Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 19,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Nieto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Nieto.
0.00
0-0Real Valladolid kick off!
6.36
0-0Miguel Ibanez sees space and advances. Miguel Ibanez makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo but he's offside!
8.17
0-0Brandon Traynor sees Miguel Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Ibanez threads the ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Francisco Camacho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.50
Frederico Garcia threads a neat ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.16
0-1Alejandro Soto threads the ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho plays a one-two with Pedro Fuentes and advances towards the goal... Francisco Camacho takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.23
Steve Davies threads a neat ball through to Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee makes a simple pass to Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
18.54
Frederico Garcia makes a probing pass to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes edges inside the box! Pedro Fuentes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Abubakari Pothuizen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.08
0-2Ralph Owen catches Juan-Carlos Lorenzo on the ankles. The referee warns Ralph Owen to calm down! Juan-Carlos Lorenzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.34
Rodolfo Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Garcia. Rodolfo Suarez is warned by the referee! Frederico Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.48
0-2Frederico Garcia threads a neat ball through to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.59
0-2Gilles Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg makes a deft header. Solid save from Rodolfo Castillo.
44.52
Frederico Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Davies.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid have changed their lineup with Daniel Nieto replacing Brandon Traynor and Miguel Sanchez replacing Francisco Camacho.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the second half!
54.46
Miguel Ibanez makes a simple pass to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Abubakari Pothuizen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.09
Carlos Menendez laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Ibanez. Miguel Ibanez makes a probing pass to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Abubakari Pothuizen manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.59
0-3Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Jose Gainza replacing Miguel Ibanez .
61.65
Gilles Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Nunez who takes it down. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Rodolfo Castillo had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
66.10
Jose Gainza makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
67.29
1-3Gilles Summerbee chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Carlos Menendez hacks Tomˆs Van Den Berg from behind! Tomˆs Van Den Berg appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
69.07
Miguel Sanchez clumsily knocks into Adrian Le Saux. Miguel Sanchez is given a warning by the referee! Adrian Le Saux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.07
1-3Real Valladolid are dictating the run of play here today.
71.30
1-3Steve Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Carlos Menendez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
72.02
Rodolfo Suarez receives the ball from a throw-in from Gilles Summerbee. Rodolfo Suarez plays the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Rodolfo Castillo keeps it out!
75.34
With some swift thinking, Ralph Owen plays the ball forward to Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Menendez.
77.10
Carlos Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza sees a break and surges forward. Jose Gainza makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Abubakari Pothuizen manages to gather it comfortably.
78.12
Alejandro Soto surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.55
Eugenio Leon threads a neat ball through to Frederico Garcia. Frederico Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. With a superhuman jump, Juan-Carlos Lorenzo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.08
Daniel Nieto sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Nieto sees Pedro Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Gonzalez.
87.13
Frederico Garcia threads the ball through to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo powers a header at goal. Abubakari Pothuizen manages to gather it effortlessly.
89.06
Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fuentes collects the pass. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Davies.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
37.7%
40.3%
22.1%
Scorers
| Tomˆs Van Den Berg 62 | Francisco Camacho 10 Pedro Fuentes 19, 54 Miguel Sanchez 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Fuentes of Real Valladolid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abubakari Pothuizen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gilles Summerbee (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hugo Soler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomˆs Van Den Berg (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Patricio Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Merino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Mcinnes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Kurth (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rodolfo Castillo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brandon Traynor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Soto (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Miguel Ibanez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Frederico Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephan Gargo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Fuentes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Camacho (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Daniel Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Gainza (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Miguel Sanchez (ATT) | | 8 |