Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the match underway!
2.22
0-0John Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias makes a simple pass to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Marcelo Alvaréz.
3.15
Patricio Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.45
Santiago Nasazzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.35
0-0Jose Marcelo Alvaréz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov threads the ball through to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.48
Santiago Nasazzi knocks the ball forward to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.49
0-0Uwe Klinsmann catches Halim Haouche on the ankles. The referee calls over Uwe Klinsmann and shows him a yellow card! Halim Haouche gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.52
Santiago Nasazzi makes a probing pass to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Sullivan.
16.53
0-0Taras Rebrov makes a probing pass to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Ganci easily smothers it!
24.04
Jose Marcelo Alvaréz surges forward with the ball. Jose Marcelo Alvaréz threads the ball through to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Cabrera.
30.19
Patricio Ramirez surges forward with the ball. Patricio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.03
Olivier Jemmali threads the ball through to Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.08
John Sullivan advances with the ball. John Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.11
Uwe Klinsmann powers a long ball forward. Cyril Zokora whips in a cross ball towards Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Serrano manages to gather it comfortably.
44.01
Patricio Ramirez passes the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo goes all the way! Rafael Pardo tries a spectacular strike but somehow Stefan Ganci manages to keep it out.
45.00
Uwe Klinsmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Blanco. Jose Blanco threads the ball through to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
47.30
Jose Marcelo Alvaréz threads the ball through to Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.17
Jose Fortes Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefan Ganci easily picks it out of the air!
55.12
Patricio Morales knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Arias shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.49
Jose Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola goes all the way! Andres Guardiola tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Serrano easily smothers it!
61.08
1-0Jose Fortes Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo plays a perfect one-two with Halim Haouche and rushes in on goal... Rafael Pardo takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Pardo!
73.14
Taras Rebrov makes a simple pass to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Ganci who gathers it comfortably.
75.15
Jose Blanco makes a probing pass to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
83.23
Edmundo Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Serrano easily smothers it!
85.17
Steve Dago Adou flicks the ball to his team mate, Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.58
Santiago Nasazzi kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.27
Patricio Ramirez surges forward with the ball. Patricio Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
John Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Blanco. Jose Blanco sees space and advances. Jose Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
24.4%
39%
36.6%
Scorers