Match Report


Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
John CurranJohn Curran Computer Player Computer Player
Joaquín MedinaJ. Medina72
G
1
G
63Antonino OshadoganA. Oshadogan
Marcus MidgleyM. Midgley78
D
2
D
72Adolfo VilaA. Vila
Elena CastroE. Castro81
D
3
D
71Alfredo HernandezA. Hernandez
Fernando HernandezF. Hernandez81
D
4
D
61Romero P. OrtegaR. Ortega
Marcos BarkeroM. Barkero90
M
5
M
73Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso
Eduardo RodriquezE. Rodriquez86
M
captain6captain
M
71Gregorio BlancoG. Blanco
Eduardo Guerrero LopezE. Guerrero Lopez94
M
7
M
70Frederico OrtizF. Ortiz
Jaime VianaJ. Viana95
M
8
M
66Eugenio GimenezE. Gimenez
Miguel José MariM. José Mari78
A
9
A
80Marcos AlonsoM. Alonso
Heath SippolaH. Sippola80
A
10
A
74Rodney van DamR. van Dam
Mohammed GargoM. Gargo83
A
11
A
69Ernesto ZubizarretaE. Zubizarreta
 
Jose MarcosJ. Marcos81
M
12
A
68Roberto CabreraR. Cabrera
Oscar MonteroO. Montero84
M
13
G
63Roberto IglesiasR. Iglesias
Steve HuntS. Hunt92
M
14
M
63Eduardo ReyesE. Reyes

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Pardo.


0.00
RCD Espanyol start the match!
3.22
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.20
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.43
Gregorio Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
12.13
Fernando Alonso catches Heath Sippola on the ankles. The referee calls over Fernando Alonso and warns him to calm down! Heath Sippola stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.54
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Antonino Oshadogan!
16.58
Gregorio Blanco hits a low pass to Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Joaquín Medina manages to gather it.
20.48
Heath Sippola advances with the ball. Heath Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.26
Adolfo Vila sees Frederico Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Alonso controls it well on his chest. Marcos Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.58
Elena Castro sees Fernando Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Hernandez advances with the ball. Fernando Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero Lopez. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Antonino Oshadogan.
34.37
Frederico Ortiz sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Ortiz shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joaquín Medina smothers it!
42.49
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez hits a low pass to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gargo. With a superhuman jump, Mohammed Gargo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Antonino Oshadogan manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Adolfo Vila plays a long ball forward. Marcos Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Joaquín Medina manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
47.27
Marcus Midgley threads a neat ball through to Marcos Barkero. Marcos Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Romero P. Ortega.
48.31
It's a corner kick. Jaime Viana loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Fernando Hernandez tries a spectacular strike. Alfredo Hernandez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.14
Gregorio Blanco hacks Elena Castro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Castro runs off the knock.
54.55
Eduardo Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.43
With great vision, Marcus Midgley plays the ball forward to Eduardo Guerrero Lopez. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Viana. Jaime Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
57.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
60.12
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Eduardo Reyes replacing Ernesto Zubizarreta .
63.24
Marcus Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Castro. Elena Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari edges inside the box! Miguel José Mari looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.01
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Rodriquez controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Rodriquez threads the ball through to Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo makes a defence splitting pass to Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel José Mari!
69.50
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola shoots from outside the area but is denied by Antonino Oshadogan. Excellent save.
71.57
Marcos Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonino Oshadogan who gathers it comfortably.
73.58
Marcus Midgley hits a low pass to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola advances inside the box! Heath Sippola makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Antonino Oshadogan is on top of it.
77.18
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Roberto Iglesias replacing Gregorio Blanco .
78.19
Fernando Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Heath Sippola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Heath Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero Lopez. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Antonino Oshadogan is on top of it.
81.57
Marcus Midgley hits a low pass to Marcos Barkero. Marcos Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. Marcos Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Rodriquez. Eduardo Rodriquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Antonino Oshadogan!
87.16
Roberto Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Ortiz collects the pass. Frederico Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Joaquín Medina manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Athletic Club Bilbao

RCD Espanyol
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
12
7
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
24.3%
42.9%
32.9%

Scorers
Mohammed Gargo 3
Miguel José Mari 20, 65
Rodney van Dam 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel José Mari of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Ratings