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 Murcia. A crowd of 20,978 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Murcia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Murcia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
2.54
Rafael Pardo comes in with a late challenge on Jose Nunez. The referee calls over Rafael Pardo and shows him a yellow card! Jose Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.57
Jose Duran deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
8.08
Rafael Pardo slams into Rodolfo Saez with his studs up. Rafael Pardo is shown the red card!! Rodolfo Saez runs off the knock.
15.00
Santiago Nasazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.16
Jose Duran makes a simple pass to Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto threads the ball through to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia rockets a shot on goal. Alberto Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.27
Santiago Nasazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
24.08
Marcos Redondo threads the ball through to Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Lorenzo.
27.20
Jose Fortes Calvo knocks the ball forward to Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi makes a beautiful solo run. Santiago Nasazzi lofts 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!
28.01
Steve Dago Adou flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Roberto Gainza manages to keep it out.
33.17
Eugenio Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Calvo.
36.29
Santiago Nasazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.44
Jose Fortes Calvo makes a simple pass to Mike Hall. Mike Hall threads the ball through to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Murcia kick off!
49.11
Santiago Nasazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela flicks the ball with his head. Roberto Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.39
Jose Marcelo Alvaréz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi makes a probing pass to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.38
Jose Duran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
57.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
59.54
Gregorio Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Hall. Mike Hall sees a break and surges forward. Mike Hall finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.24
Felipe Hernandez clumsily knocks into Vasco Varela. The referee calls over Felipe Hernandez and warns him to calm down! Vasco Varela runs off the knock.
61.20
Rodolfo Saez threads the ball through to Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.58
Eugenio Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.22
Ernesto Ruiz makes a probing pass to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.50
Steve Dago Adou passes the ball forward to Santiago Nasazzi. Santiago Nasazzi sees a break and surges forward. Santiago Nasazzi knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Roberto Gainza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.17
Jose Fortes Calvo lofts the ball long. Vasco Varela tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.11
Felipe Hernandez makes a probing pass to Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Alberto Serrano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
26.4%
44.4%
29.2%
Scorers
Vasco Varela 44, 49, 67 | Ernesto Garcia 16 Kevin Gemmell 83 |