Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 17,945 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Athletic Club Bilbao are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Callum Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. Thomas Zick gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
3.15
0-1Elena Flores flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Soler collects the pass. Oscar Soler kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.21
Tomek Swierczewski threads the ball through to Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos plays a scrappy one-two with Rodrigo Carvalho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillermo Marquitos takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Thomas Zick as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.05
0-1Callum Ritchie takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Juan Leon reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.15
Quim Vieira hits a low pass to Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler threads a neat ball through to Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marinos Georgiadis manages to gather it comfortably.
12.27
Callum Ritchie passes the ball forward to Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos passes the ball forward to Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Thomas Zick is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.34
1-1Guillermo Marquitos makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho makes a great pass forward. Brett Pennant runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.37
1-1Fernando Rey flicks a high pass forward. Juan Leon controls it well on his chest. Juan Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Mendez.
24.46
Carlos Pichichi makes a probing pass to Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso hits a low pass to Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Veloso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.05
Albert Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos makes a defence splitting pass to Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Thomas Zick had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
30.20
2-1Elena Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Leon. Juan Leon flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Soler who takes it down. Oscar Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
34.17
Carlos Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho threads the ball through to Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Carvalho. Rodrigo Carvalho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.42
Patricio Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
39.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Ritchie laces a weighted ball forward to Brett Pennant. Brett Pennant plays a scrappy one-two with Rodrigo Carvalho and advances towards the goal... Brett Pennant tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Thomas Zick has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.38
Jakob Spengler receives the ball from a throw-in from Callum Ritchie. Jakob Spengler hits a low pass to Albert Mendez. Albert Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Marquitos runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Marquitos rockets a shot on goal but Thomas Zick is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Albert Mendez threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Marquitos. Guillermo Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Thomas Zick reads it well. Nice save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Athletic Club Bilbao appear unchanged since the first half. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Real Jaen start the second half!
47.34
Patricio Vila flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Soler collects the pass. Oscar Soler plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Vila and advances towards the goal... Oscar Soler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Oscar Soler scores for Real Jaen!!
55.47
Oscar Soler hits a low pass to Juan Leon. Juan Leon cuts inside the box! Juan Leon tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
57.11
Elena Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila hits a low pass to Juan Leon. Juan Leon shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.55
Patricio Vila flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Gomez who takes it down. Nicolas Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.26
3-2Real Jaen have made a substitution with Elena Ibanez replacing Patricio Vila .
61.35
Claudio Santos threads a neat ball through to Elena Ibanez. Elena Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Elena Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
67.13
Claudio Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Ibanez. Elena Ibanez sees a break and surges forward. Elena Ibanez skips past Guillermo Marquitos! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Elena Ibanez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Marinos Georgiadis. Excellent save.
73.47
Tomek Swierczewski flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Marquitos plays the ball forward to Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso plays a quick one-two with Guillermo Marquitos and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Veloso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Thomas Zick had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
77.41
Real Jaen have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Hernandez replacing Juan Leon and Nuno Fernandes replacing Filipe Valente .
79.38
Oscar Soler flicks a high pass forward. Elena Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Elena Ibanez picks a pass forward to Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Elena Ibanez. Elena Ibanez makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28%
40%
32%
Scorers
| Brett Pennant 12, 39 Ricardo Veloso 26, 73 | Nicolas Gomez 3, 61 Oscar Soler 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Veloso of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marinos Georgiadis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Titus Marshall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jakob Spengler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomek Swierczewski (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Marquitos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Callum Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Carvalho (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Brett Pennant (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Ricardo Veloso (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Sesay (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armindo Boutabout (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | André Quinones (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thomas Zick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Quim Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elena Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Soler (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Patricio Vila (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Gomez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Juan Leon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Filipe Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Rey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elena Ibanez (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Nuno Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francisco Hernandez (MID) | 6 | |