FFO Vase, Athletic Bilbao vs. Birmingham City (Wed Jul 09)


                      Athletic Bilbao  |  Birmingham City
                              5-3-2 P  |  4-4-2 N
                 Neil Kirby Caretaker  |  Tony Ayre Caretaker
                                       |
                         A_Padilla GK  |  GK G_Bazunu
                         Gorasabel DF  |  DF P_Vydra
                          D_Vivian DF  |  DF S_Caldwell
                        I_Zubeldia DF  |  DF C_Puyol
                             Yeray DF  |  DF M_Upson
                      J_Louis-Jean DF  |  MF L_Gibbs
                       J_Moncayola MF  |  MF J_de_Guzman
                       M_Zubimendi MF  |  MF I_Balde
                         N_Serrano MF  |  MF S_Mills
                            A_Oroz FW  |  FW C_Marshall
                        G_Guruzeta FW  |  FW E_Dzeko
                                       |
                         J_Ezkieta SUB |  SUB L_Wahlstedt
                           A_Munoz SUB |  SUB L_King
                           I_Cisse SUB |  SUB O_Gozalbez
                        Jaurigezar SUB |  SUB L_Grgic
                          A_Hierro SUB |  SUB A_Nemeth




Min. 4  :(bil) J_Louis-Jean plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  G_Guruzeta decides to go for goal instead! 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from L_Gibbs 
Min. 6  :(bil) J_Louis-Jean takes control of the loose ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to M_Zubimendi 
          ...  I_Balde pulls on his shirt 
          ...  He wins the ball 
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there! 
Min. 7  :(bil) G_Guruzeta hoofs it upfield to find N_Serrano 
          ...  N_Serrano curls the ball in on goal! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Genius! Genius! Genius! 
          ...  Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta 
          ...  Cosmic kite! 
          ...  What planet are you from? 
          ...  G_Bazunu was left standing 
          ...  That's put Athletic Bilbao into the lead! 
          ...  Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Birmingham City ...
Min. 8  :(bil) Yeray brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  G_Guruzeta gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  G_Guruzeta with a blistering shot! 
          ...  G_Bazunu fists it away 
Min. 8  :(bir) C_Marshall with a deep cross to S_Mills 
          ...  But he loses control of it 
          ...  Yeray belts it clear 
Min. 15 :(bil) Gorasabel with an intelligent ball to J_Moncayola 
          ...  J_Moncayola with the crafty shot! 
          ...  But he puts it over 
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort 
Min. 17 :(bil) J_Louis-Jean lobs it over the defender 
          ...  But P_Vydra wins the tackle 
Min. 20 :(bil) G_Guruzeta with a simple pass to I_Zubeldia 
          ...  I_Zubeldia has time and space! 
          ...  He tries the lob! 
          ...  G_Bazunu falls over 
          ...  But G_Bazunu is relieved to watch it go out of play! 
Min. 23 :(bir) C_Marshall with a burst of pace 
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from J_Louis-Jean 
          ...  It goes out of play 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  I_Balde flights it in! 
          ...  Yeray with a great clearance! 
Min. 24 :(bil) J_Moncayola runs down the wing 
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space! 
          ...  He cuts the ball back 
          ...  Gorasabel latches onto the pass 
          ...  He carves out some space 
          ...  Gorasabel cracks a laser towards goal! 
          ...  It comes back off the woodwork!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Birmingham City ...
Min. 25 :(bil) Substitution by Athletic Bilbao 
          ...  COMING ON: I_Cisse 
          ...  COMING OFF: Yeray 
Min. 25 :(bil) Substitution by Athletic Bilbao 
          ...  COMING ON: Jaurigezar 
          ...  COMING OFF: M_Zubimendi 
Min. 25 :(bir) P_Vydra hits a hard pass to E_Dzeko 
          ...  J_Moncayola wins the ball 
Min. 29 :(bir) E_Dzeko has broken through the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on A_Padilla! 
          ...  Jaurigezar hacks him down! 
          ...  He deserves punishment for that! 
