Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 17,100 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao kick off the first half!
3.36
0-0Antonio Faria passes the ball forward to Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Owen.
4.27
0-1Sebastian Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini makes a simple pass to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual plays a one-two with Leonardo Hierro and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Claudio Pascual provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Abubakari Pothuizen had no chance!! Goal for Extremadura UD!
22.43
0-1Miguel Hidalgo threads the ball through to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Pascual and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Leonardo Hierro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.09
Youl Moracchini makes a probing pass to Dado Camara. Dado Camara shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.36
0-1Gilles Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Nunez collects the pass. Patricio Nunez finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Jose Fortes Sanz keeps it out!
28.35
Adrian Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Summerbee controls it well on his chest. Gilles Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Thomson collects the pass. Gavin Thomson rushes past Antonio Faria! Gavin Thomson takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.48
Gilles Summerbee makes a simple pass to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Jose Fortes Sanz. What a great pair of hands!
33.16
Gilles Summerbee hits a low pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.05
0-1Gilles Summerbee hacks Miguel Hidalgo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Hidalgo runs off the knock.
44.10
Rodolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Van Den Berg controls it well on his chest. Tomˆs Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Sanz who gathers it comfortably.
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. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Romero P. Verges replacing Dado Camara.
45.00
Extremadura UD kick off the second half!
47.15
Miguel Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Hierro controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Hierro shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Abubakari Pothuizen.
49.44
0-1Extremadura UD are playing very defensively.
53.35
0-1Gilles Summerbee catches Ernesto Rodriguez on the ankles. Gilles Summerbee is warned by the referee! Ernesto Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.35
Extremadura UD are playing very defensively.
54.02
Ralph Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Thomson!
59.38
Without breaking stride, Adrian Le Saux plays the ball forward to Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Thomson who gracefully takes it down. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Jose Fortes Sanz.
61.46
1-1Rafael Monteiro clumsily knocks into Hugo Soler. Rafael Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Soler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.22
Miguel Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.31
Without breaking stride, Jose Fortes Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee hits a low pass to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Blanco.
75.17
Gilles Summerbee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Monteiro.
81.38
1-1Adrian Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Suarez. Rodolfo Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks the ball forward to Tomˆs Van Den Berg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.23
Jose Fortes Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Jose Fortes Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
23.6%
45.8%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Thomson of Athletic Club Bilbao |
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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gilles Summerbee (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Hugo Soler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tomˆs Van Den Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patricio Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Merino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Mcinnes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Kurth (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Fortes Sanz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Monteiro (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Jose Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Hidalgo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ernesto Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Youl Moracchini (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Claudio Pascual (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Dado Camara (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Hierro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Patricio Herrero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Romero P. Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Cortes (GK) | 0 | |