Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play RCD Mallorca in this league cup game. A crowd of 18,367 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.
0.00
0-0RCD Mallorca kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
0-0Adolfo Gimenez barges into Joos Van Helmond. The referee calls over Adolfo Gimenez and shows him a yellow card! Joos Van Helmond hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.34
Alberto Moya clumsily knocks into Kwami Jezierski. The referee calls over Alberto Moya and shows him a yellow card! Kwami Jezierski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.32
0-0Torsten Brückner plays the ball forward to Joos Van Helmond. Joos Van Helmond flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.42
Martin Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.55
Adolfo Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau rushes past Eduardo Diez! Anthony Tafforeau muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.11
0-0Roberto Del Grosso makes a probing pass to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Torres who gathers it comfortably.
20.46
Miguel Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Kwami Jezierski. The referee calls over Miguel Alvarez and shows him a yellow card! Kwami Jezierski stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.16
0-0Florian Geis clumsily knocks into Stephen Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Rae carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.14
0-0Joos Van Helmond knocks the ball forward to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Joos Van Helmond but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.17
0-1Roberto Del Grosso threads the ball through to Kwami Jezierski. Kwami Jezierski knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.40
Roberto Del Grosso flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Rae who brings the ball under control. Stephen Rae edges inside the box! Stephen Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rodolfo Torres had no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
42.49
Felipe Marcos sees space and advances. Felipe Marcos flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Shields who takes it down. Alberto Shields shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
48.37
Joos Van Helmond flicks a high ball forward to Mark Konchesky who takes it down. Mark Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Alvarez.
55.14
Oscar Vicente hacks Roberto Del Grosso from behind! Oscar Vicente is warned by the referee! Roberto Del Grosso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.22
0-2Roberto Del Grosso takes it forward alone. Roberto Del Grosso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
61.43
Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Gimenez controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.11
Anthony Bramble passes the ball forward to Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oscar Vicente makes a probing pass to Ivan Cruz but he's offside!
67.27
Martin Gonzalez runs forward with the ball. Martin Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Del Grosso. Roberto Del Grosso whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Rodolfo Torres manages to keep it out.
73.13
Eduardo Diez volleys a long ball forward. Joos Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Konchesky. Mark Konchesky rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
77.23
0-3Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Rodolfo Lorenzo replacing Alberto Moya .RCD Mallorca have made 3 substitutions with Harvey Stockdale replacing Mark Konchesky, Eduardo Ortega replacing Kwami Jezierski and Frederico Garrido replacing Martin Gonzalez .
81.22
Torsten Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Joos Van Helmond holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joos Van Helmond decides to run forward with the ball. Joos Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Stockdale. Harvey Stockdale makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
84.20
Gabriel Marquitos makes a probing pass to Adolfo Gimenez. Adolfo Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
89.40
0-3Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Lorenzo who brings the ball neatly under control. Rodolfo Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hendry. Eduardo Diez clumsily knocks into Duncan Hendry. Penalty for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
89.40
0-3The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Anthony Tafforeau takes a slow run up. Anthony Tafforeau slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Anthony Tafforeau 90 (p) | Mark Konchesky 27, 73 Stephen Rae 30 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodolfo Torres (GK)
6
2. Miguel Alvarez (DEF)
5
3. Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Bramble (DEF)
6
5. Florian Geis (DEF)
5
6. Ivan Cruz (MID)
6
7. Oscar Vicente (MID)
7
8. Adolfo Gimenez (MID)
6
9. Duncan Hendry (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Moya (ATT)
5
12. Claudio Caminero (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Nunez (MID)
0
14. Rodolfo Lorenzo (ATT)
6
1. Leon Wüthrich (GK)
6
2. Torsten Brückner (DEF)
6
3. Felipe Marcos (DEF)
6
4. Martin Gonzalez (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Diez (DEF)
6
6. Joos Van Helmond (MID)
8
7. Roberto Del Grosso (MID)
7
8. Kwami Jezierski (MID)
7
9. Alberto Shields (ATT)
6
10. Mark Konchesky (ATT)
9
11. Stephen Rae (ATT)
8
12. Harvey Stockdale (ATT)
6
13. Eduardo Ortega (MID)
6
14. Frederico Garrido (DEF)
6