Match Report


Getafe     Athletic Club Bilbao
Waseem Aljaf Gerry Montenegro
A. MaierG1GM. Georgiadis
B. BattyD2DC. Rodriquez
G. CarmonaD3DM. Mero
R. NunezD4DC. Lundekvam
M. UpsonM5DC. Pichichi
A. QuaresmaM6ML. Cabrera
V. PichichiM7MC. Ritchie
N. CutlerMcaptain8MG. Marquitos
T. MansA9captainAF. Carcedo
R. SantosA10AM. Kiko
J. CésarA11AS. Monteiro
 
J. PiketD12DN. Ince
S. TurekA13MA. Bravo
A. MarinM14AS. Postiga

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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Colis Alfonso Perez where Getafe play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Getafe are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.


0.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the match!
3.47
With a delightful solo run, Victor Pichichi stretches the opposition's defence. Victor Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.34
Romero P. Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César plays a one-two with Romero P. Santos and rushes in on goal... Jean Chr. César shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Marinos Georgiadis manages to keep it out.
8.35
Max Upson receives the ball from a throw-in from Victor Pichichi. Max Upson threads the ball through to Theo Mans. Theo Mans shoots from distance. Marinos Georgiadis comfortably gets down and covers it.
9.58
Maurizio Mero barges into Victor Pichichi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Rafael Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César knocks in a cross ball towards Theo Mans. Theo Mans heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.12
Rafael Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Carmona threads the ball through to Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi hits a low pass to Theo Mans. Claus Lundekvam catches Theo Mans on the ankles. Theo Mans appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
14.19
Guillermo Marquitos threads the ball through to Silvio Monteiro. Silvio Monteiro skips past Gregorio Carmona! Silvio Monteiro shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.26
Nicky Cutler makes a simple pass to Max Upson. Max Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Marinos Georgiadis!
21.30
Leonardo Cabrera makes a probing pass to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Albrecht Maier.
22.11
Claus Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Monteiro. Silvio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Carcedo. Fernando Carcedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Carcedo!
26.30
Claus Lundekvam decides to run forward with the ball. Claus Lundekvam flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Monteiro. Silvio Monteiro makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.58
Maurizio Mero plays the ball forward to Fernando Carcedo. Fernando Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.03
Claudio Rodriquez makes a strong solo run forward. Claudio Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos passes the ball forward to Fernando Carcedo. Gregorio Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Carcedo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
34.37
Maurizio Mero makes a high pass forward. Guillermo Marquitos shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Guillermo Marquitos picks a pass forward to Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Kiko and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Cabrera strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Albrecht Maier. What a great pair of hands!
36.46
Max Upson flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Cutler who gracefully takes it down. Nicky Cutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.04
Antonio Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos whips in a cross ball towards Max Upson. Max Upson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.39
Victor Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Jean Chr. César. Jean Chr. César knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Pichichi.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Getafe appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Getafe get the second half underway!
60.41
Claus Lundekvam knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie threads the ball through to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko plays a one-two with Fernando Carcedo and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Kiko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
61.04
Claus Lundekvam sees a break and surges forward. Claus Lundekvam darts forward. Claus Lundekvam makes a simple pass, allowing Guillermo Marquitos to run into the box. Guillermo Marquitos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
63.43
Carlos Pichichi advances with the ball. Carlos Pichichi threads the ball through to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Albrecht Maier. Excellent save.
65.04
Callum Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Monteiro. Silvio Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Kiko but the linesman indicates offside!
67.17
Callum Ritchie passes the ball forward to Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Carcedo. Fernando Carcedo runs straight at the defence! Fernando Carcedo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.10
Billy Batty darts forward. Billy Batty shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
77.44
Billy Batty controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Victor Pichichi who takes it down. Victor Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Cutler. Nicky Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.42
Guillermo Marquitos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Guillermo Marquitos sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Marquitos shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Albrecht Maier!
79.08
Callum Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Monteiro. Silvio Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Carcedo. Fernando Carcedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Albrecht Maier as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.55
It's a corner kick. Callum Ritchie loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jean Chr. César reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.00
Maurizio Mero barges into Theo Mans. The referee warns Maurizio Mero to calm down! Theo Mans stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.57
Guillermo Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but Albrecht Maier is on top of his game. Nice save!
87.45
Max Upson catches Guillermo Marquitos on the ankles. The referee calls over Max Upson and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Marquitos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.35
With intelligent vision, Antonio Quaresma laces a through ball forward to Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos skips past Claus Lundekvam! Romero P. Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Getafe

Athletic Club Bilbao
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 12
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.9638554216867 vs 59.0361445783133
Play Area
Home team third: 24.10%, Midfield: 42.17%, Away team third: 33.73%

Scorers
Max Upson 38
Silvio Monteiro 14, 26
Fernando Carcedo 22
Leonardo Cabrera 31

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Monteiro of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Albrecht Maier (GK)
8
2. Billy Batty (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Carmona (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Nunez (DEF)
6
5. Max Upson (MID)
7
6. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
6
7. Victor Pichichi (MID)
6
8. Nicky Cutler (MID)
6
9. Theo Mans (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Santos (ATT)
6
11. Jean Chr. César (ATT)
6

12. JŸrgen Piket (DEF)
0
13. Samir Turek (ATT)
0
14. Alfredo Marin (MID)
0

1. Marinos Georgiadis (GK)
6
2. Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3. Maurizio Mero (DEF)
5
4. Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
7
5. Carlos Pichichi (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
8
7. Callum Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
8
9. Fernando Carcedo (ATT)
8
10. Mauricio Kiko (ATT)
6
11. Silvio Monteiro (ATT)
9

12. Nwankwo Ince (DEF)
0
13. Arturo Bravo (MID)
0
14. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
0