          ...  The Referee calls him over 
          ...  The ref is taking his time with him! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
Min. 31 :(bil) A_Oroz turns nicely onto the ball 
          ...  A_Oroz throws himself at the ball! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  G_Bazunu with a great save 
          ...  And he holds onto it as well! 
Min. 33 :(bil) N_Serrano with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows P_Vydra a clean set of heals 
          ...  N_Serrano hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! 
          ...  That shot never looked like going in 
Min. 38 :(bil) D_Vivian with a precise ball to G_Guruzeta 
          ...  But P_Vydra puts it in row Z! 
Min. 40 :(bir) E_Dzeko with an inswinging cross to S_Mills 
          ...  I_Cisse pulls on his opponent's shirt!! 
          ...  The Referee has stopped play 
          ...  Well spotted by The Referee! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He's not too happy about that 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 4 minutes of injury time.
Min. 46 :(bil) J_Louis-Jean is out on the right 
          ...  He moves the ball left to I_Cisse 
          ...  L_Gibbs hits it out for a corner 
          ...  The fans behind the goal are throwing coins at the corner taker! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Moncayola swings it in! 
          ...  The ball comes to A_Oroz 
          ...  He knocks it goalward 
          ...  The shot deflects wide into the crowd!! 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Louis-Jean with an inswinging corner into the box 
          ...  It goes straight into the arms of G_Bazunu 
          ...  Was there some shirt pulling going on in the box? 
          ...  The strikers are calling for VAR! 
          ...  We wait for the decision 
          ...  It looks like 
          ...  NO PENALTY 
Min. 47 :(bil) N_Serrano has broken through the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on G_Bazunu! 
          ...  J_de_Guzman hacks him down! 
          ...  He could be off here! 
          ...  The Referee reaches to his pocket! 
          ...  He jots down his name! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  I think he deserved that! Dirty git! 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Birmingham City

Min. 46 :(bil) G_Guruzeta takes advantage of a bad back pass from S_Caldwell 
          ...  G_Guruzeta has a dig at goal! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu stops that one easily 
Min. 47 :(bil) I_Zubeldia leaves S_Mills standing 
          ...  I_Zubeldia attempts a low drive! 
          ...  He hits the side netting 
Min. 48 :(bil) J_Moncayola hoists the ball across to N_Serrano 
          ...  N_Serrano blasts the ball towards goal! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu parries the shot 
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away 
Min. 50 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: L_King 
          ...  COMING OFF: M_Upson 
Min. 50 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: O_Gozalbez 
          ...  COMING OFF: I_Balde 
Min. 50 :(bil) I_Cisse is out on the left 
          ...  He moves the ball right to G_Guruzeta 
          ...  From long range G_Guruzeta bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  G_Bazunu just watches it fly safely wide! 
Min. 55 :(bil) A_Oroz plays it to his team mate for a one-two 
          ...  G_Guruzeta keeps possession instead! 
          ...  He runs towards the goal now! 
          ...  G_Guruzeta aims for the top right corner! 
          ...  It's going over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  Athletic Bilbao 3-0 Birmingham City ...
Min. 60 :(bir) Substitution by Birmingham City 
          ...  COMING ON: A_Nemeth 
          ...  COMING OFF: S_Mills 
Min. 60 :(bir) J_de_Guzman looks around for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to L_King 
          ...  A great volley from L_King! 
          ...  A_Padilla is beaten! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  And goes clear 
Min. 63 :(bir) L_King takes advantage of a mistake by I_Zubeldia 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  L_King curls it towards the top corner! 
          ...  It's going over! 
          ...  It dips dramatically!! 
          ...  And A_Padilla reacts well to tip it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_de_Guzman plays it into the danger area! 
          ...  It comes to L_King 
          ...  He gets the shot away 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And goes out 
Min. 64 :(bil) Jaurigezar with a measured pass to D_Vivian 
          ...  D_Vivian tries the shot! 
          ...  It's gone over 
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one 
Min. 66 :(bil) I_Cisse knocks the ball on and sprints past P_Vydra 
          ...  A delightful ball in to Jaurigezar 
          ...  Jaurigezar looks to see where G_Bazunu is! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  G_Bazunu gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by <g1>!! 
