Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the first half underway!
3.54
0-0Nick Mustoe barges into Jose Hierro. Nick Mustoe is warned by the referee! Jose Hierro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.36
0-0Showing composure, Nick Mustoe plays the ball forward to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia deftly passes the ball to Hidetoshi Yamazaki, releasing him through on goal. Hidetoshi Yamazaki side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Santos easily smothers it!
6.11
0-0Jose Hierro hacks Nick Mustoe from behind! Jose Hierro is given a warning by the referee! Nick Mustoe runs off the knock.
12.08
Florian Junger pushes up the pitch. Florian Junger chips the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Santos manages to gather it.
15.14
0-1Nick Mustoe sees space and advances. Nick Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Tapia. With a superhuman jump, Diogo Tapia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Diogo Tapia scores for RCD Espanyol!!
18.37
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson decides to run forward with the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays a scrappy one-two with Diogo Tapia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
21.05
0-2Zvonimir Stanic takes it forward alone. Zvonimir Stanic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.53
0-2Rafael Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.16
Jose Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Victor Suarez who brings the ball under control. Victor Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.31
Stephen Campbell makes a simple pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
36.18
Romero P. Gento knocks the ball forward to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Castillo collects the pass. Ricardo Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Danny Rizzo comfortably smothers it!
40.50
Jose Hierro threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Jose Hierro threads the ball through to Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege cuts inside the box! Nicolas Ziege comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Danny Rizzo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
49.04
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson decides to run forward with the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
51.10
Florian Junger sees Zvonimir Stanic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zvonimir Stanic sees Diogo Tapia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Tapia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jose Santos is on top of it.
53.19
Florian Junger flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.49
Robert Lobont chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Suarez. Victor Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Houssin Kachloul.
55.39
Florian Junger sees Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a simple pass to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia runs straight at the defence! Diogo Tapia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diogo Tapia! That's his third!
63.42
Stephen Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Delporte!
66.04
Rafael Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Victor Suarez controls it well on his chest. Victor Suarez plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Castillo and rushes in on goal... Victor Suarez takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.54
Nick Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.28
Jose Hierro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Hierro plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Ziege and advances towards the goal... Jose Hierro shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Danny Rizzo!
71.42
Stephen Campbell brings the ball forward. Stephen Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
75.20
Florian Junger flicks a high ball forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson who takes it down. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson chips the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jose Santos manages to gather it.
78.26
Jose Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Castillo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Castillo shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Danny Rizzo keeps it out!
83.55
Emmanuel Venizelos flicks a high pass forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson who brings the ball under control. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.59
Jose Hierro catches Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson on the ankles. Jose Hierro is warned by the referee again! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.38
Florian Junger flicks a high pass forward. Zvonimir Stanic controls it well on his chest. Zvonimir Stanic passes the ball forward to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nicolas Ziege 45 | Diogo Tapia 15, 32, 55 Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson 18 David Delporte 63 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Santos (GK)
7
2. Antonio Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Theo Robben (DEF)
6
4. Robert Lobont (DEF)
6
5. Romero P. Gento (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Lorenzo (MID)
6
7. Alec Gemmill (MID)
6
8. Jose Hierro (MID)
7
9. Nicolas Ziege (ATT)
7
10. Victor Suarez (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Castillo (ATT)
6
12. Mauricio Roman (ATT)
0
13. Guillermo Romero (MID)
0
14. Vasco Bento (ATT)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Florian Junger (DEF)
7
3. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
8
7. Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. David Delporte (ATT)
7
10. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
9
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
7
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Mike Hapgood (MID)
0