Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Extremadura UD. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Extremadura UD kicking off!
2.31
Guillermo Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Rey. Daniel Rey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Francisco Nieto easily smothers it!
3.26
Roberto Carmona lofts the ball long. Daniel Rey whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Cruz. Edmundo Cruz powers a header at goal but Francisco Nieto is on top of it.
6.35
Tonino Mandelli makes a probing pass to Arno Augstein. Arno Augstein makes a probing pass to Arturo Martin. Arturo Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Munoz.
14.04
Arno Augstein makes a probing pass to Frederico Andres. Frederico Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Hierro. Jose Fortes Hierro heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.45
Martin Rodriguez hacks Guillermo Marcelino from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillermo Marcelino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.26
Miguel Monier hacks Edmundo Cruz from behind! Miguel Monier is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.06
Arno Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Martin. Arturo Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Hierro. Jose Fortes Hierro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Albert Grim had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
28.11
Uwe Metzler makes a simple pass to Arturo Martin. Arturo Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.15
Arno Augstein kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Hierro. Jose Fortes Hierro knocks the ball forward to Frederico Andres but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.16
Martin Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Martin. Arturo Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Andres but he's offside!
45.00
Tonino Mandelli chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Rodriguez. Martin Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Hierro. Jose Fortes Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Martin. Arturo Martin flicks the ball with his head. Albert Grim easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Martin Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Frederico Andres. Frederico Andres shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.05
Miguel Monier knocks the ball forward to Uwe Metzler. Uwe Metzler surges forward with the ball. Uwe Metzler knocks the ball forward to Arturo Martin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.17
Victor Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Arno Augstein. Arno Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Andres. Frederico Andres makes a probing pass to Arturo Martin. Arturo Martin takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.50
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Extremadura UD's defence.
59.46
Enrique Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Rey. Daniel Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Cruz. Edmundo Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.42
Miguel Monier chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Rodriguez. Martin Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Arturo Martin. Arturo Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Andres. Frederico Andres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Albert Grim manages to gather it comfortably.
67.51
Rafael Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Andres. Rafael Caballero is warned by the referee! Frederico Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.41
Edmundo Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Monier. Edmundo Cruz is shown the yellow card! Miguel Monier runs off the knock.
77.22
Julian Leon sees space and advances. Julian Leon advances with the ball. Julian Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Andres. Frederico Andres heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.36
Miguel Monier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Augstein. Arno Augstein makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Hierro. Jose Fortes Hierro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Munoz.
84.26
Victor Lorenzo decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Lorenzo sees a break and surges forward. Victor Lorenzo goes all the way! Victor Lorenzo takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Hierro of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 66.25 vs 33.75
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 48.75%, Away team third: 26.25%