Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad start the match!
8.07
0-0Olivier Jemmali hacks Mick Davies from behind! The referee calls over Olivier Jemmali and warns him to calm down! Mick Davies grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.12
1-0Mark Ferrante knocks the ball forward to Mick Davies. Mick Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Wilder Tovar. Wilder Tovar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.57
1-0Olivier Jemmali comes in with a late challenge on Mick Davies. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.31
1-0Pablo Ramirez takes it forward alone. Pablo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.46
Edmundo Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.02
1-0John Sullivan makes a simple pass to Jose Blanco. Jose Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Benon.
26.37
Carlos Serrano makes a probing pass to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
47.57
Mick Davies makes a simple pass to Wilder Tovar. Wilder Tovar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.37
2-0Antonio Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Olivier Jemmali. Olivier Jemmali makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco makes a probing pass to Cyril Zokora but he's offside!
55.41
Carlos Serrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
57.25
2-0Antonio Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Juan Guerrero. Juan Guerrero heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Stefan Ganci.
61.17
Olivier Jemmali makes a simple pass to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola makes a probing pass to Frederico Blanco but he's offside!
66.32
Antonio Marcos clumsily knocks into Edmundo Arias. The referee calls over Antonio Marcos and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.32
Carlos Serrano makes a probing pass to Anthony Naylor. Anthony Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Wilder Tovar. Wilder Tovar is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.30
Mark Ferrante knocks the ball forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano brings the ball forward. Carlos Serrano shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.28
Olivier Jemmali makes a probing pass to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Elena Ramirez!
77.17
3-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.35
John Sullivan sweeps the ball long. Cyril Zokora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.04
Olivier Jemmali makes a simple pass to Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
89.24
Patricio Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cyril Zokora. Cyril Zokora threads the ball through to Andres Guardiola but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
22.2%
47.2%
30.6%
Scorers
| Wilder Tovar 14, 69 Juan Guerrero 26 |