Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 18,573 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the first half underway!
4.43
Adolfo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Lozano collects the pass. Gabriel Lozano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alberto Moya is offside!
6.26
Ivan Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Gimenez. Adolfo Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kouta Nakata.
7.54
It's a corner kick. Ivan Cruz loops the ball over to the far post. Florian Geis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Alberto Fowler.
9.13
It's a corner kick. Ivan Cruz loops the ball in to towards the near post. Miguel Alvarez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.02
Fernando Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.23
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos hits a low pass to Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos heads the ball goalwards. Filipe Santos punches it away to safety.
16.28
Sebastiao Alves flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Pascual collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Pascual shoots from 25 yards but Filipe Santos is on top of it.
20.45
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks the ball forward to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Filipe Santos with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
24.34
Marcus Partin threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks the ball forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Pascual but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.57
Fernando Campos hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Miguel Alvarez hacks Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien from behind! Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.29
Ivan Cruz decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Cruz shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
33.18
With wonderful vision, Philipp Gelb plays the ball forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Geis.
36.45
Adolfo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Lozano who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Lozano threads a neat, attacking ball through to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Marcus Partin.
37.56
It's a corner kick. Ivan Cruz kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien gets to the ball and clears it up field.
38.31
Philipp Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Fowler collects the pass. Alberto Fowler hits a low pass to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.11
Sebastiao Alves advances with the ball. Sebastiao Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Filipe Santos!
45.00
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual cuts inside the box! Juan-Carlos Pascual comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Filipe Santos easily smothers it!
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. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
47.13
Fernando Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.41
Fernando Campos makes a simple pass to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout heads the ball goalwards but Filipe Santos is on top of it.
54.26
Sebastiao Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.43
Philipp Gelb hacks Adolfo Gimenez from behind! Philipp Gelb is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.25
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Campos puts a great ball through. Fouad Fertout runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.03
Adolfo Gimenez passes the ball forward to Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Kouta Nakata manages to gather it.
73.21
Sebastiao Alves sees Morgan Jenkins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morgan Jenkins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.04
Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Rodolfo Lorenzo replacing Alberto Moya .
81.32
Alberto Fowler flicks a high pass forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien who brings the ball under control. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien decides to run forward with the ball. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien shoots from long range but it is miles over!
87.45
Philipp Gelb knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Pascual. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Pascual plays the ball forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Gabriel Marquitos!
90.00
Gabriel Lozano barges into Philipp Gelb. The referee calls over Gabriel Lozano and shows him a yellow card! Philipp Gelb hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40 vs 60
Play Area
Home team third: 31.25%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fouad Fertout of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
6
4. Florian Geis (DEF)
6
6
6. Oscar Vicente (MID)
6
7
8. Ivan Cruz (MID)
6
5
11. Alberto Moya (ATT)
6

0
13. Claudio Alonso (MID)
0
14. Rodolfo Lorenzo (ATT)
6

1. Kouta Nakata (GK)
6
6
4. Philipp Gelb (DEF)
6
5. Marcus Partin (DEF)
6
7
8
9. Fouad Fertout (ATT)
9
11. Morgan Jenkins (ATT)
8

12. Julian Reyes (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Carcedo (MID)
0
0