Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Murcia. A crowd of 17,316 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Murcia kicking off!
4.40
0-0Patrice Lièvre flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Flores collects the pass. Jose Javier Flores tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
8.05
0-0Tomas Marasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Charles. Brian Charles knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
16.32
Adolfo Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Herve Candela. Herve Candela whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
18.26
0-0Carlos Moreno knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Pirri. Mauricio Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Marquez. Patricio Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Moreno.
20.33
Tomas Marasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Rodriguez. Adolfo Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Herve Candela. Herve Candela shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.13
0-0Hugo Molina threads the ball through to Mauricio Pirri. Mauricio Pirri sees Daniel Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Monteiro puts a great ball through but Petri Schomaker is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
24.17
Hugo Molina sees Alejandro Sottil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Sottil knocks the ball forward to Patricio Marquez. Patricio Marquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.14
Brian Charles knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Herve Candela powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gregorio Alvarez.
31.15
0-0Victor Rodriquez takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Tomas Marasco provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.23
Brian Charles hits a low pass to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.27
1-0Anatoliy Yevstratenko pushes up the pitch. Anatoliy Yevstratenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro skips past Adolfo Rey! Some good footwork from Daniel Monteiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Monteiro!
36.07
Mauricio Pirri knocks the ball forward to Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Brian Charles sees Herve Candela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Herve Candela knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Gregorio Alvarez.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Murcia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Murcia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
48.11
1-0Adolfo Rodriguez catches Mauricio Pirri on the ankles. The referee calls over Adolfo Rodriguez and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Pirri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.11
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.53
1-0Brian Charles flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores whips in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Anatoliy Yevstratenko clumsily knocks into Herve Candela. Herve Candela appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
55.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Sottil plays the ball forward to Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Marasco.
60.30
1-0Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Guerrero replacing Patricio Marquez .
61.36
With great vision, Tomas Marasco plays the ball forward to Adolfo Rodriguez. Adolfo Rodriguez sees Frederico Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Herve Candela powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.48
Nicolas Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Charles. Brian Charles threads the ball through to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Molina.
73.41
Patrice Lièvre threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Herve Candela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
78.23
Adolfo Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Herve Candela heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
81.56
Adolfo Rey sees Adolfo Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Herve Candela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Herve Candela tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
Brian Charles catches Alejandro Sottil on the ankles. Brian Charles is warned by the referee! Alejandro Sottil grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
30.7%
41.3%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Herve Candela of Murcia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Alvarez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Anatoliy Yevstratenko (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Carlos Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Pirri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Sottil (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Petri Schomaker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Monteiro (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Patricio Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan Moya (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Vazquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Cleland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Marasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Charles (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Rodriguez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Patrice Lièvre (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Flores (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Herve Candela (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Frederico Cortes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Victor Gento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Busse (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Montero (GK) | 0 | |