Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Real Madrid kick off!
10.07
0-0Hassan Tessem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto whips in a cross ball towards Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Héctor González Jimenez manages to keep it out.
15.03
0-0Miguel Smith clumsily knocks into Fernando Alves. Miguel Smith is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Alves runs off the knock.
21.15
0-0Mark Kewell flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto threads the ball through to Arek Kozminski but he's offside!
24.16
0-0Hassan Tessem knocks the ball forward to Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.29
Ivan Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Pius Billong. Ivan Rodriguez is warned by the referee! Pius Billong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.53
Diego Fierro advances with the ball. Diego Fierro takes it forward alone. Diego Fierro makes a probing pass to Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Pedro Sanchez!
38.46
Jonathan Kempin threads the ball through to Pius Billong. Pius Billong kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza goes all the way! Peter Esparza rockets a shot on goal but somehow Héctor González Jimenez manages to keep it out.
39.44
0-0Mark Kewell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.48
Fernando Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Kewell. Mark Kewell sees a break and surges forward. Mark Kewell plays a perfect one-two with Peter Esparza and rushes in on goal... Mark Kewell takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
44.01
Fabio Tomacic makes a probing pass to Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
1-0Ivan Gore knocks the ball to his team mate, Hassan Tessem. Hassan Tessem makes a probing pass to Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto goes all the way! Roberto Soto rockets a shot on goal. Roberto Soto scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
47.49
Fernando Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Tomacic. Fabio Tomacic advances with the ball. Fabio Tomacic shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Héctor González Jimenez manages to gather it comfortably.
55.01
Mark Kewell makes a simple pass to Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Héctor González Jimenez!
60.26
Vicente Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mejia. Daniel Mejia knocks in a cross ball towards Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Pedro Sanchez!
61.44
Hassan Tessem kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.54
Fernando Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hassan Tessem. Hassan Tessem kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.00
Vicente Moreno makes a simple pass to Daniel Mejia. Daniel Mejia whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.51
Fernando Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Billong. Pius Billong knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza whips in a cross ball towards Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.15
Facundo Orsi makes a simple pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Rodriguez shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
73.01
Ivan Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Pedro Sanchez manages to gather it comfortably.
77.47
Jonathan Kempin makes a probing pass to Hassan Tessem. Hassan Tessem decides to run forward with the ball. Hassan Tessem knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza heads the ball goalwards. Héctor González Jimenez easily picks it out of the air!
79.26
Fabio Tomacic knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto plays a perfect one-two with Peter Esparza and rushes in on goal... Roberto Soto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Héctor González Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.12
Facundo Orsi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Mejia but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.19
Mark Kewell catches João Arias on the ankles. Mark Kewell is given a warning by the referee! João Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Fabio Tomacic threads the ball through to Roberto Soto. Roberto Soto tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Soto of Athletic Club Bilbao
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
23.6%
44.9%
31.5%
Scorers
| Roberto Soto 45, 79 Peter Esparza 61 | Miguel Smith 66 |