Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao
Bojan PopovicBojan Popovic Computer Player Computer Player
Facundo AvilaF. Avila80
G
1
G
70Eugenio MarinE. Marin
Romarin JobR. Job75
D
2
D
64Marchanno Van DinterenM. Van Dinteren
Andres PenaA. Pena78
D
3
D
62Albert NunezA. Nunez
Fredrik GardnerF. Gardner71
D
4
D
59Claudio DiazC. Diaz
Benjamín FigueroaB. Figueroa82
M
5
D
58Fernando RamosF. Ramos
Wilson DavidW. David80
M
6
M
74Oscar FuentesO. Fuentes
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah86
M
7
M
60Dale PetersD. Peters
Marc-Vivien AchardM. Achard67
M
8captain
A
63Damien HibbsD. Hibbs
Nico MüllerN. Müller84
A
captain9
A
57Roger SierR. Sier
Simon KurthS. Kurth70
A
10
A
56Miguel CrespoM. Crespo
Walter BaggioW. Baggio68
A
11
A
56Luis HierroL. Hierro
 
Richard MaddisonR. Maddison33
D
12
M
58Christian MarinoC. Marino
Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez59
M
13
M
57Dado AfanouD. Afanou
Carlos MendesC. Mendes65
A
14
D
56Paul CollinsP. Collins

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 18,504 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ  Ortega.


0.00
Valencia kick off!
6.35
Stephan Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio passes the ball forward to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.30
Oscar Fuentes makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Fuentes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Facundo Avila reads it well. Great save!
16.44
Benjamín Figueroa threads the ball through to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Ramos.
21.55
Stephan Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Müller. Nico Müller edges inside the box! Nico Müller comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.40
Stephan Amoah makes a probing pass to Nico Müller. Nico Müller cuts inside the box! Nico Müller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
26.19
Andres Pena passes the ball forward to Marc-Vivien Achard. Marc-Vivien Achard flicks a high pass forward. Nico Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Müller plays a one-two with Simon Kurth and rushes in on goal... Nico Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Marin with no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
36.09
Benjamín Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nico Müller provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eugenio Marin manages to gather it.
39.32
Claudio Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Dale Peters who brings the ball under control. Dale Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.48
Benjamín Figueroa hits a low pass to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth plays a quick one-two with Nico Müller and rushes in on goal... Simon Kurth shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Eugenio Marin is on top of his game. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao have changed their lineup with Paul Collins replacing Luis Hierro. The Athletic Club Bilbao players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the second half!
47.07
Andres Pena sees Wilson David in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilson David plays the ball forward to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio plays a quick one-two with Simon Kurth and rushes in on goal... Walter Baggio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.03
Andres Pena passes the ball forward to Wilson David. Without breaking stride, Wilson David plays the ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.12
Fredrik Gardner takes a short throw-in bringing Romarin Job into play. Romarin Job makes a probing pass to Wilson David. Wilson David threads the ball through to Nico Müller. Nico Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.56
Wilson David hits a low pass to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.24
Stephan Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth makes a defence splitting pass to Nico Müller. Some silky footwork from Nico Müller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.20
Oscar Fuentes hits a low pass to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo makes a defence splitting pass to Roger Sier. Roger Sier rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.08
Stephan Amoah hits a low pass to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Baggio. With a superhuman jump, Walter Baggio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eugenio Marin gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
73.10
Oscar Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Collins. Paul Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Crespo. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Crespo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Facundo Avila.
74.08
Damien Hibbs takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Albert Nunez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.13
Valencia have made a substitution with Enrique Sanchez replacing Stephan Amoah .
78.18
Wilson David hits a low pass to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. Nico Müller flicks the ball with his head but somehow Eugenio Marin manages to keep it out.
87.11
Enrique Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Athletic Club Bilbao
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
77.8%
22.2%
Play Area
13.9%
44.4%
41.7%

Scorers
Simon Kurth 6
Nico Müller 26, 48
Roger Sier 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Müller of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Facundo Avila (GK)
6
2.Romarin Job (DEF)
6
3.Andres Pena (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Gardner (DEF)
6
5.Benjamín Figueroa (MID)
6
6.Wilson David (MID)
7
7.Stephan Amoah (MID)
7
8.Marc-Vivien Achard (MID)
6
9.Nico Müller (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Simon Kurth (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Walter Baggio (ATT)
7
 
12.Richard Maddison (DEF)
0
13.Enrique Sanchez (MID)
6
14.Carlos Mendes (ATT)
0

1.Eugenio Marin (GK)
7
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)
6
7.Dale Peters (MID)
6
8.Damien Hibbs (ATT)
6
9.Roger Sier (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Miguel Crespo (ATT)
6
11.Luis Hierro (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Marino (MID)
0
13.Dado Afanou (MID)
0
14.Paul Collins (DEF)
6