Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,807 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
2.18
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
3.50
0-0Craig McNeill knocks the ball forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Heering.
4.55
0-0Andres Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Caballero easily smothers it!
6.28
0-0Albert Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.16
Oscar Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.25
Frederico Flores makes a probing pass to Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.43
Rodolfo Santos knocks the ball forward to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
16.57
Roberto Gainza passes the ball forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.26
0-0Albert Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento passes the ball forward but Pierre-Yves Boghossian is offside!
26.36
0-0Craig McNeill catches Rodolfo Santos on the ankles. Craig McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.38
Daniel Prieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.06
Frederico Flores makes a simple pass to Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
32.51
Roberto Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Heering.
33.09
Peter Heering threads the ball through to Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Roberto Caballero!
34.49
Francisco Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Delgado.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Martin Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
48.22
Daniel Prieto makes a simple pass to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
51.23
Daniel Prieto threads the ball through to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Roberto Caballero!
53.04
0-0Roberto Carmona catches Rodolfo Santos on the ankles. Roberto Carmona is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Santos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.24
Albert Velasco catches Craig McNeill on the ankles. Albert Velasco is warned by the referee! Craig McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.38
Romero P. Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona knocks the ball forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.46
Andres Delgado makes a simple pass to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
71.16
Francisco Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Greig who gathers it comfortably.
75.02
Andres Delgado threads the ball through to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto brings the ball forward. Daniel Prieto shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.51
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.34
Romero P. Hernandez threads the ball through to Francisco Rey. Francisco Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Delgado.
85.40
Oscar Flores passes the ball forward to Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Velasco shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.2%
48.8%
25%