Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day 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 Jose  Blanco.


0.00
The first half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
9.45
Rafael Romero flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Jimenez who takes it down. Pablo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.05
Jimmy Cassard knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Jimenez. Pablo Jimenez shoots from long range but somehow Eduardo Redondo manages to keep it out.
12.37
Rafael Romero flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Jimenez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Jimenez plays a scrappy one-two with Albert Arias and advances towards the goal... Pablo Jimenez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Eduardo Redondo reads it well. Fabulous save!
14.37
Jose Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Cassard. Jimmy Cassard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Arias. Albert Arias finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Salamanca!
18.25
Marcos Velasco barges into Felipe Garcia. Marcos Velasco is warned by the referee! Felipe Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.19
With a delightful solo run, Jimmy Cassard stretches the opposition's defence. Jimmy Cassard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eduardo Redondo comfortably gets down and covers it.
26.35
Daniel Peiro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Jimenez. Pablo Jimenez hits a low pass to Albert Arias. Albert Arias tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.34
Rafael Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Manari. Enzo Manari advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Enzo Manari provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.22
Eugenio Nunez sees Enzo Manari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enzo Manari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eduardo Redondo.
35.16
Felipe Garcia takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Tom Van Gastel reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.10
Jimmy Cassard kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Arias. Albert Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.18
Daniel Peiro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Arias. Albert Arias tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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
Salamanca kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Marcos Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Marcos Velasco plays a quick one-two with Guillermo Hierro and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Marcos Velasco provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Cristiano Sousa. Excellent save.
49.31
Jimmy Cassard flicks a high ball forward to Albert Arias who takes it down. Albert Arias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Sanchez.
54.36
Nigel Keane makes a probing pass to Felipe Garcia. Felipe Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Manari. Enzo Manari lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Arias. Albert Arias gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.22
Showing composure, Jimmy Cassard plays the ball forward to Albert Arias. Albert Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Jimenez. Pablo Jimenez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.22
Salamanca have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Owen replacing Rafael Romero and Sebastian Redondo replacing Enzo Manari .Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Ivan Vazquez replacing Rafael Sanchez and Samba Ndiaye replacing Ivan Delgado .
66.40
Daguyl César knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ortiz. Miguel Ortiz makes a simple pass to Samba Ndiaye. Samba Ndiaye whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Cristiano Sousa as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.03
Eugenio Nunez darts forward. Eugenio Nunez shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.06
Eugenio Nunez sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Nunez shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Eduardo Redondo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.30
Felipe Garcia takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Miguel Ortiz jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.46
Jimmy Cassard makes a probing pass to Albert Arias. Albert Arias shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Salamanca!
83.17
Tom Van Gastel plays the ball forward to Marcos Velasco. Marcos Velasco knocks the ball forward to Samba Ndiaye. Samba Ndiaye whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
87.55
Miguel Ortiz sees Guillermo Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.54
Eugenio Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Redondo. Sebastian Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Arias but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 75.7142857142857 vs 24.2857142857143
Play Area
Home team third: 24.29%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 30.00%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Arias of Salamanca

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Daniel Peiro (DEF)
6
3. Nigel Keane (DEF)
6
4. Jose Jimenez (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Garcia (MID)
6
6. Rafael Romero (MID)
6
7. Jimmy Cassard (MID)
8
8. Eugenio Nunez (MID)
7
9. Albert Arias (ATT)
9
10. Enzo Manari (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Jimenez (ATT)
8

12. Alfred Owen (ATT)
6
13. Adolfo Prieto (GK)
0

6
6
4. Daguyl César (DEF)
6
6. Miguel Ortiz (MID)
6
6
6
11. Ivan Delgado (ATT)
6

12. Ivan Vazquez (ATT)
6
14. Samba Ndiaye (GK)
6