Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Valencia. A crowd of 19,902 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Dominguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Dominguez.
0.00
0-0Valencia get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Jose Fortes Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Ramirez. Jose Fortes Gonzalez is warned by the referee! Frederico Ramirez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.21
0-0Nicolas Verges catches Patricio Nunez on the ankles. Nicolas Verges is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Nunez runs off the knock.
8.57
1-0Rodolfo Suarez threads a neat ball through to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Thomson!
12.10
1-0Pedro Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.13
1-0Pedro Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher sees Frederico Ramirez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Ramirez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.22
Adrian Le Saux sees Patricio Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Patricio Kiko plays the ball forward to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.55
Nicolas Verges flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gento collects the pass. Gregorio Gento passes the ball forward to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
27.00
2-0Rodolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Thomson controls it well on his chest. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alejandro Leon gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
30.52
Pedro Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
36.50
Rodolfo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Leon who gathers it comfortably.
44.30
Rodolfo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez plays a quick one-two with Gavin Thomson and rushes in on goal... Patricio Nunez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the second half!
48.46
Rodolfo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from 25 yards. Alejandro Leon gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
49.57
Steve Davies pushes mid-way up the pitch. Steve Davies changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Davies whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.41
Rodolfo Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alejandro Leon punches it away to safety.
59.37
Rodolfo Suarez passes the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.40
2-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Adam Terry replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Gregorio Gento and Jacques Celestini replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .
63.45
Sebastian Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.28
2-0Rodolfo Suarez hacks Sebastian Medina from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.02
Showing composure, Rodolfo Suarez plays the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.11
Pedro Barkero takes it forward alone. Pedro Barkero plays a scrappy one-two with Frederico Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Pedro Barkero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Pedro Barkero scores for Valencia!!
79.55
Patricio Kiko hits a low pass to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Leon who gathers it comfortably.
81.45
Rodolfo Suarez threads a neat ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.23
Patricio Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Medina. The referee brings Patricio Kiko to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Pedro Barkero clumsily knocks into Patricio Kiko. The referee calls over Pedro Barkero and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Kiko gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
24.1%
48.1%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Thomson of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arturo Munoz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Davies (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Patricio Kiko (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rodolfo Suarez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Hugo Soler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Patricio Nunez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stephen Mcinnes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Abubakari Pothuizen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Merino (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gilles Summerbee (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alejandro Leon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Medina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gregorio Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carmelo Zanon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Ramirez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adam Terry (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Barkero (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Jacques Celestini (DEF) | 6 | |