Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Mamés where Athletic Club Bilbao play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Athletic Club Bilbao and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the first half underway!
3.48
0-0Christian Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Omolade. Emmanuel Omolade surges forward with the ball. Emmanuel Omolade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.29
0-0Roberto Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.48
0-0Billy Dickov hacks Stephane Zouaoui from behind! Billy Dickov is shown the red card!! Stephane Zouaoui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.21
Roberto Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.21
0-0Wes Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Vincent Barry.
16.06
Fabio Peccarisi makes a probing pass to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ramos.
18.01
0-0Emmanuel Omolade comes in with a late challenge on Craig McNeill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig McNeill runs off the knock.
22.14
0-1Fabio Peccarisi kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.33
Fabio Peccarisi kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.12
Dirk Zwaanswijk takes it forward alone. Dirk Zwaanswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.10
Carlos Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
34.19
Dirk Maas knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Nunez.
36.48
Emmanuel Omolade knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Cristiano Piacentini easily smothers it.
38.53
0-1Wes Davies clumsily knocks into Dirk Maas. Wes Davies is warned by the referee! Dirk Maas runs off the knock.
44.41
Leonardo Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza brings the ball forward. Roberto Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Vincent Barry is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
48.02
Fabio Peccarisi sees space and advances. Fabio Peccarisi whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.59
Christian Amoah makes a probing pass to Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Cristiano Piacentini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.57
Fabio Peccarisi threads the ball through to Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Davies.
78.51
Pablo Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
83.21
0-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.03
Fabio Peccarisi makes a simple pass to Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.57
0-3Ricardo Ibanez barges into Carlos Medina. Ricardo Ibanez is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Medina carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.06
Roberto Gainza comes in with a late challenge on Fabio Peccarisi. Roberto Gainza is shown the yellow card! Fabio Peccarisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Roberto Gainza flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
37%
46.6%
16.4%
Scorers
| Miguel Delgado 22, 66 Stephane Zouaoui 48 |