Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 19,944 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Vega.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juli‡n Vega.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Christian Marino comes in with a late challenge on Alex McStay. The referee calls over Christian Marino and shows him a yellow card! Alex McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.16
0-0Tonino Bortoluzzi hacks Oscar Fuentes from behind! The referee warns Tonino Bortoluzzi to calm down! Oscar Fuentes runs off the knock.
6.07
0-0Tonino Bortoluzzi makes a probing pass to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Tiziano Di Vaio. Tiziano Di Vaio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eugenio Marin manages to gather it comfortably.
9.13
Christian Marino flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roger Sier sees Luis Hierro just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Luis Hierro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.39
Claudio Diaz threads a neat ball through to Christian Marino. Christian Marino makes a simple pass to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Crespo and advances towards the goal... Luis Hierro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.18
0-0Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Di Vaio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiziano Di Vaio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.06
0-1Callum Mcallister makes a probing pass to Tiziano Di Vaio. Tiziano Di Vaio makes a simple pass, allowing Daniel Fernandes to run into the box. Daniel Fernandes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.58
Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Edgar Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.43
Oscar Fuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
36.26
Claudio Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Marino. Christian Marino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Claudio Diaz clumsily knocks into Tiziano Di Vaio. The referee brings Claudio Diaz to one side and gives him a warning! Tiziano Di Vaio stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao have changed their lineup with Neil Dixon replacing Luis Hierro. Atlético de Madrid 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 Atlético de Madrid kick off!
47.26
Marchanno Van Dinteren boots it upfield. Miguel Crespo plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Dixon and advances towards the goal... Miguel Crespo tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.10
Ricardo Varela makes a strong solo run forward. Ricardo Varela runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ricardo Varela threads a neat, attacking ball through to Daniel Fernandes. Some good footwork from Daniel Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.29
Tonino Bortoluzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Di Vaio. Tiziano Di Vaio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Eugenio Marin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.53
0-2Christian Marino hacks Callum Mcallister from behind! Christian Marino is given a warning by the referee! Callum Mcallister grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.36
Without breaking stride, Jan-Willem Krijgsman plays the ball forward to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
60.37
0-2Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Bryan Yakubu replacing Alejandro Molowny and Daniel Moreira replacing Tiziano Di Vaio .
61.43
Callum Mcallister makes a simple pass to Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
65.41
0-2Jan-Willem Krijgsman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fernandes but the linesman indicates offside!
66.45
Oscar Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Dixon. Neil Dixon threads a neat, attacking ball through to Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.09
Callum Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Marin smothers it!
77.17
Christian Marino flicks a high ball forward to Damien Hibbs who takes it down. Damien Hibbs plays a one-two with Neil Dixon and rushes in on goal... Damien Hibbs shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.04
Daniel Fernandes clumsily knocks into Claudio Diaz. Daniel Fernandes is warned by the referee! Claudio Diaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.21
0-2Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Moreira who brings the ball under control. Daniel Moreira controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniel Fernandes through on goal. Albert Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Fernandes. Daniel Fernandes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.26
0-2Fernando Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Marino. Christian Marino changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian Marino knocks the ball forward, putting Roger Sier through on goal. Roger Sier side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Gregorio Pascual's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.10
It's a corner kick which Fernando Ramos takes quickly, playing the ball short to Christian Marino. Christian Marino comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Solid save from Ernesto Velasco.
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 Tiziano Di Vaio of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Marin (GK)
6
2. Marchanno Van Dinteren (DEF)
6
3. Albert Nunez (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Diaz (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Ramos (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Fuentes (MID)
6
7. Christian Marino (MID)
7
8. Damien Hibbs (ATT)
6
9. Miguel Crespo (ATT)
6
10. Roger Sier (ATT)
6
11. Luis Hierro (ATT)
7
12. Dado Afanou (MID)
0
13. Paul Collins (DEF)
0
14. Neil Dixon (MID)
6
1. Ernesto Velasco (GK)
7
2. Alejandro Molowny (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Pascual (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Varela (DEF)
7
5. Alex McStay (MID)
6
6. Callum Mcallister (MID)
8
7. Tonino Bortoluzzi (MID)
6
8. Jan-Willem Krijgsman (MID)
7
9. Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Fernandes (ATT)
9
11. Tiziano Di Vaio (ATT)
9
12. Bryan Yakubu (DEF)
6
13. Craig Jacobs (DEF)
0
14. Daniel Moreira (ATT)
6