Match Report


Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao     Sevilla FCSevilla FC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eugenio MarinE. Marin70
G
1
G
55Felipe GonzalezF. Gonzalez
Marchanno Van DinterenM. Van Dinteren63
D
2
D
72Alexander BabbelA. Babbel
Albert NunezA. Nunez62
D
3
D
72Samuel AndradeS. Andrade
Claudio DiazC. Diaz59
D
4captain
D
51Leonardo RomanL. Roman
Fernando RamosF. Ramos58
D
5
D
46Robert BallR. Ball
Oscar FuentesO. Fuentes73
M
6
M
62Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez
Dale PetersD. Peters60
M
7
M
58Ricardo RomeroR. Romero
Damien HibbsD. Hibbs63
A
captain8
M
58Jose Javier NietoJ. Nieto
Roger SierR. Sier57
A
9
M
55Philipp MetzlerP. Metzler
Miguel CrespoM. Crespo56
A
10
A
74Alfredo RamirezA. Ramirez
Luis HierroL. Hierro56
A
11
A
73Eduardo DiezE. Diez
 
Christian MarinoC. Marino58
M
12
A
56Alfredo VergesA. Verges
Dado AfanouD. Afanou57
M
13
G
55Albert CamineroA. Caminero
Paul CollinsP. Collins56
D
14
A
55Francisco ReyesF. Reyes

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 17,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Gil.


0.00
Sevilla FC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.50
Pedro Fernandez sees space and advances. Pedro Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Ramos.
3.09
Samuel Andrade sees Jose Javier Nieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Nieto threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.13
Samuel Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Marin who gathers it comfortably.
10.58
Philipp Metzler chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.18
Claudio Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes takes it forward alone. Oscar Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Felipe Gonzalez is on top of it.
18.04
Dale Peters clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Nieto. The referee warns Dale Peters to calm down! Jose Javier Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.56
Claudio Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs rushes past Leonardo Roman! Damien Hibbs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.41
Dale Peters makes a probing pass to Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs passes the ball forward but Luis Hierro is offside!
24.35
Pedro Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.52
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Crespo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.23
Pedro Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Diez controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Diez rushes past Marchanno Van Dinteren! Some good footwork from Eduardo Diez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fernando Ramos steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.33
Oscar Fuentes makes a probing pass to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
34.54
Marchanno Van Dinteren makes a simple pass to Dale Peters. Dale Peters passes the ball forward to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo plays a scrappy one-two with Damien Hibbs and advances towards the goal... Miguel Crespo shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.15
Oscar Fuentes hacks Jose Javier Nieto from behind! The referee warns Oscar Fuentes to calm down! Jose Javier Nieto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao have changed their lineup with Paul Collins replacing Luis Hierro. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. The Athletic Club Bilbao players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the second half!
48.45
Jose Javier Nieto advances with the ball. Jose Javier Nieto shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.35
Ricardo Romero knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Diaz.
53.26
Ricardo Romero barges into Dale Peters. Ricardo Romero is shown the yellow card! Dale Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.05
Samuel Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Nieto who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Nieto advances with the ball. Jose Javier Nieto knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.16
Pedro Fernandez brings the ball forward. Pedro Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Fernando Ramos clumsily knocks into Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.31
Leonardo Roman threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.14
Ricardo Romero flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez who takes it down. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.48
Leonardo Roman threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez passes the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Eugenio Marin. Excellent save.
66.43
Oscar Fuentes passes the ball forward to Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.54
Dale Peters threads a neat ball through to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.37
Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.54
Ricardo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Diez shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.00
Philipp Metzler darts forward. Philipp Metzler lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Athletic Club Bilbao

Sevilla FC
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
30.8%
47.4%
21.8%

Scorers
Roger Sier 70
Alfredo Ramirez 54
Eduardo Diez 78, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Diez of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Eugenio Marin (GK)
6
2.Marchanno Van Dinteren (DEF)
6
3.Albert Nunez (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Diaz (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Ramos (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Fuentes (MID)
7
7.Dale Peters (MID)
6
8.Damien Hibbs (ATT)
6
9.Roger Sier (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Miguel Crespo (ATT)
7
11.Luis Hierro (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Marino (MID)
0
13.Dado Afanou (MID)
0
14.Paul Collins (DEF)
6

1.Felipe Gonzalez (GK)
6
2.Alexander Babbel (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Andrade (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Roman (DEF)
6
5.Robert Ball (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Fernandez (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Romero (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jose Javier Nieto (MID)
8
9.Philipp Metzler (MID)
7
10.Alfredo Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Eduardo Diez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Alfredo Verges (ATT)
0
13.Albert Caminero (GK)
0
14.Francisco Reyes (ATT)
0