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 Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao start the match!
2.10
0-0Martin Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.11
Adolfo Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.33
Peter Rommedahl knocks the ball forward to Elena Santos. Elena Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.24
0-0Martin Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Santos. Elena Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.10
Pedro Jimenez makes a probing pass to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Santos. Elena Santos whips in a cross ball towards Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.30
Youssouf Benon knocks the ball forward to Mick Davies. Mick Davies brings the ball forward. Mick Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
18.49
0-0Youssouf Benon comes in with a late challenge on Elena Santos. Youssouf Benon is warned by the referee! Elena Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.42
0-0Antonio Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Peter Rommedahl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Rommedahl carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.29
Antonio Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco goes all the way! Gianmarco Tedesco rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.37
0-1Martin Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.01
Pedro Jimenez surges forward with the ball. Pedro Jimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.02
Pedro Jimenez makes a simple pass to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Santos. Elena Santos goes all the way! Elena Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Elena Ramirez had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
44.39
Elena Santos comes in with a late challenge on Youssouf Benon. The referee calls over Elena Santos and shows him a yellow card! Youssouf Benon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the second half underway!
47.18
Francesco G. Cucciari makes a probing pass to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Santos. Elena Santos shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.31
Antonio Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Davies. Mick Davies threads the ball through to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.25
Marvin Lawrence makes a simple pass to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.36
0-2Mick Davies hacks Matt Strachan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.26
Antonio Marcos makes a probing pass to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.22
0-2Pablo Ramirez brings the ball forward. Pablo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jose Ferrer manages to keep it out.
75.50
Youssouf Benon threads the ball through to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.07
Martin Ruiz passes the ball forward to Elena Santos. Elena Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Elena Ramirez easily smothers it!
87.29
Anthony Naylor hacks Pedro Jimenez from behind! Anthony Naylor is shown the yellow card! Pedro Jimenez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Martin Ruiz threads the ball through to Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Benon.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
35.1%
41.6%
23.4%
Scorers