Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 18,016 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Valencia and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Valencia and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
2.16
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.42
0-0Enrique Marin makes a probing pass to Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero goes all the way! Leonardo Barkero takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
8.27
0-0Youssouf Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Crooks. Marcus Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Campbell.
16.03
Nuno Carvalho makes a simple pass to Marcos Ibanez. Marcos Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.14
1-0Dominique Cantona makes a simple pass to Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Barkero!
24.57
Gerhard Roth makes a beautiful solo run. Gerhard Roth shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.13
Dominique Cantona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.37
Marcos Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
40.20
Marcos Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Ibanez shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Claudio Pastor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Valencia kick off and get the second half underway!
49.31
Rodolfo Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.57
1-1Matt Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Raff. Jan Raff passes the ball forward to Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Helguera but the linesman indicates offside!
59.38
Marcus Crooks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Morton.
60.54
1-1Marcos Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero directs the ball goalwards with his head. Claudio Pastor easily picks it out of the air!
66.27
Enrique Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.11
1-1Marcos Ibanez catches Dominique Cantona on the ankles. Marcos Ibanez is given a warning by the referee! Dominique Cantona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.21
Enrique Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Guardiola. Leonardo Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Claudio Pastor!
83.29
Cristiano Goretti passes the ball forward to Enrique Marin. Enrique Marin knocks the ball forward to Oscar Helguera. Oscar Helguera shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
Enrique Marin hacks Marcus Crooks from behind! Enrique Marin is given a warning by the referee! Marcus Crooks stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
27.7%
50.8%
21.5%
Scorers