Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 19,211 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Sociedad kick off!
3.34
0-0Andres Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
6.56
0-0Patricio Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Kiko. Francisco Kiko knocks the ball forward to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola goes all the way! Andres Guardiola rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jose Javier Guardiola manages to gather it comfortably.
12.35
0-0Marcos Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Munoz.
15.56
Marcos Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames goes all the way! Eugenio Galadames shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.50
0-0Real Sociedad are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
18.48
0-0Frederico Blanco catches Youssouf Benon on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssouf Benon stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.36
1-0Marcos Ibanez threads the ball through to Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.01
Uwe Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.02
Patricio Morales sees a break and surges forward. Patricio Morales makes a simple pass to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.27
Marcus Crooks threads the ball through to Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames heads the ball goalwards but somehow Stefan Ganci manages to keep it out.
45.00
Jose Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the second half!
47.26
Francisco Kiko passes the ball forward to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola heads the ball goalwards but somehow Jose Javier Guardiola manages to keep it out.
55.49
Andres Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
59.01
Rodolfo Farinos knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero heads the ball goalwards. Stefan Ganci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.37
2-0Frederico Blanco clumsily knocks into Enrique Barkero. The referee calls over Frederico Blanco and warns him to calm down! Enrique Barkero runs off the knock.
71.22
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.48
2-0Marcos Ibanez hacks Andres Kiko from behind! The referee calls over Marcos Ibanez and warns him to calm down! Andres Kiko grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.48
Athletic Club Bilbao are easily keeping Real Sociedad at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.07
Leonardo Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero heads the ball goalwards. Stefan Ganci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.37
Eduardo Munoz knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Kiko. Andres Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Francisco Kiko makes a probing pass to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola goes all the way! Andres Guardiola rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
26.1%
52.2%
21.7%
Scorers
| Arturo Caballero 22, 59, 77 |