FFO EFL2, Athletic Bilbao vs. Union Berlin (Fri Feb 28)


                      Athletic Bilbao  |  Union Berlin
                          4-2-0-3-1 A  |  4-2-2-2 C
                         Sam Bradwell  |  Andy Babbs
                                       |
                         A_Padilla GK  |  GK L_Hradecky
                          D_Vivian DF  |  DF A_Theate
                        I_Zubeldia DF  |  DF W_Armitage
                             Yeray DF  |  DF N_Burdisso
                       M_Zubimendi DF  |  DF M_Faye
                          D_Garcia DM  |  DM D_Biondini
                        Jaurigezar DM  |  DM I_Camara
                          O_Sancet AM  |  MF A_Kral
                         N_Serrano AM  |  MF E_Nuamah
                           I_Sainz AM  |  FW D_Fofana
                        G_Guruzeta FW  |  FW S_Aguero
                                       |
                          A_Castro SUB |  SUB N_Hedl
                         Gorasabel SUB |  SUB L_King
                           J_Areso SUB |  SUB D_Leite
                      G_Larrazabal SUB |  SUB L_Dehl
                          A_Hierro SUB |  SUB M_Kaufmann




Min. 3  :(bil) G_Guruzeta flicks it over S_Aguero and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  G_Guruzeta lobs L_Hradecky! 
          ...  But L_Hradecky makes a superb stop down low 
Min. 4  :(bil) O_Sancet runs at goal 
          ...  He spots the run of I_Sainz 
          ...  He's played him in 
          ...  I_Sainz swings in the shot! 
          ...  L_Hradecky beats the ball away 
Min. 4  :(uni) A_Theate takes on the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to W_Armitage 
          ...  D_Vivian goes in with the block tackle 
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball 
          ...  Great tackle! 
Min. 6  :(uni) D_Biondini knocks the ball past Yeray 
          ...  Now he crosses to E_Nuamah! 
          ...  M_Zubimendi wins the ball with a clear tackle 
Min. 10 :(uni) D_Biondini turns past the defender 
          ...  He has created space for himself now 
          ...  D_Biondini tries the lob from 30 yards! 
          ...  A_Padilla goes down well to save 
Min. 11 :(bil) I_Zubeldia with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  I_Sainz gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  I_Sainz shoots towards goal! 
          ...  L_Hradecky is stranded! 
          ...  He can't get there in time! 
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post 
          ...  Great strike! 
          ...  Deserved a goal really 
Min. 16 :(bil) O_Sancet puts in I_Zubeldia 
          ...  I_Zubeldia looks to see where L_Hradecky is! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  L_Hradecky gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  Fantastic save by L_Hradecky to tip it wide!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  D_Garcia crosses it in! 
          ...  L_Hradecky jumps well to claim it! 
Min. 16 :(uni) A_Kral squares it to D_Fofana 
          ...  D_Vivian takes the player out!! 
          ...  The ref turns away!! 
Min. 21 :(uni) M_Faye spots a team mate in space 
          ...  He plays a fantastic through ball to D_Fofana! 
          ...  D_Fofana hits a great drive! 
          ...  A_Padilla with a great save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 
Min. 22 :(bil) Yeray chips the ball over the defence and finds G_Guruzeta 
          ...  A_Theate slices it 
          ...  L_Hradecky moves quickly!! 
          ...  He can't get there! 
          ...  It inches just wide! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Yeray with an inswinging corner into the box 
          ...  L_Hradecky catches it! 
          ...  No problem for him! 
Min. 27 :(uni) N_Burdisso turns past Jaurigezar 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  N_Burdisso tries to place it in the corner! 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  It's unbelievable, Jeff! 
Min. 28 :(bil) N_Serrano looks around for some movement 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He hits the ball to O_Sancet 
          ...  A skilful effort from O_Sancet! 
          ...  L_Hradecky narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety 
Min. 29 :(bil) I_Sainz knocks the ball on and sprints past I_Camara 
          ...  A delightful ball in to O_Sancet 
          ...  O_Sancet hits the shot with the inside of the right foot! 
          ...  It goes wide for a goal kick 
Min. 30 :(uni) E_Nuamah holds the ball up 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to D_Fofana 
          ...  A well-placed shot from D_Fofana! 
          ...  A_Padilla collects it comfortably 
          ...  The shot never troubled him 
Min. 31 :(bil) I_Sainz with a measured ball to O_Sancet 
          ...  O_Sancet could have let it bounce! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  He runs towards the fans! 
          ...  And slides on his knees! 
          ...  Athletic Bilbao have snatched the lead! 
          ...  Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Union Berlin ...
Min. 33 :(bil) Yeray finds a hole in the defence 
          ...  Yeray with a blistering shot! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  The Union Berlin fans laugh at him 
Min. 36 :(bil) G_Guruzeta holds the ball up 
          ...  He sees N_Serrano in space! 
          ...  N_Serrano hits the shot with the outside of the left foot! 
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Jaurigezar hits it towards the far post! 
