Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Murcia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Murcia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Murcia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Murcia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.57
0-0Leonardo Castro knocks the ball forward to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vicente. Alberto Vicente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.49
1-0Nick McManaman sees space and advances. Nick McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.45
1-0Eugenio Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Carcedo. Eugenio Ortiz is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Carcedo runs off the knock.
10.56
1-0Patricio Redondo passes the ball forward to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia threads the ball through to Gregorio Herrera but he's offside!
14.14
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.54
Jose Cano makes a probing pass to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Castro.
16.42
1-0Felipe Ferrer makes a simple pass to Arturo Carcedo. Arturo Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Silvio Alves manages to gather it comfortably.
18.09
Sebastian Ramos makes a simple pass to Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.24
2-0Alberto Vicente clumsily knocks into Sieme Dos Santos. The referee calls over Alberto Vicente and shows him a yellow card! Sieme Dos Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.07
2-0Patricio Redondo brings the ball forward. Patricio Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Enrique Garcia and rushes in on goal... Patricio Redondo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.05
Nick McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera threads the ball through to Enrique Garcia but he's offside!
30.54
Nick McManaman clumsily knocks into Elena Carmona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.17
Giampietro Chimenti kicks a strong pass forward to Nick McManaman. Nick McManaman advances with the ball. Nick McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
39.38
Athletic Club Bilbao are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.58
Nick McManaman sees space and advances. Nick McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera heads the ball goalwards. Pablo Iglesias easily smothers it.
45.00
Giampietro Chimenti flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cano. Jose Cano surges forward with the ball. Jose Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
49.49
Nick McManaman makes a probing pass to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pablo Iglesias manages to gather it comfortably.
59.59
Elena Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vicente. Alberto Vicente shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.42
Luis Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Vicente. Alberto Vicente shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Silvio Alves!
66.06
Elena Carmona threads the ball through to Alberto Vicente. Alberto Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Silvio Alves!
67.33
Elena Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Carcedo. Arturo Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Vicente. Alberto Vicente powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.03
Jose Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Iglesias!
78.00
Nick McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pablo Iglesias!
79.10
Giampietro Chimenti advances with the ball. Giampietro Chimenti flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Gregorio Herrera 4, 18 | Alberto Vicente 67 |