Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Cortes.


0.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
4.29
Miguel Nunez advances with the ball. Miguel Nunez plays a quick one-two with Rodolfo Lorenzo and rushes in on goal... Miguel Nunez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.02
Miguel Nunez catches Jose Pastor on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Nunez and shows him a yellow card! Jose Pastor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
Leonardo Garrido passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luis Mora. Luis Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Saez. Gabriel Saez shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.30
Anthony Bramble sees Miguel Nunez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
22.53
Matt Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente hits a low pass to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
26.22
Ivan Cruz threads the ball through to Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Saez.
32.53
Florian Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Laycock. Matt Laycock takes it forward alone. Matt Laycock finds some space and shoots from distance but Maurizio Zanutta reads it well. He makes it look easy!
40.54
Ivan Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo skips past Leonardo Garrido! Some good footwork from Rodolfo Lorenzo provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Anthony Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz threads a neat ball through to Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente puts a great ball through. Rodolfo Lorenzo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
49.39
Arturo Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Saez. Gabriel Saez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
Guillermo Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Garrido. With a delightful solo run, Leonardo Garrido stretches the opposition's defence. Leonardo Garrido controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.16
Oscar Vicente flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Cruz who takes it down. Ivan Cruz shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
57.46
Anthony Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente knocks the ball forward, putting Duncan Hendry through on goal. Duncan Hendry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.35
Martin Pastor comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Bramble. The referee calls over Martin Pastor and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Bramble hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Redondo plays the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Velasco who gathers it comfortably.
66.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Pastor laces a through ball forward to Luis Mora. Luis Mora whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Saez. Gabriel Saez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.38
Florian Geis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry sees space and advances. Duncan Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Maurizio Zanutta!
75.13
Anthony Bramble makes a simple pass to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz sees Anthony Tafforeau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Tafforeau plays a one-two with Miguel Nunez and advances towards the goal... Anthony Tafforeau cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Anthony Tafforeau scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
78.22
Fernando Redondo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Laycock.
79.05
Leonardo Garrido runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leonardo Garrido plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Pastor and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leonardo Garrido comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
84.05
Leonardo Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Martinez who takes it down. Arturo Martinez makes a simple pass to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from long range. Leonardo Velasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
85.31
Ivan Cruz makes a simple pass to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau plays a one-two with Oscar Vicente and advances towards the goal... Anthony Tafforeau rockets a shot on goal. Jose Pastor steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.38
Fernando Redondo hacks Anthony Bramble from behind! The referee motions to Fernando Redondo to come over. It's a red card!! Anthony Bramble stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Garrido of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Velasco (GK)
6
2.Florian Geis (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Bramble (DEF)
6
4.Matt Laycock (DEF)
6
5.Claudio Caminero (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Cruz (MID)
7
7.Oscar Vicente (MID)
7
8.Miguel Nunez (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Duncan Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rodolfo Lorenzo (ATT)
7
 
12.Edoardo Bisoli (DEF)
0
13.Gabriel Lozano (ATT)
0
14.Eduardo Leon (ATT)
0

1.Maurizio Zanutta (GK)
6
2.Jose Pastor (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Garrido (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Guillermo Suarez (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Fernandez (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Saez (MID)goal scored
7
7.Luis Mora (MID)
6
8.Fernando Redondo (MID)red card
3
9.Arturo Martinez (MID)
6
10.Martin Pastor (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Alberto Vega (ATT)
6
 
12.Albert Morales (MID)
0
13.Ernesto Nieto (GK)
0
14.Guillermo Ibanez (GK)
0