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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto  Moya.


0.00
Salamanca kick off the first half!
4.21
Marcos Ortega runs forward with the ball. Marcos Ortega takes it forward alone. Marcos Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Fuentes.
10.45
Antonio Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Jose Hierro who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Jose Hierro plays the ball forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.10
Jose Hierro hits a low pass to Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Galadames!
22.45
Robert Lobont knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Lorenzo knocks the ball forward, putting Alberto Scalzo through on goal. Alberto Scalzo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
26.05
Jose Hierro sees Alberto Scalzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Scalzo makes a pass forward but Mauricio Roman is yards offside!
27.35
Sebastian Gimenez brings the ball forward. Sebastian Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.15
Roberto Rey flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Merino who brings the ball under control. Miguel Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Belardi. Sergio Belardi shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.57
Sebastian Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Camacho controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Belardi. Sergio Belardi flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.37
Jose Hierro sees space and advances. Jose Hierro plays a one-two with Mauricio Roman and rushes in on goal... Jose Hierro takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
34.28
Hugo Fuentes catches Ernesto Camacho on the ankles. The referee brings Hugo Fuentes to one side and gives him a warning! Ernesto Camacho runs off the knock.
36.49
Victor Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Belardi. Sergio Belardi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.27
Alec Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Carlos Galadames manages to keep it out.
39.01
Alec Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege plays a one-two with Mauricio Roman and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Ziege takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.43
With some swift thinking, Romero P. Navarro plays the ball forward to Sebastian Gimenez. Sebastian Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Montero. Jose Fortes Montero shoots from outside the area but Marcos Barkero reads it well. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Atlético de Madrid start the second half!
51.53
Robert Lobont barges into Sergio Belardi. The referee calls over Robert Lobont and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Belardi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.53
Free kick to Salamanca just outside the area...
53.26
Martin Cruz calmly steps up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
57.27
Jose Hierro makes a probing pass to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.11
Elena Navarro takes a quick throw-in. Antonio Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.49
Antonio Cruz advances with the ball. Antonio Cruz passes the ball forward to Alberto Scalzo. Alberto Scalzo rushes past Marcos Ortega! Alberto Scalzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.44
Antonio Cruz clumsily knocks into Victor Hernandez. The referee calls over Antonio Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Victor Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Jose Hierro threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Roman. Mauricio Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Scalzo. Some superb footwork from Alberto Scalzo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Carlos Galadames is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.31
Marcos Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Gimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Gimenez hits a low pass to Sergio Belardi. Sergio Belardi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
78.53
Romero P. Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Hernandez. Victor Hernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.46
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Scalzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Scalzo plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Ziege and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Scalzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Romero P. Navarro. Excellent block.
83.48
Rafael Lorenzo barges into Sebastian Gimenez. Rafael Lorenzo is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.14
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Scalzo who brings the ball under control. Alberto Scalzo runs straight at the defence! Alberto Scalzo rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.56
Victor Hernandez sees Sergio Belardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Belardi knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Montero. Jose Fortes Montero beats his man to it with a header. Marcos Barkero effortlessly picks it out of the air!
89.11
Miguel Merino makes a simple pass to Ernesto Camacho. Ernesto Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.8095238095238 vs 51.1904761904762
Play Area
Home team third: 29.76%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 27.38%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Scalzo of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Marcos Ortega (DEF)
7
3. Roberto Rey (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Merino (MID)
6
6. Martin Cruz (MID)
6
6
11. Sergio Belardi (ATT)
6

12. Rodolfo Peiro (GK)
0
13. Jakob Breitner (DEF)
0
14. Julian Gimenez (MID)
0

2. Antonio Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Elena Navarro (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
6
5. Robert Lobont (DEF)
5
6
7. Alec Gemmill (MID)
6
8. Jose Hierro (MID)
8
9. Nicolas Ziege (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Scalzo (ATT)
9
11. Mauricio Roman (ATT)
6

12. Theo Robben (DEF)
0
13. Vasco Bento (ATT)
0
0