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 CD Badajoz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Atlético de Madrid and CD Badajoz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Atlético de Madrid and CD Badajoz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0CD Badajoz get the match underway!
8.11
0-0Martin De Sanctis threads the ball through to Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Calvo.
12.31
1-0Jose Marcelo Alvaréz threads the ball through to Mike Hall. Mike Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.00
1-0Santiago Nasazzi makes a simple pass to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo plays a perfect one-two with Vasco Varela and rushes in on goal... Rafael Pardo takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
16.06
1-0Jose Fortes Calvo sees space and advances. Jose Fortes Calvo makes a simple pass to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.44
Gregorio Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi threads the ball through to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Juan-Carlos Garcia!
24.09
Jose Fortes Calvo makes a probing pass to Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
Vincenzo Cziommer kicks a strong pass forward to Guido De Rosa. Guido De Rosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.17
Taras Rebrov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.19
Gregorio Lorenzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Juan-Carlos Garcia easily picks it out of the air!
33.56
Mike Hall passes the ball forward to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florin V. Codrea.
34.04
Taras Rebrov flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.35
Taras Rebrov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche goes all the way! Halim Haouche tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.11
Nicolas Marcos makes a probing pass to Adolfo Del Sol. Adolfo Del Sol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
49.15
Andre Lobe knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Cziommer. Vincenzo Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guido De Rosa. Guido De Rosa knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.54
Florin V. Codrea knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Cziommer. Vincenzo Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Del Sol. Adolfo Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Marcelo Alvaréz.
66.52
Santiago Nasazzi passes the ball forward to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Juan-Carlos Garcia manages to gather it comfortably.
69.34
Mike Hall surges forward with the ball. Mike Hall whips in a cross ball towards Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
71.11
2-0Atlético de Madrid are easily keeping CD Badajoz at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.45
Garry Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Marcos. Nicolas Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guido De Rosa. Guido De Rosa whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Del Sol. Adolfo Del Sol is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
77.57
Andre Lobe knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Cziommer. Vincenzo Cziommer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Marcelo Alvaréz.
81.16
Vincenzo Cziommer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Del Sol. Adolfo Del Sol powers a header at goal. Alberto Serrano easily picks it out of the air!
85.33
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.23
Vincenzo Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alberto Serrano.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
22.1%
41.2%
36.8%
Scorers