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 Sevilla FC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
3.07
Felipe Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.32
Dave Van Der Weerden kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Molowny. Ivan Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Laver. Alfred Laver shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
10.19
Julian Castro catches Rodolfo Rodriguez on the ankles. Julian Castro is shown the yellow card! Rodolfo Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.42
Julian Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Velasco. Jose Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
14.15
Konstantinos Verelis takes it forward alone. Konstantinos Verelis kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.07
Pascal Rémy makes a probing pass to Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales shoots from distance. Rodney Cales scores for Sevilla FC!!
18.05
Adrian Paschetta takes it forward alone. Adrian Paschetta kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez goes all the way! Felipe Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.45
Rodolfo Merino hacks Richard Benjamin from behind! The referee calls over Rodolfo Merino and shows him a yellow card! Richard Benjamin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.25
Rodolfo Merino knocks the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales rockets a shot on goal. Pablo Lorenzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.52
Adrian Paschetta surges forward with the ball. Adrian Paschetta takes it forward alone. Adrian Paschetta knocks the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.56
Gregorio Martinez threads the ball through to Richard Benjamin. Richard Benjamin decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.39
Rodolfo Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.48
Julian Castro brings the ball forward. Julian Castro makes a simple pass to Giovanni Rivalta. Giovanni Rivalta shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Felipe Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
47.38
Julian Castro passes the ball forward to Jose Velasco. Jose Velasco passes the ball forward to Alfred Laver. Alfred Laver shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Helguera easily smothers it!
49.19
Konstantinos Verelis hacks Rodolfo Rodriguez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.38
Sevilla FC are easily keeping Atlético de Madrid at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.27
Jose Velasco hacks Pascal Rémy from behind! Jose Velasco is shown the yellow card! Pascal Rémy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.11
Adrian Paschetta sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Paschetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.13
Richard Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Laver. Alfred Laver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.11
Pascal Rémy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez shoots from just inside the box. Pablo Lorenzo easily smothers it.
66.53
Raphael Vetter decides to run forward with the ball. Raphael Vetter makes a probing pass to Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.10
Dave Van Der Weerden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Laver. Alfred Laver shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.58
Ivan Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Laver. Alfred Laver shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.24
Rodolfo Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez plays a perfect one-two with Felipe Fernandez and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Rodriguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Pablo Lorenzo is on top of it.
90.00
Luis Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Fernandez but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Fernandez of Sevilla FC
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
34.2%
43%
22.8%