Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Vazquez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Vazquez.
0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
4.07
Daniel Postiga makes a probing pass to Guillermo Torres. Guillermo Torres threads the ball through to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin plays a quick one-two with Francisco Pirri and rushes in on goal... Philipp Lindemann clumsily knocks into Igor Yashin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.53
Gary Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Segarra who gathers it comfortably.
16.05
Mauricio Pascual takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Daniel Marquitos. Daniel Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi plays a one-two with Antonio Marquez and advances towards the goal... Giancarlo Romualdi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.15
Without breaking stride, Carlos Molowny plays the ball forward to Mauricio Pascual. Mauricio Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jordy Van Nieuwstadt. With a superhuman jump, Jordy Van Nieuwstadt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.15
Mauricio Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordy Van Nieuwstadt. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
26.25
Philipp Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Pascual. Mauricio Pascual threads the ball through to Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi whips in a cross ball towards Jordy Van Nieuwstadt. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.48
Mauricio Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi runs straight at the defence! Giancarlo Romualdi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.23
Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Pirri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.05
Toni Jau flicks a high pass forward to Martin Pichichi who brings the ball under control. Martin Pichichi hits a low pass to Jordy Van Nieuwstadt. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt plays a scrappy one-two with Giancarlo Romualdi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jordy Van Nieuwstadt shoots from just inside the box but Ernesto Velasco is on top of it.
44.48
Daniel Marquitos catches Stan Adams on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan Adams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Gary Matteo threads the ball through to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Igor Yashin is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Levante UD kick off the second half!
54.03
Stan Adams flicks a high pass forward to Igor Yashin who brings the ball under control. Igor Yashin shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.43
Martin Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.46
Levante UD have made 3 substitutions with Romero P. Delgado replacing Philipp Lindemann, Peter Lockley replacing Martin Pichichi and Eugenio Martin replacing Julian Redondo .
63.08
Giancarlo Romualdi clumsily knocks into Gregorio Pascual. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregorio Pascual stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.40
Mauricio Pascual runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Giancarlo Romualdi. With a superhuman jump, Giancarlo Romualdi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
75.52
Daniel Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Giancarlo Romualdi collects the pass. Giancarlo Romualdi skips past Daniel Postiga! Some silky footwork from Giancarlo Romualdi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Giancarlo Romualdi scores for Levante UD!! That brings them level!
78.35
Gary Matteo brings the ball forward. Gary Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
79.41
Gary Matteo advances with the ball. Gary Matteo knocks the ball forward, putting Francisco Pirri through on goal. Francisco Pirri tries a spectacular strike. Alberto Segarra gets down and covers it.
83.16
Peter Lockley makes a simple pass to Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi plays a one-two with Jordy Van Nieuwstadt and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Giancarlo Romualdi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Velasco smothers it!
85.24
Marc-Vivien Watier hits a low pass to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Molowny.
89.29
Gary Matteo threads a neat ball through to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.3%
43.9%
28.8%
Scorers
| Giancarlo Romualdi 27, 76 | Francisco Pirri 34 Igor Yashin 54, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giancarlo Romualdi of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Segarra (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Philipp Lindemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Toni Jau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Marquitos (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 6. | Mauricio Pascual (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Pichichi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jordy Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giancarlo Romualdi (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Antonio Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Delgado (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Peter Lockley (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Velasco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc-Vivien Watier (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Matteo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stan Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Pirri (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Igor Yashin (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Höfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Reis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Caminero (DEF) | 0 | |













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