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.15
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.27
Dave Van Der Weerden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Velasco. Jose Velasco makes a probing pass to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo goes all the way! Victor Izquierdo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Kai Welke manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
47.03
Ivan Molowny makes a probing pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Kai Welke manages to gather it comfortably.
53.29
Pedro Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Klinsmann. Jakob Klinsmann shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Lorenzo easily smothers it!
54.40
Jakob Klinsmann hacks Dave Van Der Weerden from behind! The referee calls over Jakob Klinsmann and shows him a yellow card! Dave Van Der Weerden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.12
1-0Ricardo Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Laver. Alfred Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Welke who gathers it comfortably.
57.32
1-0Toifilou Gouaméné comes in with a late challenge on Richard Benjamin. Toifilou Gouaméné is warned by the referee! Richard Benjamin runs off the knock.
71.40
1-0Romero P. Flores slams into Giovanni Rivalta with his studs up. Romero P. Flores is shown the red card!! Giovanni Rivalta carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.25
Juan-Carlos Navarro hacks Ivan Molowny from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.18
Gabriel Saez makes a simple pass to Richard Benjamin. Richard Benjamin makes a simple pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
75.4%
24.6%
Play Area
29.2%
49.2%
21.5%
Scorers