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 Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 20,115 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Rodolfo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Hernandez.
10.25
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao are easily keeping Atlético de Madrid at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
14.26
Fabian N. Chianese passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Navarro. Rodolfo Navarro passes the ball forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.56
0-1Mario Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.33
Atlético de Madrid are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Athletic Club Bilbao's defence.
21.01
0-1Roberto Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.32
Dirk Maas kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.42
Dirk Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.02
0-1Craig McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Aniello Castelli!
36.02
Dirk Maas makes a simple pass to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Roberto Caballero is on top of it.
44.19
Rodolfo Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui goes all the way! Stephane Zouaoui shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephane Zouaoui!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Fabian N. Chianese sees a break and surges forward. Fabian N. Chianese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
48.36
Ricardo Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.37
Dirk Maas brings the ball forward. Dirk Maas knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.35
Fabian N. Chianese flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Navarro. Rodolfo Navarro knocks the ball forward to Maurits Brouwer. Maurits Brouwer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Flores.
63.17
Fabian N. Chianese threads the ball through to Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas surges forward with the ball. Dirk Maas plays a perfect one-two with Maurits Brouwer and rushes in on goal... Dirk Maas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Roberto Caballero easily smothers it.
67.01
Scott Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Navarro. Rodolfo Navarro threads the ball through to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Roberto Caballero had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
73.08
0-3Rodolfo Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Craig McNeill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig McNeill runs off the knock.
75.46
Francisco Rey knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
77.50
Craig McNeill passes the ball forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.31
Craig McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Liddell.
84.23
Carlos Medina makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Medina sees space and advances. Carlos Medina goes all the way! Carlos Medina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%
Scorers
| Stephane Zouaoui 17, 44, 67 |