Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Compostela. A crowd of 18,827 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Compostela are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Compostela are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Compostela kick off!
4.25
0-0Francisco Guerrero takes it forward alone. Francisco Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.43
0-0Rafael Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Martin. Andres Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Jaliens. Mark Jaliens lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Martin. Andres Martin powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.13
0-0Callum Ritchie hits a low pass to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia sees Silvio Postiga just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Marcelo Suárez reads it well. He makes it look easy!
10.47
Carlos Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Carcedo. Fernando Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.05
0-0Mark Jaliens clumsily knocks into Guillermo Marquitos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillermo Marquitos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.20
0-0Guillermo Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to Callum Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Callum Ritchie advances inside the box! Callum Ritchie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Ernesto Nieto!
18.30
Rodolfo Diez makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolfo Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Pichichi.
20.34
With some swift thinking, Carlos Pichichi plays the ball forward to Claus Lundekvam. Claus Lundekvam makes a probing pass to Fernando Carcedo. Fernando Carcedo shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
26.57
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao are in full control of this game.
33.06
Gabriel Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah passes the ball forward to Mark Jaliens. Mark Jaliens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
34.50
0-0Leonardo Cabrera hacks Andy Hendry from behind! The referee warns Leonardo Cabrera to calm down! Andy Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.08
Guillermo Marquitos threads the ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
42.43
Callum Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Mero. Maurizio Mero threads the ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Athletic Club Bilbao players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
51.21
1-0Fernando Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Marquitos deftly passes the ball to Fernando Carcedo, releasing him through on goal. Fernando Carcedo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.38
Claudio Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Garcia collects the pass. Claudio Garcia surges forward with the ball. Claudio Garcia threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fernando Carcedo. Some good footwork from Fernando Carcedo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
57.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Claus Lundekvam plays the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia hits a low pass to Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
59.08
Leonardo Cabrera sees space and advances. Leonardo Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Nieto.
60.31
1-0Compostela have made a substitution with Marcello Lang replacing Francisco Guerrero .
72.36
Marcello Lang threads a neat ball through to Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Mero.
73.47
Eric Amoah hacks Claus Lundekvam from behind! The referee calls over Eric Amoah and shows him a yellow card! Claus Lundekvam gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.28
Mark Jaliens threads the ball through to Andres Martin. Andres Martin shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
78.50
Eric Amoah comes in with a late challenge on Callum Ritchie. Eric Amoah is given a warning by the referee! Callum Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.00
Marcello Lang catches Leonardo Cabrera on the ankles. Marcello Lang is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Cabrera runs off the knock.
83.48
Fernando Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie passes the ball forward to Fernando Carcedo. Fernando Carcedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.52
1-0Andy Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Rodriquez. Andy Hendry is shown the yellow card! Claudio Rodriquez runs off the knock.
90.00
Mark Jaliens clumsily knocks into Guillermo Marquitos. Mark Jaliens is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Fernando Carcedo of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinos Georgiadis (GK)
6
2. Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3. Maurizio Mero (DEF)
6
4. Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
8
5. Carlos Pichichi (DEF)
7
6. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
6
7. Callum Ritchie (MID)
7
8. Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
7
9. Fernando Carcedo (ATT)
9
10. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
7
11. Claudio Garcia (ATT)
7
12. Nwankwo Ince (DEF)
0
13. Arturo Bravo (MID)
0
14. Silvio Monteiro (ATT)
0
1. Marcelo Suárez (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Pena (DEF)
6
3. Rodolfo Diez (DEF)
7
4. Rafael Serrano (DEF)
6
5. Ernesto Nieto (DEF)
6
6. Mark Jaliens (MID)
5
7. Eric Amoah (MID)
5
8. Francisco Guerrero (MID)
6
9. Andy Hendry (ATT)
5
10. Andres Martin (ATT)
6
11. Stanley Richards (ATT)
6
12. Marcello Lang (MID)
6
13. David Davidson (MID)
0
14. Romero P. Zamora (ATT)
0