Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Girona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Girona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
6.28
0-0Michael Vernazza passes the ball forward to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri plays a scrappy one-two with Yacine Amrani and stumbles forward towards the goal... Miguel Pirri takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
8.13
0-0Carlos Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armindo Boutabout. Armindo Boutabout flicks a high pass forward. Brett Pennant controls it well on his chest. Brett Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.28
Armindo Boutabout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie makes a simple pass to Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Marinus Jansen. Excellent save.
18.33
0-0Carlos Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Veloso controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.07
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Castro shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Marinos Georgiadis manages to gather it.
30.45
0-0Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Brett Pennant. The referee calls over Mauricio Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Brett Pennant runs off the knock.
30.45
0-0Free kick to Athletic Club Bilbao just outside the area...
31.30
Brett Pennant slowly runs up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
33.32
Titus Marshall flicks a high pass forward to Callum Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Callum Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
36.03
Dado El Khebir kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.57
Dado El Khebir passes the ball forward to Mast H. Adeshina. Mast H. Adeshina sees space and advances. Mast H. Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marinus Jansen easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
0-1Titus Marshall threads a neat ball through to Armindo Boutabout. Armindo Boutabout takes it forward alone. Armindo Boutabout knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Marinus Jansen had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girona FC kick off the second half!
47.51
0-1Mast H. Adeshina sees Ricardo Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Adolfo Perez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
49.11
0-1It's a corner kick. Callum Ritchie loops the ball over to the far post. Marinus Jansen drops low and scoops up the ball.
51.03
Marinus Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Ruiz collects the pass. Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Amrani collects the pass. Yacine Amrani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Georgiadis who gathers it comfortably.
61.53
Kevin Sesay pushes up the pitch. Kevin Sesay advances with the ball. Kevin Sesay lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Leon Upson. Excellent block.
63.43
Eduardo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Marinos Georgiadis easily smothers it!
66.44
Dado El Khebir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
67.44
Armindo Boutabout kicks a strong pass forward to Mast H. Adeshina. Mast H. Adeshina flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Dittmann collects the pass. Sebastian Dittmann finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.15
Armindo Boutabout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Zamora.
72.15
Callum Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Dittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.32
Armindo Boutabout runs straight at the opposition's defence. Armindo Boutabout passes the ball forward to Brett Pennant. Some good footwork from Brett Pennant provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Marinus Jansen. Excellent save.
79.27
0-2Carlos Pichichi clumsily knocks into Michael Vernazza. Carlos Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Michael Vernazza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.30
Mast H. Adeshina barges into Michael Vernazza. Mast H. Adeshina is shown the yellow card! Michael Vernazza runs off the knock.
84.43
0-2Ricardo Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Andres Zamora. The referee calls over Ricardo Veloso and warns him to calm down! Andres Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
Michael Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona plays a scrappy one-two with Yacine Amrani and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Carmona takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.11
Leon Upson hits a low pass to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Armindo Boutabout of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
8
2. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
3. Leon Upson (DEF)
6
4. Andres Zamora (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
7
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
5
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
7
9. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
6
12. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
0
13. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
0
14. Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF)
0
1. Marinos Georgiadis (GK)
8
2. Kevin Sesay (DEF)
7
3. Dado El Khebir (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Pichichi (DEF)
5
5. Titus Marshall (DEF)
6
6. Callum Ritchie (MID)
7
7. Armindo Boutabout (MID)
9
8. Mast H. Adeshina (MID)
6
9. Brett Pennant (ATT)
9
10. Sebastian Dittmann (ATT)
7
11. Ricardo Veloso (ATT)
8
12. Jakob Spengler (DEF)
0
13. Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
0
14. Bernard Ndo (ATT)
0