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 Cordoba. A crowd of 18,245 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cordoba get the match underway!
3.51
0-0Carlos Medina makes a simple pass to Hugo Menendez. Hugo Menendez surges forward with the ball. Hugo Menendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Lopez.
8.42
0-1Shota Keller decides to run forward with the ball. Shota Keller goes all the way! Shota Keller shoots from just inside the box. Aniello Castelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.01
0-1Alfredo Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz threads the ball through to Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.19
0-1Alfredo Suarez hacks Mario Jardim from behind! Alfredo Suarez is shown the yellow card! Mario Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.41
0-1Carlos Medina catches Jonas Breyer on the ankles. Carlos Medina is given a warning by the referee! Jonas Breyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.47
Mitchel Postma hacks Hugo Menendez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.34
0-1Shota Keller passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Soto. Juan-Carlos Soto shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Aniello Castelli.
21.50
0-1Jose Lopez knocks the ball forward to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Soto but he's offside!
22.07
Dirk Maas surges forward with the ball. Dirk Maas lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.54
Alfredo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.58
Claudio Ruiz barges into Mario Jardim. The referee calls over Claudio Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Mario Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.07
Dirk Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Andres!
36.04
Hugo Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.41
Fabian N. Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim makes a probing pass to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres tries a spectacular long range effort. Gian Luca Lucenti easily smothers it.
40.31
Claudio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Soto. Juan-Carlos Soto shoots from outside the area. Aniello Castelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.56
Arturo Ramirez barges into Stephane Zouaoui. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephane Zouaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Mario Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gian Luca Lucenti is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Sebastian Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but Gian Luca Lucenti is on top of it.
51.20
Scott Liddell passes the ball forward to Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gian Luca Lucenti.
53.20
Jose Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Keller. Shota Keller flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
54.26
Sebastian Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gian Luca Lucenti.
55.49
3-2Nicolas Andres hacks Arturo Ramirez from behind! Nicolas Andres is warned by the referee! Arturo Ramirez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.00
Dirk Maas kicks a strong pass forward to Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephane Zouaoui scores for Atlético de Madrid!!
60.09
Dirk Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
63.06
Mario Jardim catches Shota Keller on the ankles. Mario Jardim is given a warning by the referee! Shota Keller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.00
4-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
78.37
Jose Lopez surges forward with the ball. Jose Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Soto. Juan-Carlos Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Medina but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.16
Shota Keller makes a probing pass to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.06
Hugo Menendez hacks Mitchel Postma from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mitchel Postma stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.07
Jose Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Medina. Alejandro Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%
Scorers