Atletico of Madrid solved the match against Kashima Antlers with a convincing victory (3-1) thanks to Fernando Torres’, Aguero’s and Galleti’s goals. Torres played 72 minutes, he scored the tie goal and the Chinese public told him good bye with a great ovation when he left the field while Kezman entered.

The Madrilenian captain leaded his team mates in the first half when Atletic game y was trapped at the Japanese’s spiderweb. Even so, the red and white offensive actions arrived from both wings and they were endorsed by Fernando. The referee disallowed an offensive action by Fernando when he was alone in front of the goalkeeper, Sogahta.

At the second half, Atletico reacted when they were behind the score. Four minutes after the 0-1, a fast break by Maxi from the right side allowed Torres to tie the match. Number ‘9’ didn’t fail and he solved from the small area. It was minute 57.This goal provoked the red and white come back. Later, Agüero, with a great goal, and Galletti with a header turn over the scoreboard. The Chinese fans dedicated a great ovation to the red and white captain when he was replaced at 72’ while Mateja Kezman entered the field.


Atletico de Madrid: Leo Franco; Valera, Perea, Ze Castro, Pernia; Maxi (Galletti, 63’), Gabi, Costinha (Luccin, 46’), Miguel (Petrov 55’); Mista (Agüero, 46’) & Fernando Torres (Kezman, 72’).

Kashima Antlers: Sogahata; Oiwa, Iwamasa, Uchida (Motoyama, 64’), Araiba; Fernando, Ogasawara (Bukai, 67’), Aoki, Santos; Mineiro (Da Silva, 75’) & Yaganisawa.

Referee: Wan Daxue (China).

Goals: 0-1 Mineiro (53’). 1-1 Fernando Torres (57’). 2-1 Agüero (76’). 3-1 Galletti (82’).


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