Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 19,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Murcia and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Peiro.


0.00
Murcia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.07
Hugo Bravo hacks Jose Javier Ortega from behind! The referee calls over Hugo Bravo and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Ortega runs off the knock.
6.08
Steve Hunt takes it forward alone. Steve Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.50
Hugo Bravo plays the ball forward to Francesco Guidoni. Francesco Guidoni whips in a cross ball towards Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
12.14
Fernando Hernandez hits a low pass to Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt threads the ball through to Francesco Guidoni. Francesco Guidoni knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Roman!
21.58
Fernando Hernandez sees Francesco Guidoni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco Guidoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Victor Gainza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.54
Hugo Bravo passes the ball forward to Francesco Guidoni. Francesco Guidoni plays a one-two with Hugo Roman and rushes in on goal... Francesco Guidoni tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.29
Hugo Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Barkero who takes it down. Eugenio Barkero plays a one-two with Francesco Guidoni and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Eugenio Barkero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
36.06
Fernando Hernandez threads the ball through to Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt sees Eugenio Barkero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Gimenez.
40.43
Marcus Midgley knocks the ball forward to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.07
Jose Javier Ortega makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Ortega plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Javier Ortega cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Joaquín Medina manages to keep it out.
45.00
Hugo Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco Guidoni. With a superhuman jump, Francesco Guidoni connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
47.56
Fernando Hernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
48.38
Marcos Iglesias kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Sanchez. Arturo Sanchez edges inside the box! Arturo Sanchez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Joaquín Medina manages to keep it out.
49.20
Jose Javier Ortega makes a simple pass to Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
51.03
Fernando Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Roman controls it well on his chest. Hugo Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Flores.
57.52
Eugenio Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco Guidoni. Francesco Guidoni powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Gainza with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
61.34
Oscar Flores flicks a high pass forward to Tony Van De Ouweland who brings the ball under control. Tony Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joaquín Medina who gathers it comfortably.
65.50
Hugo Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Barkero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Barkero shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
66.23
Eduardo Rodriquez sees Hugo Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
71.05
Eduardo Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Oscar Flores hacks Hugo Roman from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.38
With great vision, Eduardo Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Victor Gainza.
74.47
Hugo Bravo takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Oscar Flores steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
78.09
Marcus Midgley makes a probing pass to Eduardo Rodriquez. Eduardo Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Barkero comfortably collects the pass. Eugenio Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.38
Marcos Barkero hacks Marcos Iglesias from behind! Marcos Barkero is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Iglesias gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.30
Victor Gimenez comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Roman. Victor Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.8%
68.2%
Play Area
31.8%
47%
21.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Barkero of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Ratings