Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 20,221 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF 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 Oscar Molina.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF 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 Oscar Molina.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF start the match!
3.21
0-0Manuele Zanon passes the ball forward to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. With a superhuman jump, Guillermo Camacho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.27
Manuele Zanon threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho hits a low pass to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.01
0-1Juan-Carlos Zamora knocks the ball forward to Callum Ritchie. With vision, Callum Ritchie laces a weighted ball forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko edges inside the box! Mauricio Kiko shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Kiko!
22.39
Carlos Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie sees space and advances. Callum Ritchie shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.47
Mast H. Adeshina flicks a high pass forward. Brett Pennant controls it well on his chest. Brett Pennant hits a low pass to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.42
0-1Mast H. Adeshina makes a beautiful solo run. Mast H. Adeshina shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alessandro Giacomin manages to gather it.
27.10
Ljubisa Nappi threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giuseppe Damiani lofts in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Marinos Georgiadis!
28.09
Jakob Spengler sees Rodrigo Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Rodrigo Carvalho plays the ball forward to Mast H. Adeshina. Mast H. Adeshina shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Alessandro Giacomin had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
34.16
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Giuseppe Damiani who brings the ball under control. Giuseppe Damiani sees Guillermo Camacho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem beats his man to it with a header. Marinos Georgiadis manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.17
Mast H. Adeshina kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko cuts inside the box! Mauricio Kiko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Alessandro Giacomin manages to keep it out.
40.24
Mast H. Adeshina plays the ball forward to Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.41
Francesco Porro hits a low pass to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the second half!
49.56
0-3Vincenzo Mazzoleni sees Francesco Porro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.47
Ljubisa Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Porro collects the pass. Francesco Porro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francesco Porro shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.03
Ljubisa Nappi laces a through ball forward to Vincenzo Mazzoleni. Vincenzo Mazzoleni makes a probing pass to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
54.05
Callum Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.53
Maurizio Mero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie passes the ball forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
59.31
Maurizio Mero flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Pichichi collects the pass. Carlos Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Giacomin who gathers it comfortably.
67.53
0-3Mast H. Adeshina flicks a high pass forward to Brett Pennant who brings the ball under control. Brett Pennant knocks the ball forward to Mast H. Adeshina but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.47
Francesco Porro flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Spengler.
73.41
Guillermo Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Marinos Georgiadis had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
79.31
Gabriel Rubio makes a simple pass to Manuele Zanon. Manuele Zanon passes the ball forward to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.56
Ljubisa Nappi plays the ball forward to Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.40
Guillermo Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Adeshina. Mast H. Adeshina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
87.30
Manuele Zanon threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Pena. Eugenio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
90.00
3-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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 Mauricio Kiko of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alessandro Giacomin (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Rubio (DEF)
6
3. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
4. Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
6
5. Francesco Porro (MID)
6
6. Vincenzo Mazzoleni (MID)
7
7. Manuele Zanon (MID)
7
8. Giuseppe Damiani (MID)
9
9. Eugenio Pena (ATT)
7
10. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem (ATT)
7
11. Guillermo Camacho (ATT)
8
12. Cleto Accursi (GK)
0
13. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
0
14. Malte Meidt (ATT)
0
1. Marinos Georgiadis (GK)
7
2. Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Pichichi (DEF)
7
4. Maurizio Mero (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Spengler (DEF)
6
6. Mast H. Adeshina (MID)
9
7. Callum Ritchie (MID)
7
8. Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
6
9. Rodrigo Carvalho (ATT)
6
10. Brett Pennant (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Kiko (ATT)
9
12. Albert Mendez (DEF)
0
13. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
0
14. Danny Coppinger (ATT)
0