Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 16,012 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gomez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gomez.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao start the match!
2.13
0-0Rodolfo Suarez sees Gavin Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Thomson shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.46
Francisco Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.45
Adrian Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.44
Adrian Le Saux pushes up the pitch. Adrian Le Saux makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson cuts inside the box! Gavin Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
10.45
0-0Albert José Mari kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Gainza shoots from long range but Abubakari Pothuizen reads it well. Fabulous save!
12.32
Luis Menendez makes a simple pass to Francisco Dominguez. Francisco Dominguez makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Dominguez finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Abubakari Pothuizen!
14.22
0-0Rodolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Thomson collects the pass. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Daniel Farinos clears it off the line with his head!
18.29
0-0Albert José Mari catches Tomˆs Van Den Berg on the ankles. The referee calls over Albert José Mari and warns him to calm down! Tomˆs Van Den Berg runs off the knock.
21.37
0-1Jose Fortes Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Nunez who brings the ball neatly under control. Patricio Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.10
0-1Edgar Wapenaar makes a probing pass to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.02
Edgar Wapenaar hits a low pass to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.16
Gilles Summerbee surges forward with the ball. Gilles Summerbee whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.52
Steve Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee threads the ball through to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler plays a quick one-two with Tomˆs Van Den Berg and rushes in on goal... Hugo Soler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Eugenio Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
42.21
Francisco Dominguez makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Luis Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Wapenaar who brings the ball under control. Edgar Wapenaar flicks a high ball forward to Victor Campos who takes it down. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Davies.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
47.36
Rodolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Helmer.
54.06
Steve Davies hits a low pass to Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert José Mari.
55.46
Gilles Summerbee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg beats his man to it with a header but Luis Menendez is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
65.31
Francisco Dominguez threads the ball through to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Edgar Wapenaar plays the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Le Saux.
69.51
Francisco Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes plays a scrappy one-two with Victor Campos and advances towards the goal... Luis Fuentes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
71.49
Romero P. Gainza takes it forward alone. Romero P. Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.15
Without breaking stride, Luis Menendez plays the ball forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez shoots from distance. Abubakari Pothuizen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.14
Ralph Owen hits a low pass to Rodolfo Suarez. Rodolfo Suarez makes an attacking run forward. Rodolfo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
78.08
Rodolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Soler who brings the ball under control. Hugo Soler advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Hugo Soler provides some space. He shoots at goal. Eugenio Jimenez easily gets down and covers it.
81.09
Edgar Wapenaar takes it forward alone. Edgar Wapenaar plays a scrappy one-two with Victor Campos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Edgar Wapenaar provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
83.02
Showing composure, Rodolfo Suarez laces a weighted ball forward to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Helmer.
84.30
Daniel Farinos flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Wapenaar who takes it down. Edgar Wapenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.24
Romero P. Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
87.46
Gilles Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Tomˆs Van Den Berg who takes it down. Tomˆs Van Den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Soler. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Soler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Soler! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Rodolfo Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
28%
43%
29%
Scorers
| Luis Fuentes 42 Gregorio Marquez 71 | Hugo Soler 21, 39, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Soler of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Jimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edgar Wapenaar (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Dominguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gregorio Marquez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Luis Fuentes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Victor Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Izquierdo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Claudio Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Rodriquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abubakari Pothuizen (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gilles Summerbee (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hugo Soler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 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 | |