Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 8,663 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Sanchez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Sanchez.
0.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
3.35
Carlos Moreno threads the ball through to Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Pinto puts a great ball through. Daniel Monteiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.03
Kevin Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Suarez. With imagination, Adolfo Suarez laces a weighted ball forward to Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.15
Oscar Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.53
Mauricio Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Guerrero rushes past Elena Camacho! Juan-Carlos Guerrero takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Roberto Campos!
18.19
Eduardo Campos clumsily knocks into Adolfo Suarez. Eduardo Campos is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Campos plays the ball forward to Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro cuts inside the box! Daniel Monteiro shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
27.06
Oscar Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa shoots from 25 yards. Gregorio Alvarez gets down and covers it.
28.52
Carlos Moreno threads a neat ball through to Matthew Charlton. Matthew Charlton threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Juan-Carlos Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Petri Schomaker but the linesman indicates offside!
30.21
Mauricio Pirri hits a low pass to Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.40
Oscar Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.53
Mauricio Pirri threads the ball through to Petri Schomaker. Petri Schomaker tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
40.58
Daniel Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petri Schomaker but he's offside!
44.33
Eduardo Campos makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Campos rushes past Kevin Hansen! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Eugenio Gento brings the ball forward. Eugenio Gento plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Barbosa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eugenio Gento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Gregorio Alvarez manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas have changed their lineup with Thomas Basler replacing Artur Barbosa.
45.00
Union Las Palmas start the second half!
48.33
Mauricio Pirri threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Juan-Carlos Guerrero puts a great ball through. Daniel Monteiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.16
Matthew Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Juan-Carlos Guerrero plays a one-two with Petri Schomaker and advances towards the goal... Juan-Carlos Guerrero rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.40
Matthew Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Juan-Carlos Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.24
Oscar Dominguez flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Torres who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Torres tries a spectacular long range effort. Gregorio Alvarez easily gets down and covers it.
60.34
Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Patricio Marquez replacing Juan-Carlos Guerrero .
61.38
Mauricio Pirri threads a neat ball through to Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Marquez but he's offside!
63.48
Matthew Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Petri Schomaker controls it well on his chest. Petri Schomaker finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Roberto Campos keeps it out!
71.06
Mauricio Pirri hits a low pass to Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. Roberto Campos gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
73.24
Mauricio Pirri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
75.48
Oscar Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gregorio Alvarez.
76.46
Mauricio Ortega takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Patricio Marquez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.51
Eugenio Gento passes the ball forward to Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
81.17
With vision, Mauricio Ortega plays the ball forward to Alejandro Torres. Alejandro Torres shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.36
Ronald Visieux makes a simple pass to Matthew Charlton. Matthew Charlton brings the ball forward. Matthew Charlton makes a pass forward but Patricio Marquez is yards offside!
84.21
Matthew Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Marquez. Patricio Marquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
85.51
Eduardo Campos hits a low pass to Patricio Marquez. Patricio Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Bruno Collot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gento. Eugenio Gento takes it forward alone. Eugenio Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Basler. Thomas Basler rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Gregorio Alvarez. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
6
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Serrano of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Alvarez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlos Moreno (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Hugo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronald Visieux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Charlton (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Pirri (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Campos (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Petri Schomaker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Monteiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Juan-Carlos Guerrero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rodolfo Vazquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Sottil (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patricio Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Campos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elena Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Collot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Gento (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Oscar Dominguez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Artur Barbosa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alejandro Serrano (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Alejandro Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Soto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Caminero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thomas Basler (MID) | 6 | |












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