Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 19,041 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
2.28
0-0Santiago Nasazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.19
1-0Jose Marcelo Alvaréz chips the ball to his team mate, Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Duarte Teixeira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.54
1-0Jose Marcelo Alvaréz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi threads the ball through to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.06
Danny Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.34
Gregorio Lorenzo surges forward with the ball. Gregorio Lorenzo threads the ball through to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.49
Aaron Van Der Ree makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.12
Jose Javier Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.44
Mike Hall passes the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
26.58
1-0Danny Etherington makes a probing pass to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alberto Serrano.
30.49
Gregorio Lorenzo threads the ball through to Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov makes a probing pass to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
32.25
1-0Steve Dago Adou clumsily knocks into Alberto Pirri. Steve Dago Adou is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.56
1-0Rafael Pardo hacks Morris Summerbell from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Pardo and shows him a yellow card! Morris Summerbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.06
Egutu Akinbiyi knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.38
Gregorio Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Hall. Mike Hall sees a break and surges forward. Mike Hall whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Duarte Teixeira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.15
Jose Javier Morales threads the ball through to Ernesto Guerrero. Ernesto Guerrero passes the ball forward to Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
Gregorio Lorenzo threads the ball through to Mike Hall. Mike Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
49.56
2-0Mauricio Hidalgo comes in with a late challenge on Taras Rebrov. Mauricio Hidalgo is shown the yellow card! Taras Rebrov runs off the knock.
55.54
Rafael Pardo clumsily knocks into Morris Summerbell. Rafael Pardo is given a warning by the referee! Morris Summerbell runs off the knock.
60.28
Taras Rebrov brings the ball forward. Taras Rebrov knocks in a cross ball towards Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.24
Jose Fortes Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov passes the ball forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela directs the ball goalwards with his head. Duarte Teixeira manages to gather it comfortably.
75.33
Aaron Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.07
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
81.11
Egutu Akinbiyi passes the ball forward to Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri goes all the way! Alberto Pirri tries a spectacular strike. Alberto Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.24
Mike Hall catches Danny Etherington on the ankles. The referee calls over Mike Hall and shows him a yellow card! Danny Etherington runs off the knock.
87.58
Jose Fortes Calvo advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Ernesto Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Marcelo Alvaréz.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.5%
43.8%
28.7%
Scorers
| Vasco Varela 6, 36, 88 | Alberto Pirri 81 |