Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play Barcelona in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the first half underway!
4.10
0-0Hugo Roman barges into Sami Forssell. Hugo Roman is warned by the referee! Sami Forssell stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.43
0-0Gregorio Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo makes a probing pass to Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma goes all the way! Miguel Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.23
Peter Saad makes a simple pass to Arturo Guerrero. Arturo Guerrero shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
16.08
Jose Velasco clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Bravo. The referee calls over Jose Velasco and warns him to calm down! Juan-Carlos Bravo runs off the knock.
22.27
0-0Atlético de Madrid are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Barcelona's defence.
24.19
Sami Forssell passes the ball forward to Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.28
0-0Alberto Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Velasco. Jose Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Guerrero. Arturo Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Polheim but the linesman indicates offside!
33.13
Sami Forssell kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.55
Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
36.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.25
0-0Jose Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Guerrero. Arturo Guerrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Gregorio Rodriquez.
39.05
0-0Ioannis Kamaras takes it forward alone. Ioannis Kamaras knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Izquierdo.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Atlético de Madrid start the second half!
49.45
Hugo Roman knocks the ball forward to Victor Izquierdo. Victor Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gregorio Rodriquez!
53.25
Dave Van Der Weerden knocks the ball forward to Peter Saad. Peter Saad makes a simple pass to Arturo Guerrero. Arturo Guerrero goes all the way! Arturo Guerrero takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
57.53
Jose Velasco catches Juan-Carlos Bravo on the ankles. Jose Velasco is given another warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Bravo runs off the knock.
60.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.50
Ioannis Kamaras makes a probing pass to Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.21
Hugo Roman sees space and advances. Hugo Roman passes the ball forward but Kevin Polheim is offside!
73.10
Peter Saad comes in with a late challenge on Richard Viduka. Peter Saad is given a warning by the referee! Richard Viduka hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.25
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Martinez.
78.16
Hugo Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Polheim. Kevin Polheim finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Gregorio Rodriquez manages to keep it out.
83.14
Juan-Carlos Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma makes a probing pass to Eduardo Andres but he's offside!
84.08
Jorge Quaresma makes a simple pass to Sami Forssell. Sami Forssell brings the ball forward. Sami Forssell lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.24
Atlético de Madrid are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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