Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 18,431 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
8.23
Maurizio Mero kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.26
Arturo Bravo threads a neat ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko flicks the ball with his head. John Niven didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.26
Arturo Bravo knocks the ball forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Albert Caballero is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
16.23
Claus Lundekvam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.44
Jakob Spengler threads the ball through to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Silvio Postiga provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.08
Callum Ritchie laces a through ball forward to Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by John Niven!
26.48
Marcos Prieto takes it forward alone. Marcos Prieto tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.23
Marcos Prieto makes a probing pass to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn cuts inside the box! Rainer Kühn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
34.31
Maurizio Mero advances with the ball. Maurizio Mero runs straight at the defence! Maurizio Mero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
39.10
Jakob Spengler flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Postiga who brings the ball under control. Silvio Postiga darts forward. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barcelona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Jakob Spengler sees Maurizio Mero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Mero makes a simple pass to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ahmed Amrani through on goal. Ahmed Amrani takes a shot at goal. Solid save from John Niven.
48.40
Antonio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
51.56
Edmundo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Postiga collects the pass. Silvio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.44
Antonio Gil hits a low pass to Rainer Kühn. With imagination, Rainer Kühn plays the ball forward to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.49
Gabriel Velasco flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Garrido who takes it down. Antonio Garrido makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marinos Georgiadis manages to gather it.
57.17
Albert Caballero barges into Silvio Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Silvio Postiga runs off the knock.
60.58
Rainer Kühn plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Prieto and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodolfo Carcedo tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.20
Antonio Gil runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Gil makes a great pass forward. Jeroen Stam runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.34
Maurizio Mero passes the ball forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.03
Oscar Hernandez brings the ball forward. Oscar Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. With a superhuman jump, Marcos Prieto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
71.37
Antonio Gil flicks a high ball forward to Jeroen Stam who takes it down. Jeroen Stam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rodolfo Carcedo through on goal. Rodolfo Carcedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Marinos Georgiadis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.54
Corner kick to Barcelona. Jeroen Stam chips it out wide. Oscar Hernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jakob Spengler is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.05
Corner kick to Barcelona. Albert Caballero plays it to the near post. Jeroen Stam comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
78.13
Jakob Spengler plays the ball forward to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Postiga collects the pass. Silvio Postiga shoots from long range but it is tipped over by John Niven.
83.24
Edmundo Ramos hacks Jeroen Stam from behind! Edmundo Ramos is warned by the referee! Jeroen Stam grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.57
Edmundo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
27.2%
42%
30.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Postiga of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Ratings
1.John Niven (GK)
7
2.Oscar Hernandez (DEF)
6
3.Gabriel Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Albert Caballero (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Antonio Garrido (MID)
6
6.Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
6
7.Antonio Gil (MID)
7
8.Jeroen Stam (MID)
6
9.Marcos Prieto (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rainer Kühn (ATT)
7
11.Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Pedro Galadames (ATT)
0
13.Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID)
0
14.Malte Helmer (MID)
0