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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 15,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo  Cano.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Mallorca kicking off!
6.01
Hugo Fuentes pushes up the pitch. Hugo Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman knocks the ball forward, putting Alec James through on goal. Alec James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.54
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high ball forward to Alec James who takes it down. Alec James makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.55
Franco Dou Dou sees space and advances. Franco Dou Dou tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.59
Nicolas Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Dou Dou. Franco Dou Dou chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Croft. Syd Croft rushes past Robert Lobont! Syd Croft makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.14
Victor Soler clumsily knocks into Rafael Lorenzo. The referee calls over Victor Soler and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Lorenzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.56
Theo Robben flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Hierro comfortably collects the pass. Miguel Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Roman controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Pascual.
27.46
Hugo Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Nieto who gathers it comfortably.
28.33
Franco Dou Dou passes the ball forward to Eddie Hibbs. Eddie Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.08
Juan Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Merino. Victor Merino passes the ball forward but Syd Croft is offside!
40.26
Victor Soler passes the ball forward to Victor Merino. Victor Merino plays a one-two with Syd Croft and rushes in on goal... Victor Merino comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Lorenzo plays the ball forward to Alec James. Alec James tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
48.28
Juan Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Victor Soler. Victor Soler flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Croft. Syd Croft makes a simple pass, allowing Victor Merino to run into the box. Victor Merino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Marcos Barkero!
54.21
Nicolas Ziege catches Nicolas Pichichi on the ankles. Nicolas Ziege is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Pichichi runs off the knock.
55.08
Victor Soler barges into Rafael Lorenzo. The referee warns Victor Soler to calm down! Rafael Lorenzo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.44
Alejandro Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Victor Merino. Victor Merino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.19
With vision, Nicolas Torres plays the ball forward to Eddie Hibbs. Eddie Hibbs shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.10
Albert Marcelino passes the ball forward to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege plays a quick one-two with Mauricio Roman and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Ziege looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Ricardo Nieto. What a great pair of hands!
72.42
Victor Soler brings the ball forward. Victor Soler sees Victor Merino just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Victor Merino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.13
Robert Lobont clumsily knocks into Nicolas Torres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.09
RCD Mallorca have made a substitution with Laurent Delaroche replacing Eddie Hibbs .
78.14
Albert Marcelino catches Franco Dou Dou on the ankles. The referee calls over Albert Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Franco Dou Dou hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.08
Nicolas Pichichi barges into Mauricio Roman. The referee brings Nicolas Pichichi to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Roman runs off the knock.
89.25
Theo Robben makes a strong solo run forward. Theo Robben flicks a high pass forward. Alec James controls it well on his chest. Alec James shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Victor Soler threads the ball through to Victor Merino. Victor Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Delaroche. Laurent Delaroche cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.2972972972973 vs 52.7027027027027
Play Area
Home team third: 31.08%, Midfield: 47.30%, Away team third: 21.62%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Fuentes of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Elena Navarro (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
9
4. Theo Robben (DEF)
7
5. Robert Lobont (DEF)
5
7
8. Miguel Hierro (MID)
6
9. Nicolas Ziege (ATT)
6
10. Alec James (ATT)
7
11. Mauricio Roman (ATT)
8

12. Sergio Cecere (DEF)
0
0
14. Vasco Bento (ATT)
0

6
3. Juan Cabrera (DEF)
6
7
7
7. Victor Soler (MID)
6
9. Victor Merino (ATT)
7
10. Syd Croft (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Hibbs (ATT)
6

12. Hugo Hernandez (DEF)
0
13. Enrique Lozano (MID)
0