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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 17,276 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the match underway!
4.03
Luis Pichichi makes a probing pass to Adam Peters. Adam Peters tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.06
Victor Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho passes the ball forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Miguel Pardo manages to gather it comfortably.
20.35
Roberto Marquitos comes in with a late challenge on Adam Peters. The referee calls over Roberto Marquitos and shows him a yellow card! Adam Peters runs off the knock.
32.06
Michael Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Caballero. Jose Caballero tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Claudio Helguera!
33.31
Alexandre Carvalho threads the ball through to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Adam Peters. Adam Peters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.04
Geoffrey Regragui makes a probing pass to Adam Peters. Adam Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.30
Mauricio Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Simonsen. Michael Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez plays a perfect one-two with Jose Caballero and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Gonzalez rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.28
Alexandre Carvalho hacks Mauricio Iglesias from behind! Alexandre Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Iglesias runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off the second half!
49.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.29
Adam Peters barges into Mauricio Segarra. The referee calls over Adam Peters and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Segarra runs off the knock.
59.15
Richard Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Regragui. Geoffrey Regragui makes a probing pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Peters. Adam Peters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.47
Martin Camacho makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.37
Mauricio Segarra passes the ball forward to Michael Simonsen. Michael Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Caballero. Jose Caballero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Claudio Helguera had no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
69.41
Michael Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Caballero. Jose Caballero shoots from 20 yards. Claudio Helguera easily smothers it.
71.59
Alexandre Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Iglesias. The referee calls over Alexandre Carvalho again and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Iglesias stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.24
Jose Caballero hacks Marcos Ramos from behind! Jose Caballero is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.12
Geoffrey Regragui makes a beautiful solo run. Geoffrey Regragui lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Peters. Adam Peters powers a header at goal. Miguel Pardo easily picks it out of the air!
81.54
Martin Camacho takes it forward alone. Martin Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.07
Alexandre Carvalho advances with the ball. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.17
Michael Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Jose Caballero. Jose Caballero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Marcos Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Miguel Pardo.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Gonzalez of Racing Santander

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 49.2753623188406 vs 50.7246376811594
Play Area
Home team third: 23.19%, Midfield: 49.28%, Away team third: 27.54%