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 CD Leganés. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and CD Leganés are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Diez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and CD Leganés are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Diez.
0.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés kick off!
3.10
Carlos Diaz plays the ball forward to Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Campos.
6.47
Steve Hunt sees Hugo Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Roman cuts inside the box! Hugo Roman takes a shot at goal. Emile Hall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.18
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo plays a one-two with Eduardo Guerrero Lopez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mohammed Gargo provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Emile Hall had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
15.25
Luis Campos threads a neat ball through to Hugo Bravo. Hugo Bravo plays the ball forward to Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo knocks in a cross ball towards Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola directs the ball goalwards with his head but Emile Hall reads it well. He makes it look easy!
16.36
Philipp Köller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Diaz. Carlos Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. CD Leganés are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.39
With great vision, Jose Ibanez plays the ball forward to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Diaz. Marcus Midgley hacks Carlos Diaz from behind! Carlos Diaz appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.40
Luis Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Jose Ibanez tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
28.51
Philipp Köller threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Diaz who brings the ball under control. Carlos Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Joaquín Medina manages to keep it out.
30.24
Luis Campos flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Gargo controls it well on his chest. Mohammed Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
32.24
Jose Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Micha‘l Granger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Micha‘l Granger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.53
Philipp Köller sees Jose Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Ibanez plays the ball forward to Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Guerrero Lopez laces a weighted ball forward to Steve Hunt. Steve Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
36.02
Elena Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.23
Jose Ibanez brings the ball forward. Jose Ibanez shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Joaquín Medina manages to gather it.
45.00
Ali Platini makes a beautiful solo run. Ali Platini flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Nunez who takes it down. Alberto Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Joaquín Medina. What a save!
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. CD Leganés appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off the second half!
47.57
Steve Hunt chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo passes the ball forward to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.00
Luis Campos launches a long ball forward. Heath Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero makes a deft header. Emile Hall easily punches it away to safety.
53.40
Gabriel Andres passes the ball forward to Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero flicks a high pass forward to Heath Sippola who brings the ball under control. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Marin.
54.33
Ali Platini hacks Hugo Bravo from behind! The referee brings Ali Platini to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.00
Luis Campos flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Roman who brings the ball under control. Hugo Roman flicks a high ball forward to Mohammed Gargo who takes it down. Mohammed Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.44
CD Leganés have made a substitution with Patricio Perez replacing Carlos Diaz .
61.50
Hugo Bravo threads a neat ball through to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Hall who gathers it comfortably.
63.23
Luis Campos flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Gargo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Mohammed Gargo stretches the opposition's defence. Mohammed Gargo hits a low pass to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola takes a shot at goal but is denied by Emile Hall. Excellent save.
67.04
Jose Ibanez pushes up the pitch. Jose Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Luis Suarez controls it well on his chest. Luis Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Joaquín Medina manages to keep it out.
71.51
Oscar Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.56
Luis Campos plays the ball forward to Eduardo Guerrero Lopez. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola shoots from long range but is denied by Emile Hall. Excellent save.
73.30
Elena Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Elena Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Perez. Patricio Perez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
78.50
Elena Ibanez makes a simple pass to Patricio Perez. Patricio Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.18
Luis Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Emile Hall manages to keep it out.
81.05
Luis Suarez plays the ball forward to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Carmona. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Carmona connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
87.54
Ali Platini sees space and advances. Ali Platini laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joaquín Medina who gathers it comfortably.
89.39
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez catches Philipp Köller on the ankles. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez is shown the yellow card! Philipp Köller stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Andres plays the ball forward to Eduardo Guerrero Lopez. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Steve Hunt comfortably collects the pass. Steve Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Emile Hall had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%
Scorers
| Hugo Roman 6, 90 Mohammed Gargo 9 Heath Sippola 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Roman of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joaquín Medina (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marcus Midgley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Andres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Hunt (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Hugo Bravo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Roman (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Heath Sippola (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Mohammed Gargo (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Alf-Inge Holm (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Hernandez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcos Barkero (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emile Hall (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ali Platini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Ibanez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Elena Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Micha‘l Granger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carlos Diaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Duran (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patricio Perez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gian Paolo Margiotta (MID) | 0 | |













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