          ...  I_Camara clears the corner with a header away from the near post 
Min. 37 :(uni) W_Armitage changes direction inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to D_Fofana 
          ...  But N_Serrano wins the tackle cleanly 
Min. 38 :(bil) I_Zubeldia with a glorious 60-yard pass to G_Guruzeta 
          ...  G_Guruzeta keeps his head down as he hits the shot! 
          ...  L_Hradecky gets up well to catch that one 
Min. 38 :(uni) N_Burdisso breaks free from his marker 
          ...  I_Sainz with a bad challenge 
          ...  That looked malicious 
Min. 38 :(uni) N_Burdisso gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside the defender! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  M_Zubimendi cuts out the pass 
          ...  That was close! 
Min. 40 :(bil) I_Zubeldia sidesteps his marker 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by N_Burdisso 
          ...  He made it look easy 
Min. 40 :(uni) E_Nuamah runs at I_Zubeldia 
          ...  He takes it past him 
          ...  E_Nuamah has time and space! 
          ...  He flicks the ball towards goal 
          ...  It takes a deflection! 
          ...  But flies wide of the post! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  Theres some shirt pulling going on in the box! 
          ...  D_Biondini flights it in! 
          ...  A_Padilla makes the catch! 
Min. 41 :(bil) O_Sancet finds his way through 
          ...  That was sheer effort 
          ...  O_Sancet shapes up for a shot! 
          ...  L_Hradecky makes a good save 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 3 minutes of injury time.
Min. 45 :(uni) Tactical Change by Union Berlin 
          ...  Union Berlin have changed their playing style to N 
Min. 47 :(uni) I_Camara gets to the byline 
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross 
          ...  S_Aguero is unmarked 
          ...  S_Aguero attempts a lob! 
          ...  A_Padilla falls over 
          ...  But A_Padilla is relieved to watch it go out of play! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Union Berlin

Min. 53 :(uni) D_Biondini takes advantage of a mistake by I_Zubeldia 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  But I_Sainz slid in 
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be 
Min. 54 :(bil) O_Sancet turns past his marker 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  O_Sancet hits the ball first time! 
          ...  He could have let that bounce 
          ...  L_Hradecky with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league 
Min. 57 :(bil) N_Serrano sidesteps W_Armitage 
          ...  That was too easy 
          ...  Good sliding challenge from N_Burdisso 
Min. 58 :(uni) D_Fofana unselfishly heads the ball back to E_Nuamah 
          ...  E_Nuamah must beat A_Padilla! 
          ...  A_Padilla parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  And A_Padilla recovers to save!! 
Min. 60 :(uni) S_Aguero with a smart pass to E_Nuamah 
          ...  E_Nuamah drives the ball low! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Genius! Genius! Genius! 
          ...  Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta 
          ...  Cosmic kite! 
          ...  What planet are you from? 
          ...  A_Padilla was left standing 
          ...  That could be a game changer! 
          ...  Union Berlin have pulled level! 
          ...  Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Union Berlin ...
Min. 61 :(bil) N_Serrano passes the ball to I_Sainz 
          ...  W_Armitage wins it well 
          ...  Perfectly timed! 
Min. 65 :(bil) Substitution by Athletic Bilbao 
          ...  COMING ON: A_Hierro 
          ...  COMING OFF: I_Sainz 
Min. 66 :(bil) G_Guruzeta with the dribble 
          ...  I_Camara is easily beaten 
          ...  G_Guruzeta attempts a low drive! 
          ...  L_Hradecky with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league 
Min. 66 :(uni) D_Fofana takes possession 
          ...  Knocks it past the defender 
          ...  He's through on goal 
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from D_Fofana! 
          ...  A_Padilla gets his fingertips to it 
          ...  He pushes it on to the post 
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball 
Min. 69 :(bil) D_Garcia sprints down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball in to O_Sancet 
          ...  But N_Burdisso puts it in row Z! 
Min. 70 :(bil) Substitution by Athletic Bilbao 
          ...  COMING ON: Gorasabel 
          ...  COMING OFF: Yeray 
Min. 70 :(bil) Substitution by Athletic Bilbao 
          ...  COMING ON: G_Larrazabal 
          ...  COMING OFF: O_Sancet 
Min. 72 :(bil) D_Garcia beats his marker 
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker 
          ...  "Play On!" waves The Referee 
          ...  M_Faye slides in hard! 
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw! 
Min. 76 :(uni) S_Aguero with the heel pass to W_Armitage 
          ...  W_Armitage with the 40 yard drive! 
          ...  The net bulges! 
          ...  OH!! He has hit the side netting 
          ...  Goal kick given 
Min. 80 :(bil) D_Vivian plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He runs towards goal now 
          ...  A_Theate takes the player out!! 
          ...  The ref turns away!! 
Min. 81 :(uni) S_Aguero moves inside 
          ...  But M_Zubimendi barges him off the ball. Thou shalt not pass! 
Min. 82 :(bil) The ball runs loose! 
