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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Murcia. A crowd of 11,294 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Carmona.


0.00
The whistle blows and Murcia get the match underway!
3.58
Edmundo Duran comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Pirri. Edmundo Duran is warned by the referee! Francisco Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.10
Thibault Bodmer breaks forward. Thibault Bodmer threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Croce. Mauricio Croce whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Edmundo Flores has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.31
Thibault Bodmer threads a neat ball through to Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti sees space and advances. Raul Ambrosetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Guardiola but the linesman indicates offside!
10.11
Jose Fortes Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri knocks the ball forward to Rafael Camacho. With great vision, Rafael Camacho plays the ball forward to Francisco Pirri who has made a great run into the box. Francisco Pirri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.07
Thibault Bodmer flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Alberto Guardiola makes a simple pass to Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.13
Thibault Bodmer sees space and advances. Thibault Bodmer flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Croce who takes it down. Mauricio Croce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.36
Miguel Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
18.22
Thibault Bodmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Castillo. Julian Castillo surges forward with the ball. Julian Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Croce. Mauricio Croce is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
21.38
Julian Castillo makes a probing pass to Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti passes the ball forward to Mauricio Croce. Mauricio Croce flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Hacembruch Romero controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Francisco Hacembruch Romero shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.23
Raul Ambrosetti sees a break and surges forward. Raul Ambrosetti plays a quick one-two with Francisco Hacembruch Romero and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Raul Ambrosetti provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
28.42
Marco Tassali barges into Rafael Camacho. The referee brings Marco Tassali to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.41
Rafael Camacho comes in with a late challenge on Gerard Penders. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerard Penders gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.56
Thibault Bodmer sees a break and surges forward. Thibault Bodmer sees Alberto Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Guardiola cuts inside the box! Alberto Guardiola shoots from just inside the box. Edmundo Flores is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.29
Atlético de Madrid are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid kick off!
48.14
Arturo Montero catches Jose Fortes Ramirez on the ankles. The referee calls over Arturo Montero and warns him to calm down! Jose Fortes Ramirez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.24
Mauricio Croce flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Camacho shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
51.06
Jose Fortes Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.44
Edmundo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Montero controls it well on his chest. Arturo Montero shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.35
Arturo Montero barges into Francisco Pirri. Arturo Montero is warned by the referee again! Francisco Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.56
Gerard Penders deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Duran. Edmundo Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Ramirez.
75.47
Alberto Guardiola makes a run forward as Francisco Pirri takes the throw-in. Alberto Guardiola skillfully chests the ball down. Alberto Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero runs straight at the defence! Francisco Hacembruch Romero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Edmundo Flores manages to keep it out.
77.05
Atlético de Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Eduardo Guerrero replacing Thibault Bodmer, Julian Lopez replacing Raul Ambrosetti and Don Young replacing Mauricio Croce .
81.51
Gerard Penders makes a beautiful solo run. Gerard Penders darts forward. Gerard Penders puts a great ball through. Silvio Veloso runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.09
Gerard Penders makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Duran. Edmundo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Veloso collects the pass. Silvio Veloso skips past Jose Fortes Ramirez! Silvio Veloso shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Silvio Veloso!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 64.8648648648649 vs 35.1351351351351
Play Area
Home team third: 25.68%, Midfield: 44.59%, Away team third: 29.73%


Man of the Match

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

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Mark Minto (DEF)
6
3. Marco Tassali (DEF)
6
6
5. Enrique Gomez (DEF)
6
6. Edmundo Duran (MID)
6
6
6
6
10. Claudio Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Silvio Veloso (ATT)
7

12. Juan Marquitos (MID)
0
14. Julian Guerrero (ATT)
0