Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao
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Nicolas ReyN. Rey69
G
1
G
50Leonardo VelascoL. Velasco
Daniel SanzD. Sanz67
D
2
D
64Florian GeisF. Geis
Scott BrittonS. Britton56
D
captain3
D
62Anthony BrambleA. Bramble
Graham JacobsG. Jacobs55
D
4captain
D
59Matt LaycockM. Laycock
Ricardo VergesR. Verges71
M
5
D
58Claudio CamineroC. Caminero
Alfredo DominguezA. Dominguez63
M
6
M
61Ivan CruzI. Cruz
Pablo MorenoP. Moreno59
M
7
M
60Oscar VicenteO. Vicente
Francisco HerreraF. Herrera54
M
8
M
53Miguel NunezM. Nunez
Ivan CarrascoI. Carrasco67
A
9
A
60Anthony TafforeauA. Tafforeau
Enrique CamposE. Campos67
A
10
A
59Duncan HendryD. Hendry
Frederico GonzalezF. Gonzalez55
A
11
A
59Rodolfo LorenzoR. Lorenzo
 
Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno54
D
12
D
57Edoardo BisoliE. Bisoli
Gabriel GarridoG. Garrido52
D
13
A
57Gabriel LozanoG. Lozano
Giacomo TramezzaniG. Tramezzani52
D
14
A
54Eduardo LeonE. Leon

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


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
2.32
Scott Britton knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
4.06
Ivan Carrasco sees Enrique Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Campos passes the ball forward but Frederico Gonzalez is offside!
10.42
Pablo Moreno surges forward with the ball. Pablo Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
12.32
Graham Jacobs makes a strong solo run forward. Graham Jacobs takes it forward alone. Graham Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frederico Gonzalez!
15.21
Matt Laycock passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Duncan Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
16.38
Francisco Herrera makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos makes a convincing header but somehow Leonardo Velasco manages to keep it out.
22.42
Oscar Vicente knocks the ball forward to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.00
Oscar Vicente hacks Scott Britton from behind! The referee calls over Oscar Vicente and warns him to calm down! Scott Britton stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.50
Pablo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Bramble.
28.33
Pablo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Carrasco controls it well on his chest. Ivan Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.26
Ivan Cruz makes a probing pass to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Hendry and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Anthony Tafforeau provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Rey comfortably smothers it!
34.51
Daniel Sanz sees space and advances. Daniel Sanz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Leonardo Velasco easily punches it away to safety.
39.14
Daniel Sanz hacks Duncan Hendry from behind! The referee brings Daniel Sanz to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Hendry runs off the knock.
40.07
Ivan Cruz passes the ball forward to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Dominguez.
45.00
Anthony Bramble threads a neat ball through to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Tafforeau. Some awkward footwork from Anthony Tafforeau provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Duncan Hendry clumsily knocks into Daniel Sanz. The referee calls over Duncan Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Sanz runs off the knock.
48.34
Miguel Nunez makes a simple pass to Duncan Hendry. With some swift thinking, Duncan Hendry plays the ball forward to Oscar Vicente who has made a great run into the box. Oscar Vicente shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.58
Pablo Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Verges. Ricardo Verges makes a simple pass to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Velasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
51.15
Daniel Sanz threads the ball through to Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Frederico Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Verges. Ricardo Verges makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
53.43
Miguel Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but Nicolas Rey is on top of his game. Excellent save!
54.22
Rodolfo Lorenzo barges into Scott Britton. The referee calls over Rodolfo Lorenzo and shows him a yellow card! Scott Britton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.17
Matt Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry runs straight at the defence! Duncan Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.53
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Giacomo Tramezzani replacing Enrique Campos .
61.63
Alfredo Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Tramezzani. Giacomo Tramezzani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.59
Florian Geis comes in with a late challenge on Graham Jacobs. Florian Geis is shown the yellow card! Graham Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.06
Ivan Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Oscar Vicente is offside!
72.01
Pablo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Bramble.
73.50
Daniel Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
75.18
Alfredo Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Gonzalez. Frederico Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Bramble.
77.09
Anthony Bramble threads a neat ball through to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hendry collects the pass. Duncan Hendry shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
78.48
Matt Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Caminero. Claudio Caminero makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Caminero shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.49
Graham Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Herrera who brings the ball under control. Francisco Herrera runs straight at the defence! Francisco Herrera cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.14
Scott Britton sees Francisco Herrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Herrera threads a neat ball through to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
90.00
Ivan Carrasco hacks Anthony Bramble from behind! Ivan Carrasco is warned by the referee! Anthony Bramble gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Athletic Club Bilbao
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
31.2%
41.2%
27.5%

Scorers
Frederico Gonzalez 12
Francisco Herrera 81
Pablo Moreno 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Herrera of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Rey (GK)
6
2.Daniel Sanz (DEF)
7
3.Scott Britton (DEF)
6
4.Graham Jacobs (DEF)
8
5.Ricardo Verges (MID)
6
6.Alfredo Dominguez (MID)
6
7.Pablo Moreno (MID)goal scored
9
8.Francisco Herrera (MID)goal scored
9
9.Ivan Carrasco (ATT)
6
10.Enrique Campos (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Gonzalez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Edmundo Moreno (DEF)
0
13.Gabriel Garrido (DEF)
0
14.Giacomo Tramezzani (DEF)
6

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