Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 19,123 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Castillo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Castillo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
3.19
0-0Adrian Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Kiko. Patricio Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
4.59
0-0Rodolfo Suarez threads the ball through to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler makes a convincing header but Eduardo Andres reads it well. Excellent save!
10.44
With vision, Rodolfo Suarez laces a through ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
14.29
Gabriel Rubio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gabriel Rubio finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.36
Gabriel Rubio makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Rubio shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.55
1-0Ralph Owen receives the ball from a throw-in from Adrian Le Saux. Ralph Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Suarez. Rodolfo Suarez plays the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
22.58
1-0Patricio Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Nunez who brings the ball under control. Patricio Nunez makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson tries a spectacular strike but Daniel Romero is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
26.33
Adrian Le Saux threads the ball through to Patricio Kiko. Patricio Kiko makes a beautiful solo run. Patricio Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Eduardo Andres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.06
2-0Rodolfo Suarez threads a neat ball through to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.54
Ralph Owen flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Suarez controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Suarez sees Gavin Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
Gabriel Rubio knocks the ball forward to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Edmundo Arias provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the second half!
48.37
With some swift thinking, Jose Prieto plays the ball forward to Samuel Mboma. Samuel Mboma flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Davies.
49.54
Steve Davies makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Davies hits a low pass to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Prieto.
51.38
2-0Gabriel Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Suarez. Gabriel Rubio is shown the yellow card! Rodolfo Suarez runs off the knock.
57.32
Rodolfo Suarez knocks the ball forward to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Eduardo Andres had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
63.27
Samuel Mboma knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
65.04
Rodolfo Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
73.49
Rodolfo Suarez passes the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Andres with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao! Yet another for the new signing! He appears well at home with his new team.
77.02
Jose Fortes Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Suarez. Rodolfo Suarez passes the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Eduardo Andres!
78.44
Patricio Kiko makes a probing pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. With a superhuman jump, Tomˆs Van Den Berg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eduardo Andres didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.43
Gabriel Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.55
Edmundo Arias catches Steve Davies on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Davies runs off the knock.
84.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Lodewijks plays the ball forward to Samuel Mboma. Samuel Mboma darts forward. Samuel Mboma whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Arturo Munoz reads it well. Quality keeping!
89.46
Rodolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Nunez threads a neat ball through to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Andres effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Patricio Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Eduardo Andres.
90.00
4-0Corner kick to Athletic Club Bilbao. Patricio Kiko chips it to the near post. Roberto Tavares chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tomˆs Van Den Berg 19, 73 Patricio Nunez 26, 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Nunez of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arturo Munoz (GK)
6
2. Ralph Owen (DEF)
6
3. Adrian Le Saux (DEF)
6
4. Steve Davies (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF)
6
6. Patricio Kiko (MID)
7
7. Rodolfo Suarez (MID)
7
8. Hugo Soler (ATT)
6
9. Gavin Thomson (ATT)
6
10. Tomˆs Van Den Berg (ATT)
8
11. Patricio Nunez (ATT)
9
12. Abubakari Pothuizen (GK)
0
13. Julian Merino (GK)
0
14. Stephen Mcinnes (ATT)
0
1. Eduardo Andres (GK)
7
2. Daniel Romero (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Lodewijks (DEF)
6
4. Jose Prieto (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Gonzalez (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Mboma (MID)
6
7. Gabriel Rubio (MID)
6
8. Eugène Zaré (ATT)
6
9. Edmundo Arias (ATT)
5
10. Elena Delgado (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Tavares (ATT)
6
12. Jose Fortes Jimenez (MID)
0
13. Edmundo Vega (MID)
0
14. Mario Ribeiro (ATT)
0