Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 18,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad kick off and get the match underway!
9.54
0-0Hugo Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
12.37
0-1Edmundo Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos plays a perfect one-two with Willem Westerveld and rushes in on goal... Arturo Farinos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arturo Farinos!
18.23
Jonathan Kempin threads the ball through to Pius Billong. Pius Billong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Aguirre. Rafael Aguirre goes all the way! Rafael Aguirre makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
21.49
0-1Ricardo Andres surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
22.51
Claudio Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
24.21
Guillermo Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.09
Ricardo Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.54
Hassan Tessem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Aguirre. Rafael Aguirre goes all the way! Rafael Aguirre tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Aguirre!
39.37
1-1Edmundo Ortega surges forward with the ball. Edmundo Ortega shoots from 20 yards. Pedro Sanchez easily smothers it.
40.09
Patricio Gento passes the ball forward to Mark Kewell. Mark Kewell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza flicks the ball to his team mate, Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Abel Moutinho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
49.25
Patricio Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Hassan Tessem. Hassan Tessem makes a simple pass to Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.57
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.49
2-1Hugo Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willem Westerveld but he's offside!
55.24
Guillermo Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.32
2-2Ernesto Molowny catches Pius Billong on the ankles. The referee calls over Ernesto Molowny and warns him to calm down! Pius Billong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.49
2-2Ivan Gore clumsily knocks into Willem Westerveld. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Willem Westerveld hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.07
Guillermo Izquierdo takes it forward alone. Guillermo Izquierdo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pedro Sanchez.
72.49
Athletic Club Bilbao are easily keeping Real Sociedad at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.41
Pius Billong knocks the ball forward to Rafael Aguirre. Rafael Aguirre kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Esparza. Peter Esparza rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.28
Edmundo Ortega makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Ortega plays a perfect one-two with Arturo Farinos and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Ortega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.02
Ernesto Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.37
Pius Billong makes a probing pass to Rafael Aguirre. Rafael Aguirre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Esparza but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Mark Kewell flicks the ball to his team mate, Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
31%
42.3%
26.8%
Scorers