Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Andres.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Andres.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
6.37
0-1Elena Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.14
0-1Fernando Hernandez plays the ball forward to Eduardo Navarro. Eduardo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari makes a looping header on goal but Bjorn Otto Heggem is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
15.58
0-1Carlos Caballero hits a low pass to Elena Romero. Elena Romero tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.46
Showing composure, Elena Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.35
1-1Heath Sippola makes a beautiful solo run. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bjorn Otto Heggem who gathers it comfortably.
22.54
Ilari Litmanen flicks a high pass forward to Muzzy Abdullah who brings the ball under control. Muzzy Abdullah flicks a high pass forward to Elena Romero who brings the ball under control. Elena Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Hernandez.
26.27
Fernando Hernandez threads the ball through to Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero makes a probing pass to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.24
1-1Jaime Viana barges into Carlos Caballero. The referee warns Jaime Viana to calm down! Carlos Caballero runs off the knock.
39.20
Marcos Barkero decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
40.32
Elena Romero makes a simple pass to Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Caballero. Carlos Caballero heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.22
Jose Hidalgo hits a low pass to Brendan Joachim. With a delightful solo run, Brendan Joachim stretches the opposition's defence. Brendan Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
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. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Athletic Club Bilbao players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
47.18
Jose Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Caballero. Carlos Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Caballero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nico Minghelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.57
Elena Castro knocks the ball forward to Jaime Viana. Jaime Viana shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Bjorn Otto Heggem.
57.32
Jaime Viana takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
59.05
Steve Hunt flicks a high ball forward to Mohammed Gargo who takes it down. Mohammed Gargo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.29
Eduardo Navarro makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Navarro threads a neat ball through to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Froggatt.
63.44
Oscar Montero threads a neat ball through to Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari advances with the ball. Miguel José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.06
Colin Burley flicks a high pass forward to Muzzy Abdullah who brings the ball under control. Muzzy Abdullah finds some space and shoots from distance but Joaquín Medina is on top of it.
71.55
3-3Muzzy Abdullah catches Fernando Hernandez in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Fernando Hernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.12
Elena Castro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Elena Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari shoots from long range but Bjorn Otto Heggem is on top of his game. Nice save!
84.03
Elena Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari runs straight at the defence! Miguel José Mari tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Bjorn Otto Heggem has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.15
Marcos Barkero darts forward. Marcos Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.53
4-3Eduardo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt threads the ball through to Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero whips in a cross ball towards Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Jose Hidalgo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Jaime Viana loops the ball over to the far post. Steve Hunt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Jose Hidalgo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel José Mari of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joaquín Medina (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elena Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Montero (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Steve Hunt (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jaime Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel José Mari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Heath Sippola (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mohammed Gargo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Cortes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Velasco (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bjorn Otto Heggem (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ilari Litmanen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Froggatt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Caballero (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Elena Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Muzzy Abdullah (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Brendan Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Haukur Thorvardarson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Nico Minghelli (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Edmundo Ruiz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Beckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simone Passoni (ATT) | 0 | |