Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 8,782 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dublin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Levante UD and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dublin.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.51
0-0Ernesto Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Inglis. Don Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Redondo. Luis Redondo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but Stuart Hansen is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
5.42
0-0It's a corner kick which Andres Nieto takes quickly, playing the ball short to Don Inglis. Nicolas Nieto comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
8.39
0-1Alberto Costa sees space and advances. Alberto Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Marcelino. Nicolas Marcelino knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Javier Hernandez had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
12.56
Romero P. Herrero makes a simple pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero hits a low pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay rushes past Ernesto Campos! Paul McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.42
1-1Alberto Costa flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Marcelino who takes it down. Nicolas Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Athletic Club Bilbao are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.31
Andres Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass collects the pass. Andy Glass shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.52
Nicolas Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez edges inside the box! Edmundo Suarez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.11
Felipe Flores sees Pedro Gomez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Redondo. Luis Redondo flicks the ball with his head. Jose Javier Hernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
33.12
2-2Jan Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Don Inglis comfortably collects the pass. Don Inglis shoots from 20 yards. Jose Javier Hernandez comfortably gets down and covers it.
36.16
Alberto Costa threads the ball through to Nicolas Marcelino. Nicolas Marcelino shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
42.57
Paulo Andrade sees Andy Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Victor Zubizarreta is on top of it.
44.32
Alberto Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Marcelino. Nicolas Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
2-2Ernesto Campos clumsily knocks into Paulo Andrade. The referee warns Ernesto Campos to calm down! Paulo Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Levante UD kick off!
47.35
Jan Behrens passes the ball forward to Don Inglis. Don Inglis shoots from 20 yards but Jose Javier Hernandez is on top of it.
48.11
Andres Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.50
2-2Stuart Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade threads the ball through to Paul McStay. Paul McStay threads the ball through to Edmundo Suarez but he's offside!
54.05
Jan Behrens takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Pedro Gomez. Pedro Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Inglis. Don Inglis shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.20
Alberto Costa makes a probing pass to Luis Redondo. Luis Redondo finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.34
2-2Felipe Flores barges into Alfredo Barkero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Barkero stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.40
2-2Andres Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass collects the pass. Andy Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Flores.
67.22
Alfredo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Glass. Andy Glass directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Levante UD are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
69.38
Andres Guardiola passes the ball forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. Victor Zubizarreta punches it away to safety.
72.58
With a delightful solo run, Alberto Costa stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. Alberto Costa scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
79.58
Edmundo Suarez hacks Ernesto Campos from behind! Edmundo Suarez is warned by the referee! Ernesto Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.42
With vision, Romero P. Herrero laces a through ball forward to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez passes the ball forward but Paul McStay is offside!
84.14
Stuart Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Suarez collects the pass. Edmundo Suarez deftly passes the ball to Andy Glass, releasing him through on goal. Andy Glass shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Victor Zubizarreta as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.32
2-3Andres Guardiola takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Stuart Hansen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
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 Alberto Costa of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Javier Hernandez (GK)
6
2. Nicolas Nieto (DEF)
7
3. Romero P. Herrero (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Castro (MID)
6
6. Alfredo Barkero (MID)
7
7. Paulo Andrade (MID)
7
8. Andres Guardiola (MID)
6
9. Paul McStay (ATT)
7
10. Andy Glass (ATT)
6
11. Edmundo Suarez (ATT)
8
12. Gregorio Lopez (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Izquierdo (ATT)
0
14. Victor Bravo (DEF)
0
1. Victor Zubizarreta (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Marquez (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Campos (DEF)
6
4. Felipe Flores (DEF)
5
5. Andres Nieto (MID)
6
6. Alberto Costa (MID)
9
7. Jan Behrens (MID)
6
8. Pedro Gomez (MID)
6
9. Luis Redondo (ATT)
7
10. Don Inglis (ATT)
7
11. Nicolas Marcelino (ATT)
7
12. Miguel Soto (DEF)
0
13. Martin Moya (DEF)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Herrera (GK)
0