Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 20,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
4.37
0-1Roberto Carmona advances with the ball. Roberto Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.41
0-1Roberto Carmona threads the ball through to Wes Davies. Wes Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Medina.
12.37
Leonardo Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé plays a perfect one-two with Wes Davies and rushes in on goal... Barry Caluwé tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.32
0-2Roberto Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Davies. Wes Davies powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.08
0-2Billy Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Andres. The referee calls over Billy Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Andres runs off the knock.
28.30
0-2Emmanuel Omolade knocks the ball forward to Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Piacentini.
33.44
Roberto Gainza sees space and advances. Roberto Gainza shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Pablo Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza makes a probing pass to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Wes Davies. Wes Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
47.07
Silvain Hupkes knocks the ball forward to Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.55
0-2Craig McNeill barges into Emmanuel Omolade. Craig McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Emmanuel Omolade stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.33
Emmanuel Omolade makes a probing pass to Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.24
Martin Svensson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Omolade. Emmanuel Omolade flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.21
0-2Athletic Club Bilbao are easily keeping Atlético de Madrid at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
59.55
61.38
Craig McNeill knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Barry who gathers it comfortably.
63.21
0-2Silvain Hupkes comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Gainza. Silvain Hupkes is shown the yellow card! Roberto Gainza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.21
Billy Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill makes a probing pass to Wes Davies. Wes Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Vincent Barry.
66.05
Billy Dickov brings the ball forward. Billy Dickov brings the ball forward. Billy Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.39
Silvain Hupkes hacks Roberto Gainza from behind! The referee calls over Silvain Hupkes and warns him to calm down! Roberto Gainza runs off the knock.
73.40
Emmanuel Omolade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.24
Silvain Hupkes threads the ball through to Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Cristiano Piacentini manages to keep it out.
77.19
0-2Roberto Gainza takes it forward alone. Roberto Gainza makes a probing pass to Wes Davies but he's offside!
81.04
Emmanuel Omolade knocks the ball forward to Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.08
Pablo Nunez catches Nicolas Andres on the ankles. Pablo Nunez is warned by the referee! Nicolas Andres runs off the knock.
85.16
Christian Amoah makes a simple pass to Dirk Maas. Dirk Maas knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Zouaoui. Stephane Zouaoui tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.46
Leonardo Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.05
Craig McNeill passes the ball forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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