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 Málaga. A crowd of 17,788 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
2.22
0-0Kevin Polheim catches Ricardo Zamora on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Polheim and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.05
0-0Ricardo Zamora knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui makes a probing pass to Miguel Delgado but he's offside!
6.30
0-0Kevin Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Damir Desailly. Damir Desailly shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Aniello Castelli!
8.09
Kevin Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damir Desailly. Damir Desailly shoots from 20 yards but Aniello Castelli is on top of it.
16.42
0-0Ernesto Castillo knocks the ball forward to Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves threads the ball through to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.03
Sebastian Fuentes makes a probing pass to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Cruz.
22.51
Carlos Medina knocks the ball forward to Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Myers who gathers it comfortably.
28.35
0-1Abel Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damir Desailly. Damir Desailly plays a perfect one-two with Guillermo Segarra and rushes in on goal... Damir Desailly tries a spectacular strike. Aniello Castelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.04
Ricardo Zamora knocks the ball forward to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Adam Myers.
34.11
Ricardo Zamora advances with the ball. Ricardo Zamora whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Delgado!
40.11
Sebastian Fuentes passes the ball forward to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.26
Sebastian Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres goes all the way! Nicolas Andres tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Andres!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Málaga kick off the second half!
47.22
2-1Guillermo Segarra clumsily knocks into Fabian N. Chianese. Guillermo Segarra is shown the yellow card! Fabian N. Chianese runs off the knock.
49.29
Filipe Postiga makes a probing pass to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damir Desailly. Damir Desailly finds some space and shoots from distance. Damir Desailly scores for Málaga!!
66.52
2-2Sebastian Fuentes threads the ball through to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.31
Ernesto Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.35
2-2Málaga are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Atlético de Madrid's defence.
72.35
Alejandro Diez passes the ball forward to Guillermo Segarra. Guillermo Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Desailly. Damir Desailly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.07
Felipe Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Segarra. Guillermo Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aniello Castelli who gathers it comfortably.
78.40
Ricardo Zamora hacks Felipe Vidal from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Vidal stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.47
Sebastian Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.49
Sebastian Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.09
Abel Loureiro hacks Dirk Maas from behind! Abel Loureiro is warned by the referee! Dirk Maas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
20.9%
52.2%
26.9%
Scorers
| Miguel Delgado 34 Nicolas Andres 44 | Damir Desailly 28, 49 |