          ...  G_Guruzeta seizes control of it and thinks about the shot 
          ...  G_Guruzeta with a thundering drive! 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He made that look harder than it was!! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 3 minutes of injury time.
Min. 88 :(bil) I_Zubeldia is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He throws it to G_Guruzeta 
          ...  G_Guruzeta with a screamer of a shot! 
          ...  But L_Hradecky makes a comfortable save 
          ...  He gave the striker no chance 
Min. 89 :(bil) G_Larrazabal gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside A_Theate! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  G_Larrazabal attempts a low drive! 
          ...  L_Hradecky gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  Fantastic save by L_Hradecky to tip it wide!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  A_Hierro swings it in! 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of L_Hradecky 
Min. 89 :(uni) A_Kral with the mazy dribble 
          ...  He takes it past I_Zubeldia 
          ...  G_Guruzeta knobbles the attacking player. 
          ...  The Referee blows up for a foul 
          ...  The Referee calls him over 
          ...  What's it going to be? 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  An expectant silence takes the crowd 
          ...  M_Faye bends it in 
          ...  But he's missed it! 
          ...  It's unbelievable, Jeff! 
Min. 90 :(uni) D_Fofana with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  N_Burdisso gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  N_Burdisso tries one from the edge of the box! 
          ...  He has failed to hit the target! 
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss! 
          ...  He should have buried that! 
Min. 91 :(uni) A_Kral with a simple pass to I_Camara 
          ...  I_Camara looks to see where A_Padilla is! 
          ...  He rifles in the shot! 
          ...  It grazes the post! 
          ...  And hits the side netting 
          ...  Goal Kick! 
Min. 92 :(uni) A_Kral looks to play the ball out wide 
          ...  He plays the ball across to S_Aguero 
          ...  What a fantastic interception by Gorasabel 
          ...  He read that situation like a book! 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************



Match Details
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Venue                : San Mames
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Athletic Bilbao Match Info
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Best player          : O_Sancet (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : O_Sancet (31)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : G_Guruzeta (89)
Injured              : N/A
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Union Berlin Match Info
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Best player          : E_Nuamah
Scorers              : E_Nuamah (60)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Athletic Bilbao  |    Union Berlin
Attempts on Goal     :          16        |       13
Off target           :           5        |       6
On target            :          11        |       7
Possession           :          45        |       55
Corners              :           4        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       0
Fouls                :           5        |       6
Key Tackles          :           8        |       8
Key Passes           :          12        |       13
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Final Score          : Athletic Bilbao 1 - 1 Union Berlin
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Player Statistics - Athletic Bilbao
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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A_Padilla      GK  25   1   1   1  21 |  96   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  18   0   0   0
D_Vivian       DF   1  21  15   6  25 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0   0
I_Zubeldia     DF   1  21  17  13  30 |  96   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  36  14
Yeray          DF   1  19  15  11  26 |  73   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  14  15
M_Zubimendi    DF   1  18  20  11  27 |  96   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  54   0   0
D_Garcia       DM   1  12  14   6  23 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
Jaurigezar     DM   1  13  18   6  26 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Sancet       AM   1   7  20  16  21 |  73   0   0   2   0   5   1   0   0   0   0  18  71
N_Serrano      AM   1  10  18  17  26 |  96   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  26  22   9
I_Sainz        AM   1   6  15  18  20 |  68   0   1   2   1   2   0   0   0   0  30  46  17
G_Guruzeta     FW   1   5  14  21  26 |  96   0   0   1   0   5   0   1   0   0  -4  11  25
A_Castro       GK  18   1   1   1   8 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Gorasabel      DF   1  18  15   4  23 |  23   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  18   0   0
J_Areso        DF   1  15  13   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Larrazabal   AM   1   3  16  14  25 |  23   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  13
A_Hierro       FW   1   6  13  18  27 |  28   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Union Berlin
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Hradecky     GK  24   1   1   1  20 |  96  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0   0
A_Theate       DF   1  19  16   6  25 |  96   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  34  13   0
W_Armitage     DF   1  19  14  12  26 |  96   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  17  15  14
N_Burdisso     DF   1  18  14  11  23 |  96   0   3   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  54   0  30
M_Faye         DF   1  18  16  13  30 |  96   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  18  13  13
D_Biondini     DM   1  14  17  13  22 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  12  14
I_Camara       DM   1  13  18   7  26 |  96   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  23  11  19
A_Kral         MF   1  14  20  10  23 |  96   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  27   0
E_Nuamah       MF   1   7  19  16  24 |  96   0   0   1   0   3   1   0   0   0   0  10  49
D_Fofana       FW   1   8  14  21  26 |  96   0   0   2   0   3   0   0   0   0   0  30  18
S_Aguero       FW   1   7  14  18  24 |  96   0   0   2   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  49   9
N_Hedl         GK  20   1   1   1   8 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_King         DF   1  18  14   7  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Leite        DF   1  19  15   8  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Dehl         MF   1   4  16  13  29 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Kaufmann     FW   1   8  11  14  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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