Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 19,109 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off the first half!
3.10
0-1Enrique Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Claudio Helguera had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
8.52
0-1Marcos Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Alec Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.18
0-1Victor Aguilar makes a simple pass to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho threads the ball through to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Munoz who gathers it comfortably.
12.31
Luis Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Peters. Adam Peters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Romero.
16.11
0-1Alexandre Carvalho catches Enrique Martinez on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexandre Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Enrique Martinez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.04
0-1Enrique Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.11
0-1Marcos Ramos makes a probing pass to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho sees space and advances. Alexandre Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Oscar Munoz!
24.54
Daniel Calvo passes the ball forward to Rafael Marin. Rafael Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.21
Enrique Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Martinez shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.14
Geoffrey Regragui chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Peters. Adam Peters rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.18
1-2Villarreal CF are easily keeping Atlético de Madrid at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.06
Enrique Martinez makes a simple pass to Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer goes all the way! Nico Beckenbauer tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.47
Luis Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the second half underway!
65.02
1-3Mustapha Knopper knocks the ball forward to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Marin but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.53
Mustapha Knopper passes the ball forward to Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.09
Luis Pichichi hacks Daniel Calvo from behind! Luis Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Daniel Calvo stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.22
Geoffrey Regragui kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Peters. Adam Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.52
Victor Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Regragui. Geoffrey Regragui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Oscar Munoz manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
30%
46.7%
23.3%
Scorers
| Adam Peters 30 | Nico Beckenbauer 3, 25, 36 |