Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Atlético de Madrid in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Vega.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Vega.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Showing composure, Carlton Thomson laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomˆs Robben.
4.32
0-0Roberto Talan flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Scott Niven who takes it down. Scott Niven whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Ernesto Velasco is on top of it.
6.47
Tomˆs Robben hoofs the ball up the pitch. Igor Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
15.16
Juan-Carlos Ortega knocks the ball forward to Fernando Jardim. Fernando Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Peter Sørensen who brings the ball neatly under control. Peter Sørensen threads the ball through into the box. Scott Niven shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Ernesto Velasco manages to gather it easily.
22.12
0-0Uwe Seibert clumsily knocks into Eduardo Herrera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Herrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.39
0-1Angelo Vellas flicks a high pass forward. Igor Yashin collects the pass. Igor Yashin skips past Juan-Carlos Ortega! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Igor Yashin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.23
Fernando Jardim threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.19
Tomˆs Robben threads a neat ball through to Marc-Vivien Watier. Marc-Vivien Watier kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Höfer. Arno Höfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Ball.
33.35
0-1Felipe Diez makes a simple pass to Marc-Vivien Watier. Marc-Vivien Watier surges forward with the ball. Marc-Vivien Watier lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Höfer. Arno Höfer connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
36.09
Gian Luca Cesaretti makes a beautiful solo run. Gian Luca Cesaretti whips in a cross ball towards Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Claudio Jimenez picks it out of the air!
40.43
Juan-Carlos Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.21
Fernando Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Peter Sørensen who takes it down. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomˆs Robben.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
0-1David Tavares catches Eduardo Herrera on the ankles. David Tavares is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Herrera runs off the knock.
49.55
David Tavares makes a simple pass to Angelo Vellas. Angelo Vellas makes a probing pass to Arno Höfer. Arno Höfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Claudio Jimenez manages to gather it comfortably.
51.25
Carlton Thomson catches Angelo Vellas on the ankles. The referee warns Carlton Thomson to calm down! Angelo Vellas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.43
Tomˆs Robben clumsily knocks into Peter Sørensen. The referee brings Tomˆs Robben to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Sørensen runs off the knock.
54.57
Gian Luca Cesaretti knocks the ball forward to Arno Höfer. Arno Höfer shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
60.36
0-1Real Madrid have made a substitution with Oscar Cas replacing Peter Sørensen .Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Stan Adams replacing Uwe Seibert .
67.01
Fernando Jardim knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Tavares.
72.38
Marc-Vivien Watier flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Pirri who brings the ball under control. Francisco Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.09
Fernando Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Cas. Oscar Cas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ernesto Velasco gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
77.16
Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Camilo Saldana replacing Gian Luca Cesaretti .
79.38
Fernando Jardim threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Ernesto Velasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.14
Tomˆs Robben catches Oscar Cas on the ankles. Tomˆs Robben is given another warning by the referee! Oscar Cas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.38
Carlton Thomson threads a neat ball through to Oscar Cas. Oscar Cas plays a one-two with Scott Niven and advances towards the goal... Oscar Cas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
85.21
Carlton Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Angelo Vellas. The referee calls over Carlton Thomson again and warns him to calm down! Angelo Vellas runs off the knock.
87.23
Marc-Vivien Watier comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.09
Angelo Vellas sees Arno Höfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Höfer plays a one-two with Francisco Pirri and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Arno Höfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%
Scorers
| Scott Niven 79 | Igor Yashin 24 Francisco Pirri 72 Arno Höfer 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Igor Yashin of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Jimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joakim Kurstot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Talan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Jardim (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nuno Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlton Thomson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Peter Sørensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Niven (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Eduardo Herrera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sven Bouma (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rúben Vera (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Cas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Velasco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Uwe Seibert (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | David Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tomˆs Robben (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Angelo Vellas (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marc-Vivien Watier (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Gian Luca Cesaretti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Pirri (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Igor Yashin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Arno Höfer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stan Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Camilo Saldana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Martin Caminero (DEF) | 0 | |