Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
2.06
0-0Santiago Nasazzi makes a beautiful solo run. Santiago Nasazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.33
0-1Mike Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche goes all the way! Halim Haouche makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Elena Ramirez had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
12.07
Ernesto Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo powers a header at goal. Rafael Pardo scores for Atlético de Madrid!!
16.04
Pablo Ramirez advances with the ball. Pablo Ramirez threads the ball through to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
21.40
0-2Gregorio Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz passes the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.47
Youssouf Benon makes a simple pass to Antonio Marcos. Antonio Marcos knocks the ball forward to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.43
Ernesto Ruiz passes the ball forward to Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.56
0-3Youssouf Benon passes the ball forward to Marvin Lawrence. Marvin Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Marvin Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alberto Serrano easily smothers it.
42.22
Santiago Nasazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Antonio Marcos makes a simple pass to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
49.40
Jose Marcelo Alvaréz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Hall. Mike Hall makes a probing pass to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Elena Ramirez who gathers it comfortably.
54.32
Nuno Carvalho makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
55.07
0-4Vasco Varela clumsily knocks into Youssouf Benon. Vasco Varela is given a warning by the referee! Youssouf Benon stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.59
0-4The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.23
Gregorio Lorenzo threads the ball through to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz threads the ball through to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.33
Mike Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Elena Ramirez manages to gather it comfortably.
69.03
0-4Mike Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Pardo but he's offside!
71.35
Marvin Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
72.24
Marvin Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.30
Antonio Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
77.30
Marvin Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Tedesco. Gianmarco Tedesco lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.35
Antonio Marcos makes a probing pass to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alberto Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.28
Mike Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Ernesto Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela whips in a cross ball towards Halim Haouche. Halim Haouche powers a header at goal. Elena Ramirez easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29%
43.5%
27.5%
Scorers
| Juan Guerrero 83 | Halim Haouche 3 Rafael Pardo 12, 32 Vasco Varela 42 |