Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,495 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
10.13
0-0Dominic Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henning Haaland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Aguilar.
14.49
0-0Arturo Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Hall. Graham Hall threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
15.03
Gabriel Marquitos sees Oscar Vicente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau cuts inside the box! Anthony Tafforeau shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.28
0-1Julian Moya makes a simple pass to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland makes a looping header on goal. Martin Perez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.38
With imagination, Frederic Vander laces a through ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Perez who gathers it comfortably.
33.38
Oscar Vicente surges forward with the ball. Oscar Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.51
Arturo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland collects the pass. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Martin Perez had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
38.32
Enrique Caminero sees Daniel Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Viana shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.33
Miguel Alvarez passes the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz sees Alberto Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
40.51
0-2Frederic Vander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Viana but he's offside!
44.20
0-2Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Caminero who brings the ball under control. Enrique Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Viana connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Juan Aguilar.
45.00
Frederic Vander takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Dominic Ritchie rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
48.43
Adolfo Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Anthony Tafforeau provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
53.45
0-3Frederic Vander knocks the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Martin Perez!
55.09
Alberto Moya advances with the ball. Alberto Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.53
0-3RCD Espanyol have made 3 substitutions with Patricio Navarro replacing Samuel Varela, Albert Sanz replacing Enrique Caminero and Gustavo Enrique Samuel replacing Henning Haaland .
63.36
Graham Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
65.50
Julian Moya hits a low pass to Gustavo Enrique Samuel. Gustavo Enrique Samuel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Marquitos.
66.16
Gabriel Marquitos sees Adolfo Gimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Gimenez shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.19
Albert Sanz threads a neat ball through to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Marquitos.
72.12
Frederic Vander flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanz collects the pass. Albert Sanz shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.38
0-3Miguel Alvarez hacks Daniel Viana from behind! Miguel Alvarez is warned by the referee! Daniel Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.01
Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Leonardo Barkero replacing Rodolfo Lorenzo .
78.08
Arturo Caminero catches Leonardo Barkero on the ankles. The referee calls over Arturo Caminero and warns him to calm down! Leonardo Barkero runs off the knock.
83.42
Graham Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Enrique Samuel. Gustavo Enrique Samuel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Martin Perez!
90.00
0-3Juan Aguilar catches Gustavo Enrique Samuel on the ankles. Juan Aguilar is warned by the referee! Gustavo Enrique Samuel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Henning Haaland of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martin Perez (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
4. Juan Aguilar (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Alvarez (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Cruz (MID)
6
7. Adolfo Gimenez (MID)
6
8. Oscar Vicente (MID)
7
9. Alberto Moya (ATT)
6
10. Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)
7
11. Rodolfo Lorenzo (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Izquierdo (DEF)
0
13. Gabriel Lozano (ATT)
0
14. Leonardo Barkero (DEF)
6
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2. Samuel Varela (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
8
4. Julian Moya (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Graham Hall (MID)
7
7. Enrique Caminero (MID)
6
8. Frederic Vander (MID)
8
9. Henning Haaland (ATT)
9
10. Claudio Cruz (MID)
8
11. Daniel Viana (ATT)
7
12. Patricio Navarro (DEF)
6
13. Albert Sanz (MID)
6
14. Gustavo Enrique Samuel (ATT)
6