Match Report


Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao     Levante UDLevante UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin PerezM. Perez54
G
1
G
72Enrique GarciaE. Garcia
Gabriel MarquitosG. Marquitos70
D
2
D
73Martin FlachiM. Flachi
Gabriel MarquitosG. Marquitos69
D
3
D
68Stephane AmorusoS. Amoruso
Juan AguilarJ. Aguilar61
D
captain4captain
D
62Ivar De GraefI. De Graef
Miguel AlvarezM. Alvarez61
D
5
D
61Eugenio MunozE. Munoz
Ivan CruzI. Cruz62
M
6
M
74Jose Javier MorenoJ. Moreno
Adolfo GimenezA. Gimenez62
M
7
M
70Albert AguilarA. Aguilar
Oscar VicenteO. Vicente60
M
8
M
68Roel Van BastenR. Van Basten
Alberto MoyaA. Moya68
A
9
A
75Nicolas PenaN. Pena
Anthony TafforeauA. Tafforeau60
A
10
A
68Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona
Rodolfo LorenzoR. Lorenzo59
A
11
A
67Adolfo DuranA. Duran
 
Daniel IzquierdoD. Izquierdo59
D
12
M
67Romero P. CanoR. Cano
Gabriel LozanoG. Lozano58
A
13
A
66Michael PeppinckM. Peppinck
Leonardo BarkeroL. Barkero57
D
14
G
63Daniel PenaD. Pena

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 14,675 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Levante UD are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.


0.00
Levante UD kick off and get the match underway!
8.45
Ivar De Graef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Perez who gathers it comfortably.
10.23
Oscar Vicente hacks Jose Javier Moreno from behind! The referee warns Oscar Vicente to calm down! Jose Javier Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.15
Stephane Amoruso threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno flicks the ball with his head. Martin Perez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.22
Roel Van Basten kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Perez who gathers it comfortably.
18.13
Rodolfo Lorenzo threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Gimenez. Adolfo Gimenez advances inside the box! Adolfo Gimenez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Enrique Garcia. Excellent save.
22.32
Albert Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
24.09
Stephane Amoruso sees space and advances. Stephane Amoruso brings the ball forward. Stephane Amoruso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
34.53
Roel Van Basten chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
36.49
Stephane Amoruso flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Duran who takes it down. Adolfo Duran makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martin Perez with no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
40.34
Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Gimenez collects the pass. Adolfo Gimenez passes the ball forward to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Enrique Garcia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.25
Albert Aguilar hits a low pass to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Adolfo Duran provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao switch their midfield play to Push Forward and their overall play to Attacking.

45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off the second half!
47.47
Martin Flachi chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pena who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pena flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Moreno controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Jose Javier Moreno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Martin Perez. Excellent save.
48.39
Albert Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.15
Without breaking stride, Nicolas Pena plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.16
Ivan Cruz plays the ball forward to Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
55.24
Nicolas Pena knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.53
Adolfo Gimenez decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Gimenez plays a quick one-two with Alberto Moya and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Adolfo Gimenez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.25
Oscar Vicente hits a low pass to Adolfo Gimenez. Adolfo Gimenez makes a simple pass, allowing Rodolfo Lorenzo to run into the box. Rodolfo Lorenzo tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
65.31
Jose Javier Moreno threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.18
Oscar Vicente decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
71.09
Oscar Vicente kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Gimenez. Adolfo Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Enrique Garcia!
72.23
Alberto Moya makes a simple pass to Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
73.18
Albert Aguilar catches Juan Aguilar on the ankles. Albert Aguilar is shown the yellow card! Juan Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.53
Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Leonardo Barkero replacing Rodolfo Lorenzo .
79.19
Ivan Cruz takes it forward alone. Ivan Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
81.07
Juan Aguilar sees space and advances. Juan Aguilar brings the ball forward. Juan Aguilar finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.35
With great vision, Jose Javier Moreno plays the ball forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Marquitos.
85.20
Miguel Alvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
89.27
Ivar De Graef makes a probing pass to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Albert Aguilar provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Martin Perez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Athletic Club Bilbao

Levante UD
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
33.3%
42.7%
24%

Scorers
Rodolfo Lorenzo 40
Julian Carmona 36
Adolfo Duran 44
Albert Aguilar 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Duran of Levante UD

Match Ratings
1.Martin Perez (GK)
7
2.Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
3.Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
4.Juan Aguilar (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Alvarez (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Cruz (MID)
6
7.Adolfo Gimenez (MID)
7
8.Oscar Vicente (MID)
7
9.Alberto Moya (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Lorenzo (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Daniel Izquierdo (DEF)
0
13.Gabriel Lozano (ATT)
0
14.Leonardo Barkero (DEF)
6

1.Enrique Garcia (GK)
6
2.Martin Flachi (DEF)
6
3.Stephane Amoruso (DEF)
7
4.Ivar De Graef (DEF)
7
5.Eugenio Munoz (DEF)
6
6.Jose Javier Moreno (MID)
7
7.Albert Aguilar (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Roel Van Basten (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Pena (ATT)
6
10.Julian Carmona (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Adolfo Duran (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Romero P. Cano (MID)
0
13.Michael Peppinck (ATT)
0
14.Daniel Pena (GK)
0