Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Betis Balompié 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 Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Andres.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
2.59
0-0Fernando Hernandez threads the ball through to Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido knocks the ball forward to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Gregorio Zamora.
4.37
0-0It's a corner kick. Jaime Viana loops the ball over to the far post. Heath Sippola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Ronald Van Der Pennen!
6.44
1-0Eduardo Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Roman who brings the ball under control. Hugo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Barkero. Marcos Barkero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gregorio Zamora has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.24
1-0Samuel Olembé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Favalli. Roberto Favalli puts a great ball through. Stephen Hendry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.38
Ronald Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward. Cosmin Van Der Heijden controls it well on his chest. Cosmin Van Der Heijden controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Simon Scheffler through on goal. Simon Scheffler comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Joaquín Medina gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
16.30
1-0Eduardo Rodriquez takes it forward alone. Eduardo Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
18.45
Marcus Midgley plays the ball forward to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola threads the ball through to Jaime Viana. Jaime Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Zamora with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
22.45
Elena Castro flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Viana who brings the ball under control. Jaime Viana plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Rodriquez and advances towards the goal... Jaime Viana tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gregorio Zamora manages to keep it out.
24.01
2-0Eduardo Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.35
Marcus Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Roman collects the pass. Hugo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gregorio Zamora didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.59
Marcus Midgley flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Garrido collects the pass. Jose Javier Garrido passes the ball forward to Jaime Viana. Jaime Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronald Van Der Pennen.
30.06
Stephen Hendry sees Winston Varkevisser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Winston Varkevisser sees Simon Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Scheffler edges inside the box! Simon Scheffler cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Elena Castro's outstretched leg.
33.28
2-0Samuel Olembé clumsily knocks into Eduardo Rodriquez. Samuel Olembé is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Rodriquez runs off the knock.
34.24
Casey Evans makes a beautiful solo run. Casey Evans shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
38.19
Anthony Woodgate darts forward. Anthony Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Favalli but he's offside!
39.02
Casey Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Olembé. Showing composure, Samuel Olembé laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Cosmin Van Der Heijden. Cosmin Van Der Heijden connects with a diving header but is denied by Joaquín Medina. Excellent save.
42.04
Marcus Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Rodriquez. Eduardo Rodriquez sees Jose Javier Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
44.45
Casey Evans receives the ball from a throw-in from Ronald Van Der Pennen. Casey Evans flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hendry who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Olembé. Samuel Olembé shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
47.09
Marcus Midgley plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.41
Roberto Favalli decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Favalli passes the ball forward but Cosmin Van Der Heijden is offside!
53.33
Fernando Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Heath Sippola controls it well on his chest. Heath Sippola flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Roman who takes it down. Hugo Roman cuts inside the box! Hugo Roman tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.51
With vision, Jaime Viana plays the ball forward to Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Gregorio Zamora has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.46
Eduardo Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Viana. Jaime Viana whips in a cross ball towards Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola heads the ball goalwards. Heath Sippola scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
63.40
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Olembé controls it well on his chest. Samuel Olembé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.51
Casey Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Van Der Heijden. Cosmin Van Der Heijden knocks the ball forward to Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond plays a one-two with Cosmin Van Der Heijden and advances towards the goal... Davy Van Helmond shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.43
Eugenio Barkero threads a neat ball through to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Gregorio Zamora!
71.51
Elena Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
72.04
Elena Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Barkero. Marcos Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Barkero. Eugenio Barkero shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gregorio Zamora. Excellent save.
75.15
Simon Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Van Der Heijden. Cosmin Van Der Heijden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.31
Samuel Olembé passes the ball forward to Winston Varkevisser. Winston Varkevisser knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Olembé. Samuel Olembé outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Joaquín Medina punches it away to safety.
79.24
Marcus Midgley barges into Stephen Hendry. Marcus Midgley is shown the yellow card! Stephen Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.53
Eduardo Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola skips past Ronald Van Der Pennen! Heath Sippola rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.50
Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Cosmin Van Der Heijden. With a superhuman jump, Cosmin Van Der Heijden connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
13
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
28.3%
43.5%
28.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Heath Sippola of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joaquín Medina (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Midgley (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Elena Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Garrido (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Marcos Barkero (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Eduardo Rodriquez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jaime Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Roman (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Heath Sippola (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eugenio Barkero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oscar Montero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arturo Zamora (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alf-Inge Holm (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Zamora (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anthony Woodgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Casey Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronald Van Der Pennen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Winston Varkevisser (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Olembé (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Favalli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Davy Van Helmond (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Scheffler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Cosmin Van Der Heijden (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Kevin Brady (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Ibanez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 0 | |