Match Report


Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Abubakari PothuizenA. Pothuizen72
G
captain1
G
67Miguel MunozM. Munoz
Ralph OwenR. Owen65
D
2
D
65Guillermo CanoG. Cano
Adrian Le SauxA. Le Saux64
D
3captain
D
62Eugenio CastilloE. Castillo
Steve DaviesS. Davies59
D
4
D
62Franois ZianiF. Ziani
Nicolas FloresN. Flores57
D
5
M
74Antonio LeonA. Leon
Jose Fortes DiazJ. Diaz65
M
6
M
71Jose RubioJ. Rubio
Rodolfo SuarezR. Suarez62
M
7
M
66Fabiano PeruzziF. Peruzzi
Gavin ThomsonG. Thomson70
A
8
M
61Eugenio MolinaE. Molina
Tomˆs Van Den BergT. Van Den Berg66
A
9
A
77Rafael GilR. Gil
Patricio NunezP. Nunez65
A
10
A
57Fernando CamineroF. Caminero
Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes62
A
11
A
55Rafael RamirezR. Ramirez
 
Julian MerinoJ. Merino63
G
12
D
62Eugenio FloresE. Flores
Christian KurthC. Kurth60
G
13
G
61Rafael MolownyR. Molowny
Juan KikoJ. Kiko59
M
14
M
60Samuele ChiesaS. Chiesa

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 20,804 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 Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Segarra.


0.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the match!
4.00
Rodolfo Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mcinnes who takes it down. Stephen Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
8.16
Rodolfo Suarez threads a neat ball through to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
9.18
Eugenio Castillo drives a long ball upfield. Rafael Ramirez shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.18
Jose Fortes Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg runs straight at the defence! Eugenio Castillo hacks Tomˆs Van Den Berg from behind! Penalty not given!!
16.55
Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Ramirez collects the pass. Rafael Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort. Abubakari Pothuizen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
24.23
Antonio Leon makes a probing pass to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Davies.
26.07
Rodolfo Suarez passes the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.03
With great vision, Jose Fortes Diaz plays the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.25
Steve Davies receives the ball from a throw-in from Adrian Le Saux. Steve Davies makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Suarez. Rodolfo Suarez sees Gavin Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Thomson shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Seeing Jose Fortes Diaz's attacking run, Rodolfo Suarez quickly throws the ball into his path. With some swift thinking, Jose Fortes Diaz plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Miguel Munoz.
45.00
Jose Fortes Diaz takes a quick corner, playing it short to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks the ball into the box. Jose Rubio chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Zaragoza kicking off!
49.29
Ralph Owen threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Diaz. Jose Fortes Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.13
With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Suarez stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.49
Rodolfo Suarez makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Miguel Munoz. Excellent save.
60.24
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Eugenio Flores replacing Franois Ziani .
61.24
Jose Rubio barges into Rodolfo Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.17
Showing composure, Eugenio Molina laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Gil but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.03
Ralph Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Suarez. Rodolfo Suarez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes makes a deft header. Miguel Munoz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.37
Jose Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez hits a low pass to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
77.41
Nicolas Flores hacks Jose Rubio from behind! The referee calls over Nicolas Flores and warns him to calm down! Jose Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.28
Jose Fortes Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Patricio Nunez is offside!
84.27
Adrian Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Diaz. Jose Fortes Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Van Den Berg controls it well on his chest. Tomˆs Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Thomson!
89.15
Jose Rubio hacks Rodolfo Suarez from behind! Jose Rubio is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Rodolfo Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Athletic Club Bilbao

Real Zaragoza
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
26.4%
43.1%
30.6%

Scorers
Stephen Mcinnes 32, 72
Tomˆs Van Den Berg 49
Gavin Thomson 84
Rafael Ramirez 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Mcinnes of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Ratings
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)
5
6.Jose Fortes Diaz (MID)
6
7.Rodolfo Suarez (MID)
8
8.Gavin Thomson (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Tomˆs Van Den Berg (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Patricio Nunez (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Mcinnes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Julian Merino (GK)
0
13.Christian Kurth (GK)
0
14.Juan Kiko (MID)
0

1.Miguel Munoz (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Cano (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
6
4.Franois Ziani (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Leon (MID)
6
6.Jose Rubio (MID)red card
3
7.Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
6
8.Eugenio Molina (MID)
6
9.Rafael Gil (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Caminero (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Eugenio Flores (DEF)
6
13.Rafael Molowny (GK)
0
14.Samuele Chiesa (MID)
0