Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 19,783 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Numancia and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Numancia and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.
0.00
0-0Numancia kick off and get the match underway!
3.03
0-0Patricio Nunez hacks Rodolfo Troise from behind! Patricio Nunez is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Troise runs off the knock.
4.19
0-0Rodolfo Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.55
0-0Rodolfo Suarez makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
8.10
0-1Rodolfo Suarez knocks the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez rushes past Eugenio Helguera! Patricio Nunez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.46
Duncan Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Jardim. Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Meyer easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bakary Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Flores.
14.46
0-1Duncan Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.20
Adrian Le Saux sees Rodolfo Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
20.49
0-1Nicolas Flores comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Meyer. Nicolas Flores is shown the yellow card! Bakary Meyer runs off the knock.
21.12
Mark Filippini hacks Rodolfo Suarez from behind! Mark Filippini is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.24
Rodolfo Suarez makes a probing pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.14
Rodolfo Suarez surges forward with the ball. Rodolfo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Carlos Guardiola manages to gather it easily.
27.37
0-1Jose Fortes Diaz makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Duncan Ritchie's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.09
0-1Jose Fortes Diaz takes a quick corner, playing it short to Nicolas Flores. Nicolas Flores comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.19
Rodolfo Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.08
Mark Filippini sees Romero P. Castillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.37
Rodolfo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks the ball forward, putting Stephen Mcinnes through on goal. Stephen Mcinnes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.30
Mark Filippini kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Abubakari Pothuizen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.08
Duncan Ritchie lofts the ball long. Eduardo Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo makes a deft header. Abubakari Pothuizen punches it away to safety.
44.40
Mark Filippini hacks Jose Fortes Diaz from behind! Mark Filippini is given another warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Diaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Eduardo Jardim makes a probing pass to Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Adrian Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Rodriquez. The referee warns Adrian Le Saux to calm down! Antonio Rodriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
47.49
1-1Free kick to Numancia just outside the area...
48.50
Eduardo Jardim takes a short run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
49.07
Eugenio Helguera flicks a high ball forward to Mark Filippini who takes it down. Mark Filippini knocks the ball forward to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.32
Mark Filippini flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Gento whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Abubakari Pothuizen.
55.27
Gavin Thomson barges into Rodolfo Leon. The referee calls over Gavin Thomson and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Leon stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.39
Mark Filippini comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Suarez. Mark Filippini is shown the yellow card! Rodolfo Suarez runs off the knock.
59.44
Jose Fortes Diaz makes a probing pass to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.02
Rodolfo Suarez threads a neat ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
66.00
Eugenio Helguera makes a simple pass to Eduardo Jardim. Eduardo Jardim threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.43
Rodolfo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
69.25
Adrian Le Saux hits a low pass to Rodolfo Suarez. Rodolfo Suarez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Mcinnes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
71.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Jardim plays the ball forward to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Abubakari Pothuizen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.16
Rodolfo Suarez makes a probing pass to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Ritchie.
77.04
Rodolfo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carlos Guardiola!
78.11
Bakary Meyer hacks Nicolas Flores from behind! Bakary Meyer is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Flores stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.09
With vision, Rodolfo Suarez laces a weighted ball forward to Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson beats his man to it with a header. Gavin Thomson scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
85.56
Mark Filippini passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.02
Rodolfo Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Rodolfo Suarez darts forward. Rodolfo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
33.3%
43.6%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Suarez of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Guardiola (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Troise (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mark Filippini (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Eduardo Gento (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Bakary Meyer (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Romero P. Castillo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Antonio Rodriquez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Andre Dudilica (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luca Urso (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Campos (GK) | 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) | | 5 |
| 6. | Jose Fortes Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodolfo Suarez (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Tomˆs Van Den Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patricio Nunez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Stephen Mcinnes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Julian Merino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Kurth (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Kiko (MID) | 0 | |