Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,834 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Francesco G. Cucciari decides to run forward with the ball. Francesco G. Cucciari makes a simple pass to Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Serrano.
4.07
0-0Hakan Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.29
Pedro Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Mata. Leonardo Mata decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Mata shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.28
Leonardo Mata knocks the ball forward to Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.06
0-0Pedro Jimenez hacks Halim Haouche from behind! Pedro Jimenez is warned by the referee! Halim Haouche gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.22
0-0Taras Rebrov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arto Markuksenpoika.
20.54
Peter Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.41
Leonardo Mata brings the ball forward. Leonardo Mata knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.40
0-1Leonardo Mata kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alberto Serrano had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
26.14
Pedro Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia flicks the ball with his head. Alberto Serrano easily picks it out of the air!
30.28
Pedro Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Mata. Leonardo Mata threads the ball through to Carlos Mejia. Carlos Mejia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.40
Steve Dago Adou makes a simple pass to Taras Rebrov. Taras Rebrov knocks the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo makes a simple pass to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Ferrer!
36.43
Jose Marcelo Alvaréz brings the ball forward. Jose Marcelo Alvaréz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jose Ferrer manages to gather it comfortably.
39.50
Taras Rebrov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arto Markuksenpoika.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off the second half!
48.54
0-1Real Betis Balompié are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Atlético de Madrid's defence.
53.47
Taras Rebrov kicks a strong pass forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.14
Mike Hall surges forward with the ball. Mike Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Jose Ferrer!
65.14
Matt Strachan makes a probing pass to Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alberto Serrano.
71.09
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.30
Real Betis Balompié are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.08
Jose Marcelo Alvaréz knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ramirez. Patricio Ramirez passes the ball forward to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.36
Patricio Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jose Ferrer!
84.43
Leonardo Mata knocks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Serrano!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
28.2%
40.8%
31%
Scorers