Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Valencia. A crowd of 19,875 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao kick off the first half!
2.56
0-0Nicolas Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Diego El Khebir. Diego El Khebir makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.48
Kevin Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Gimenez. Patricio Gimenez threads the ball through to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.34
0-0Ivan Cano passes the ball forward to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Roberto Caballero.
9.31
0-0Nicolas Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Diego El Khebir. Diego El Khebir kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.17
Diego El Khebir flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.36
Romero P. Hernandez advances with the ball. Romero P. Hernandez makes a probing pass to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Spengler.
34.02
0-0Roberto Carmona hacks Patricio Gimenez from behind! Roberto Carmona is warned by the referee! Patricio Gimenez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Valencia's defence.
39.39
Ivan Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
40.25
Roberto Carmona surges forward with the ball. Roberto Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Hersi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
47.11
Roberto Carmona makes a simple pass to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Neuhaus.
48.06
1-0Roberto Gainza sees space and advances. Roberto Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Barry Caluwé!
53.49
Patricio Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado heads the ball goalwards but Roberto Caballero is on top of it.
54.03
Diego El Khebir makes a simple pass to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Bravo. Ivan Bravo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.42
Craig McNeill brings the ball forward. Craig McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.13
Francisco Rey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.35
Billy Dickov makes a simple pass to Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona takes it forward alone. Roberto Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Andy Hersi had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
66.40
Billy Dickov threads the ball through to Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill makes a simple pass to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Neuhaus.
67.39
Eduardo Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Barry Caluwé!
72.49
Frederico Flores advances with the ball. Frederico Flores sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Flores plays a perfect one-two with Barry Caluwé and rushes in on goal... Frederico Flores shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Andy Hersi.
73.32
Craig McNeill surges forward with the ball. Craig McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
75.50
3-0Francisco Rey comes in with a late challenge on Diego El Khebir. Francisco Rey is shown the yellow card! Diego El Khebir runs off the knock.
75.50
Valencia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.34
Kevin Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cano. Ivan Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.44
Nicolas Moreno makes a probing pass to Patricio Gimenez. Patricio Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.07
Romero P. Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill sees space and advances. Craig McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Andy Hersi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%
Scorers
| Barry Caluwé 48, 67, 89 Ricardo Ibanez 61 |