Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 17,455 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.
0.00
0-0Numancia start the match!
2.19
0-0Miguel Alvarez threads the ball through to Gerald Diallo. With a delightful solo run, Gerald Diallo stretches the opposition's defence. Gerald Diallo plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gerald Diallo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.02
0-0Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Moya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Moya makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gabriel Lozano. Gabriel Lozano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.40
Patrice Charvet knocks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts whips in a cross ball towards Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.48
Don Hopkin advances with the ball. Don Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Costa who takes it down. Alexandre Costa whips in a cross ball towards Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
18.09
Egbert Huiberts kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
20.23
0-0With a delightful solo run, Gerald Diallo stretches the opposition's defence. Gerald Diallo makes a great pass forward. Anthony Tafforeau runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.43
Alberto Moya threads the ball through to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
26.32
Egbert Huiberts kicks a strong pass forward to Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. With a superhuman jump, Frederico Butragueno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
27.48
0-0Gabriel Marquitos catches Egbert Huiberts on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriel Marquitos and shows him a yellow card! Egbert Huiberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.47
0-1Oscar Vicente threads a neat ball through to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau skips past Daniel Pardo! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anthony Tafforeau provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
0-1Gerald Diallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
49.21
Anthony Tafforeau sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Tafforeau runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Anthony Tafforeau provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.26
Showing composure, Oscar Vicente plays the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz advances inside the box! Ivan Cruz rockets a shot on goal but Julian Delgado is on top of it.
55.32
Alexandre Costa threads a neat ball through to Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
57.15
Egbert Huiberts knocks the ball forward to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
59.40
Gerald Diallo brings the ball forward. Gerald Diallo shoots from 20 yards. Julian Delgado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.43
Daniel Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.19
0-3Athletic Club Bilbao have made 2 substitutions with Victor Soler replacing Miguel Alvarez and Ricardo Ferrer replacing Ivan Cruz .
79.58
Alberto Moya plays the ball forward to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau advances inside the box! Anthony Tafforeau shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Julian Delgado.
81.29
Daniel Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Egbert Huiberts who takes it down. Egbert Huiberts makes a probing pass to Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.49
Patrice Charvet threads a neat ball through to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.14
Gabriel Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Soler. Victor Soler flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Lozano controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Lozano plays a one-two with Gerald Diallo and advances towards the goal... Gabriel Lozano shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Julian Delgado!
89.16
Don Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Costa who takes it down. Alexandre Costa darts forward. Alexandre Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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 39, 49 Gerald Diallo 59 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Tafforeau of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Delgado (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Pardo (DEF)
6
4. Don Hopkin (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Kiko (DEF)
6
6. Egbert Huiberts (MID)
6
7. Patrice Charvet (MID)
7
8. Alan Oakes (ATT)
6
9. Alejandro Peiro (ATT)
6
10. Alexandre Costa (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Butragueno (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Quaresma (MID)
0
13. Adolfo Cabrera (MID)
0
14. Rodrigo Vieira (GK)
0
1. Les Salako (GK)
6
2. Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
5
3. Miguel Alvarez (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
5. Juan Aguilar (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Vicente (MID)
7
7. Ivan Cruz (MID)
7
8. Gerald Diallo (MID)
9
9. Gabriel Lozano (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)
9
11. Alberto Moya (ATT)
6
12. Victor Soler (DEF)
6
13. Ricardo Ferrer (MID)
6
14. Eduardo Leon (ATT)
0