Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 19,160 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Lopez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Lopez.
0.00
0-0Extremadura UD kick off the first half!
2.21
0-0Jose Fortes Diaz passes the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rafael Monteiro is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
6.07
0-0Jose Fortes Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pascual collects the pass. Claudio Pascual shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
8.51
Without breaking stride, Jose Fortes Diaz plays the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.09
0-0Rafael Monteiro makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Dado Camara who brings the ball under control. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.18
From the throw-in, Jose Fortes Diaz picks out Gavin Moore. Gavin Moore threads a neat ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
12.24
Jose Fortes Diaz threads the ball through to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.58
Jose Fortes Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.58
Ernesto Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Dado Camara collects the pass. Dado Camara flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Hierro controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Leonardo Hierro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it flies well off target!
21.01
0-0Jose Blanco threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Pardo. Jose Fortes Pardo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Pardo plays a one-two with Dado Camara and rushes in on goal... Adrian Le Saux hacks Jose Fortes Pardo from behind! Jose Fortes Pardo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.49
Antonio Faria flicks a high pass forward. Youl Moracchini controls it well on his chest. Youl Moracchini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abubakari Pothuizen who gathers it comfortably.
24.20
1-0Ernesto Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Ernesto Rodriguez edges inside the box! Ernesto Rodriguez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.31
Jose Fortes Diaz threads the ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Nunez!
44.29
Jose Fortes Diaz threads a neat ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
1-1Tomˆs Van Den Berg comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Faria. The referee calls over Tomˆs Van Den Berg and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Faria runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Luis Castro replacing Dado Camara. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Jose Fortes Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Pascual cuts inside the box! Claudio Pascual cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.04
Adrian Le Saux advances with the ball. Adrian Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
57.25
1-1With a delightful solo run, Ernesto Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Ernesto Rodriguez runs straight at the defence! Ernesto Rodriguez rockets a shot on goal. Abubakari Pothuizen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
60.38
Gavin Moore sees Tomˆs Van Den Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomˆs Van Den Berg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.40
Jose Fortes Pardo plays the ball forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Owen.
69.57
1-1Gavin Moore hacks Youl Moracchini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Youl Moracchini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Fortes Diaz plays the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.17
Ernesto Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Luis Castro. Luis Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but Abubakari Pothuizen reads it well. Superb keeping!
79.35
Jose Fortes Pardo makes a probing pass to Luis Castro. Luis Castro cuts inside the box! Luis Castro rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.04
Rafael Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual rushes past Steve Davies! Claudio Pascual rockets a shot on goal but somehow Abubakari Pothuizen manages to keep it out.
90.00
1-1Stephen Mcinnes threads the ball through to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Thomson but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Rodriguez of Extremadura UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Cortes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Fortes Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ernesto Rodriguez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Youl Moracchini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio Pascual (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dado Camara (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patricio Herrero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miguel Roman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abubakari Pothuizen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Moore (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Jose Fortes Diaz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tomˆs Van Den Berg (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Patricio Nunez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Stephen Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Merino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Kurth (GK) | 0 | |