Match Report


Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas     Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer54
G
1
G
70Eugenio MarinE. Marin
Daniel ZubizarretaD. Zubizarreta73
D
2
D
65Marchanno Van DinterenM. Van Dinteren
Alejandro IzquierdoA. Izquierdo69
D
3
D
62Albert NunezA. Nunez
Marcus UnsworthM. Unsworth62
D
4
D
59Claudio DiazC. Diaz
Gabriel GomezG. Gomez71
M
5
D
59Fernando RamosF. Ramos
Julian MillsJ. Mills69
M
6
M
75Oscar FuentesO. Fuentes
Enrique MarcelinoE. Marcelino69
M
captain7
M
59Dado AfanouD. Afanou
Jose Javier RodriguezJ. Rodriguez63
M
8captain
A
63Damien HibbsD. Hibbs
Adolfo GilA. Gil67
A
9
A
57Miguel CrespoM. Crespo
Arturo RamosA. Ramos61
A
10
A
57Roger SierR. Sier
Stefan HerzogS. Herzog59
A
11
A
56Luis HierroL. Hierro
 
Guilherme MoutinhoG. Moutinho62
D
12
M
59Christian MarinoC. Marino
Elena DiezE. Diez56
M
13
D
57Paul CollinsP. Collins
Rodolfo AguilarR. Aguilar55
D
14
A
56Eric GleisensteinE. Gleisenstein

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 9,748 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas 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 Mart’n  Mora.


0.00
Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
9.45
Enrique Marcelino sees a break and surges forward. Enrique Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.51
Claudio Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Dado Afanou who takes it down. Dado Afanou threads a neat ball through to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro sees Damien Hibbs just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Damien Hibbs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patricio Ferrer with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
21.57
Dado Afanou chips the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Patricio Ferrer had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
24.30
Enrique Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos knocks the ball forward, putting Stefan Herzog through on goal. Stefan Herzog takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.53
Gabriel Gomez knocks the ball forward to Stefan Herzog. Stefan Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marchanno Van Dinteren.
28.37
Marcus Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Enrique Marcelino. Enrique Marcelino hits a low pass to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil plays a quick one-two with Arturo Ramos and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Gil takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Athletic Club Bilbao have changed their lineup with Eric Gleisenstein replacing Luis Hierro. The Athletic Club Bilbao players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
47.19
Adolfo Gil hacks Albert Nunez from behind! The referee brings Adolfo Gil to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.42
Dado Afanou makes a probing pass to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo plays a quick one-two with Damien Hibbs and rushes in on goal... Miguel Crespo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Patricio Ferrer.
54.58
Enrique Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Gil controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Gil threads the ball through to Stefan Herzog but he's offside!
55.12
Alejandro Izquierdo decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos knocks the ball forward to Stefan Herzog but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.23
Julian Mills flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Gil who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Marin!
59.25
Albert Nunez hits a low pass to Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes passes the ball forward to Eric Gleisenstein. Eric Gleisenstein sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.40
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Elena Diez replacing Daniel Zubizarreta .
71.17
Alejandro Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Julian Mills. Julian Mills decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Mills knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
72.40
Albert Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Oscar Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Roger Sier takes a shot at goal but Patricio Ferrer is on top of it.
77.48
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Guilherme Moutinho replacing Gabriel Gomez .
78.52
Albert Nunez flicks a high ball forward to Dado Afanou who takes it down. Dado Afanou makes a beautiful solo run. Dado Afanou plays a one-two with Damien Hibbs and advances towards the goal... Dado Afanou comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it rises well off target!
90.00
Enrique Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Gil rushes past Fernando Ramos! Adolfo Gil muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Eugenio Marin. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Union Las Palmas

Athletic Club Bilbao
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
21.2%
37.9%
40.9%

Scorers
Arturo Ramos 9
Adolfo Gil 28
Damien Hibbs 15
Miguel Crespo 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Marcelino of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.Patricio Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Daniel Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Izquierdo (DEF)
6
4.Marcus Unsworth (DEF)
6
5.Gabriel Gomez (MID)
6
6.Julian Mills (MID)
7
7.Enrique Marcelino (MID)
9
8.Jose Javier Rodriguez (MID)
6
9.Adolfo Gil (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Arturo Ramos (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stefan Herzog (ATT)
6
 
12.Guilherme Moutinho (DEF)
6
13.Elena Diez (MID)
6
14.Rodolfo Aguilar (DEF)
0

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