Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 16,827 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the match underway!
6.29
0-0Eduardo Campos makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Campos shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.03
0-0Mauricio Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Marquez. Patricio Marquez makes a probing pass to Daniel Monteiro but he's offside!
15.27
Jonathan Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.52
0-0Alejandro Sottil threads the ball through to Patricio Marquez. Patricio Marquez threads a neat ball through to Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Carlos Diez manages to gather it.
24.37
Anatoliy Yevstratenko kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Sottil. Alejandro Sottil plays the ball forward to Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
27.24
Mauricio Pirri sees Patricio Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Marquez shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.11
From the throw-in, Eduardo Campos picks out Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker threads the ball through to Daniel Monteiro but he's offside!
33.02
1-0Mauricio Pirri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.26
1-0Santiago Sosa passes the ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson hits a low pass to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz rushes past Anatoliy Yevstratenko! Anatoliy Yevstratenko hacks Ivan Cruz from behind! Ivan Cruz appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Anatoliy Yevstratenko plays the ball forward to Mauricio Pirri. Mauricio Pirri surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Pirri tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
40.48
Daniel Pinto threads a neat ball through to Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Carlos Diez gets down and covers it.
42.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Pirri plays the ball forward to Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Monteiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Daniel Monteiro rushes past Darius Royce! Daniel Monteiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Carlos Diez is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
48.19
Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Guardiola and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Markus Rummenigge provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.11
1-0Marco Waterreus barges into Carlos Moreno. The referee calls over Marco Waterreus and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.24
Jonathan Thompson sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Thompson skips past Hugo Molina! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jonathan Thompson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
54.23
Santiago Sosa sees Jonathan Thompson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola advances inside the box! Claudio Guardiola rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.21
1-1Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Guerrero replacing Patricio Marquez .
63.20
Anatoliy Yevstratenko pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anatoliy Yevstratenko knocks the ball forward to Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Carlos Diez.
65.53
Hugo Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Juan-Carlos Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Carlos Diez reads it well. Fabulous stop!
67.45
1-1Anatoliy Yevstratenko comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Cruz. The referee warns Anatoliy Yevstratenko to calm down! Ivan Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.13
Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Petri Schomaker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Petri Schomaker skips past Sverrir Thorvardarson! Petri Schomaker takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.09
Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gregorio Alvarez punches it away to safety.
75.47
Mauricio Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Guerrero who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Carlos Diez reads it well. Great keeping!
77.03
Darius Royce flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Thompson collects the pass. Jonathan Thompson brings the ball forward. Jonathan Thompson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
81.30
Sverrir Thorvardarson hacks Petri Schomaker from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Petri Schomaker runs off the knock.
83.55
Darius Royce hits a long diagonal ball forward. Ivan Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
85.32
Jonathan Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz skips past Carlos Moreno! Ivan Cruz rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.55
Mauricio Pirri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mauricio Pirri shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Adolfo Del Sol hits a low pass to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge passes the ball forward but Ivan Cruz is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Thompson of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gregorio Alvarez (GK)
6
2. Anatoliy Yevstratenko (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Moreno (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Molina (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Pinto (MID)
6
6. Mauricio Pirri (MID)
8
7. Eduardo Campos (MID)
6
8. Alejandro Sottil (MID)
6
9. Petri Schomaker (ATT)
8
10. Daniel Monteiro (ATT)
7
11. Patricio Marquez (ATT)
6
12. Juan Moya (DEF)
0
13. Rodolfo Vazquez (GK)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Guerrero (ATT)
6
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
8
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
5
3. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4. Santiago Sosa (DEF)
6
5. Darius Royce (DEF)
6
6. Adolfo Del Sol (MID)
6
7. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
9
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
6
9. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
5
11. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
8
12. Antonio Guardiola (ATT)
0
13. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0