Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
2.52
0-0Benjamín Leiva clumsily knocks into Pablo Ramirez. Benjamín Leiva is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.28
0-0Pablo Ramirez barges into Steve Davids. The referee calls over Pablo Ramirez and shows him a yellow card! Steve Davids runs off the knock.
10.54
1-0Pablo Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianmarco Tedesco!
14.09
1-0Youssouf Benon makes a simple pass to Mick Davies. Mick Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.48
1-0Pablo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Mick Davies. Mick Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero shoots from distance. Kafoumba Dao easily smothers it.
18.25
Marvin Lawrence makes a probing pass to Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.32
Nordin Boukhari knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.42
Youssouf Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero shoots from 20 yards. Kafoumba Dao is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.28
2-0Pablo Ramirez catches Steve Davids on the ankles. The referee calls over Pablo Ramirez and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Steve Davids grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.30
Antonio Marcos knocks the ball forward to Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.52
Ivan Westwood knocks the ball forward to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Davids. Steve Davids heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.12
Peter Christie makes a probing pass to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.29
2-2Youssouf Benon knocks the ball forward to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos knocks the ball forward to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathias Allback.
44.48
Youssouf Benon comes in with a late challenge on Benjamín Leiva. Youssouf Benon is given a warning by the referee! Benjamín Leiva carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Antonio Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence brings the ball forward. Marvin Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
54.12
Ivan Westwood comes in with a late challenge on Juan Guerrero. Ivan Westwood is warned by the referee! Juan Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.15
Marvin Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Marvin Lawrence shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kafoumba Dao!
59.41
Antonio Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.50
Ivan Westwood threads the ball through to Peter Christie. Peter Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Elena Ramirez easily picks it out of the air!
63.50
Marvin Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.07
2-2Barcelona are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Athletic Club Bilbao's defence.
67.45
Pedro Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Carvalho.
71.35
Pedro Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.11
Nordin Boukhari knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.44
Nordin Boukhari surges forward with the ball. Nordin Boukhari lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar flicks the ball with his head. Jose Javier Aguilar scores for Barcelona!!
79.38
Athletic Club Bilbao are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.02
Barcelona are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Athletic Club Bilbao's defence.
84.58
Peter Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Davids. Steve Davids heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Davids!
90.00
Ivan Westwood clumsily knocks into Juan Guerrero. Ivan Westwood is shown the yellow card! Juan Guerrero runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
33.8%
44.6%
21.6%
Scorers
| Gianmarco Tedesco 11 Juan Guerrero 21 | Steve Davids 28, 85 Jose Javier Aguilar 32, 75 |