Match Report


Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao     Real MadridReal Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player gavin Hall gavin Hall
Eugenio MarinE. Marin70
G
1
G
73Claudio JimenezC. Jimenez
Marchanno Van DinterenM. Van Dinteren64
D
2
D
67Joakim KurstotJ. Kurstot
Albert NunezA. Nunez62
D
3
D
71Nacer ComisettiN. Comisetti
Claudio DiazC. Diaz59
D
4captain
D
76Roberto TalanR. Talan
Fernando RamosF. Ramos58
D
5
D
66Darren BallD. Ball
Oscar FuentesO. Fuentes74
M
6
M
70Fernando JardimF. Jardim
Dale PetersD. Peters60
M
7
M
66Sven BoumaS. Bouma
Damien HibbsD. Hibbs63
A
captain8
M
73Carlton ThomsonC. Thomson
Roger SierR. Sier57
A
9
A
67Peter SørensenP. Sørensen
Miguel CrespoM. Crespo56
A
10
A
72Scott NivenS. Niven
Luis HierroL. Hierro56
A
11
A
78Eduardo HerreraE. Herrera
 
Christian MarinoC. Marino58
M
12
D
65Juan-Carlos OrtegaJ. Ortega
Dado AfanouD. Afanou57
M
13
M
20Rúben VeraR. Vera
Paul CollinsP. Collins56
D
14
A
64Oscar CasO. Cas

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 19,248 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Gil.


0.00
The first half starts with Real Madrid kicking off!
2.49
Carlton Thomson knocks the ball forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.22
Albert Nunez sees space and advances. Albert Nunez flicks a high ball forward to Luis Hierro who takes it down. Luis Hierro plays a scrappy one-two with Roger Sier and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luis Hierro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
10.15
Nacer Comisetti gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Peter Sørensen whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.18
With great vision, Roberto Talan plays the ball forward to Sven Bouma. Sven Bouma brings the ball forward. Sven Bouma shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.53
With great vision, Carlton Thomson plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera heads the ball goalwards. The keeper, Eugenio Marin, sees it late!! Goal for Real Madrid!
18.57
Showing wonderful composure, Dale Peters plays the ball forward to Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.10
Claudio Diaz clumsily knocks into Scott Niven. The referee calls over Claudio Diaz and warns him to calm down! Scott Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.27
Dale Peters comes in with a late challenge on Sven Bouma. The referee brings Dale Peters to one side and gives him a warning! Sven Bouma stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.31
Roberto Talan makes a probing pass to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson threads the ball through to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.34
Fernando Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Scott Niven controls it well on his chest. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eugenio Marin gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
32.43
Carlton Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Scott Niven who brings the ball under control. Scott Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.10
Oscar Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
40.49
Carlton Thomson darts forward. Carlton Thomson cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Carlton Thomson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Good keeping from Eugenio Marin as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.47
Corner kick to Real Madrid. Carlton Thomson plays it to the near post. Some good footwork from Scott Niven provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.11
Fernando Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Eugenio Marin manages to gather it.
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. Real Madrid 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
The second half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
48.13
Dale Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Collins. Paul Collins plays a quick one-two with Miguel Crespo and rushes in on goal... Paul Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.52
Carlton Thomson advances with the ball. Carlton Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
57.53
Claudio Diaz receives the ball from a throw-in from Albert Nunez. Claudio Diaz passes the ball forward to Dale Peters. Dale Peters chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Crespo. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Crespo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Claudio Jimenez easily picks it out of the air!
60.58
Dale Peters barges into Nacer Comisetti. The referee warns Dale Peters again to calm down! Nacer Comisetti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.16
Carlton Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.51
With imagination, Darren Ball plays the ball forward to Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Peter Sørensen collects the pass. Peter Sørensen shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
71.43
Nacer Comisetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Thomson. Carlton Thomson threads a neat ball through to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. With a superhuman jump, Scott Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.52
Carlton Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen shoots from outside the area but Eugenio Marin is on top of it.
75.11
Nacer Comisetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Bouma. Sven Bouma changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sven Bouma knocks the ball forward, putting Scott Niven through on goal. Scott Niven takes a shot at goal but is denied by Eugenio Marin. Excellent save.
78.58
Darren Ball threads the ball through to Fernando Jardim. Fernando Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Herrera who takes it down. Eduardo Herrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Eugenio Marin gets down and covers it.
79.03
Carlton Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
81.43
Scott Niven clumsily knocks into Albert Nunez. Scott Niven is shown the yellow card! Albert Nunez runs off the knock.
87.17
Dale Peters makes a simple pass to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo plays a one-two with Damien Hibbs and advances towards the goal... Miguel Crespo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Dale Peters advances with the ball. Dale Peters shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Claudio Jimenez!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Athletic Club Bilbao

Real Madrid
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
36.1%
42.2%
21.7%

Scorers
Eduardo Herrera 10, 16
Peter Sørensen 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Herrera of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Eugenio Marin (GK)
8
2.Marchanno Van Dinteren (DEF)
6
3.Albert Nunez (DEF)
7
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)
6
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

1.Claudio Jimenez (GK)
6
2.Joakim Kurstot (DEF)
6
3.Nacer Comisetti (DEF)
7
4.Roberto Talan (DEF)
6
5.Darren Ball (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Jardim (MID)
6
7.Sven Bouma (MID)
6
8.Carlton Thomson (MID)
9
9.Peter Sørensen (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Niven (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Eduardo Herrera (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Juan-Carlos Ortega (DEF)
0
13.Rúben Vera (MID)
0
14.Oscar Cas (ATT)
0