Min. 69 :(bir) E_Dzeko with a penetrating pass to A_Nemeth 
          ...  A_Oroz is called for the holding foul 
          ...  Looked like a fair jump 
          ...  The referee got it wrong 
          ...  The Referee writes his name into the book 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  FREE KICK 
          ...  E_Dzeko plays it short to A_Nemeth 
          ...  A_Nemeth has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goalward! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH!! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 70 :(bil) Substitution by Athletic Bilbao 
          ...  COMING ON: A_Hierro 
          ...  COMING OFF: A_Oroz 
Min. 71 :(bil) D_Vivian is clutching his leg! 
          ...  This looks like a bad one 
          ...  I think Neil Kirby Caretaker is going to take him off 
          ...  They have no substitutions left 
          ...  Will play a man down 
Min. 71 :(bir) E_Dzeko turns past the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to C_Puyol 
          ...  C_Puyol with the crafty shot! 
          ...  But he somehow misses 
          ...  That was a woeful effort 
Min. 72 :(bir) J_de_Guzman kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  O_Gozalbez gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  I_Zubeldia takes the player out!! 
          ...  The ref turns away!! 
Min. 75 :(bir) O_Gozalbez has broken through the defence! 
          ...  He is clean through on A_Padilla! 
          ...  Jaurigezar hacks him down! 
          ...  He's warned for that one 
          ...  Anymore like that and he'll receive a booking 
Min. 79 :(bir) J_de_Guzman with an amazing show of skill to get past Jaurigezar 
          ...  He crosses to S_Caldwell 
          ...  S_Caldwell attempts the shot! 
          ...  A_Padilla with a fantastic point blank save 
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1 
Min. 81 :(bil) I_Zubeldia with the nod to G_Guruzeta 
          ...  G_Guruzeta has a dig at goal! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu comes out and dives at his feet 
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest 
Min. 82 :(bil) G_Guruzeta whips the ball across to J_Moncayola 
          ...  S_Caldwell with the tackle 
Min. 86 :(bil) N_Serrano skips the challenge from P_Vydra 
          ...  N_Serrano from 20 yards! 
          ...  G_Bazunu with the acrobatic save 
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 7 minutes of injury time.
Min. 90 :(bil) Jaurigezar kills the ball dead with a superb touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space! 
          ...  He plays the ball in to him! 
          ...  A_Hierro gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  A_Hierro has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He fires the ball goalward! 
          ...  But G_Bazunu pulls out a save of the game 
Min. 90 :(bir) C_Marshall jumps over I_Zubeldia's challenge 
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg 
          ...  He's clean through 
          ...  C_Marshall with the crafty shot! 
          ...  GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! 
          ...  He pulls his shirt over his face in celebration! 
          ...  Could this be the start of a comeback from <t1>? 
          ...  Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Birmingham City ...
Min. 95 :(bir) S_Caldwell with a long pass to L_Gibbs 
          ...  I_Cisse wins the ball 
Min. 97 :(bir) E_Dzeko with a Cruyff turn 
          ...  E_Dzeko shapes up for a shot! 
          ...  It goes wide! 
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity 

*************  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          : G_Guruzeta (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N_Serrano (7), Gorasabel (24), G_Guruzeta (55)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Jaurigezar (29), I_Cisse (40), A_Oroz (69)
Injured              : D_Vivian (71)
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Birmingham City Match Info
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Best player          : C_Marshall
Scorers              : C_Marshall (90)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : J_de_Guzman (47)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                         Athletic Bilbao  |    Birmingham City
Attempts on Goal     :          18        |       8
Off target           :           6        |       5
On target            :          12        |       3
Possession           :          60        |       40
Corners              :           2        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           3        |       1
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          12        |       4
Key Tackles          :           6        |       6
Key Passes           :          17        |       9
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Final Score          : Athletic Bilbao 3 - 1 Birmingham City
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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 | 101   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -4   0   0   0
Gorasabel      DF   1  18  15   4  23 | 101   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  14  52
D_Vivian       DF   1  22  15   7  25 |  75   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  14  17
I_Zubeldia     DF   1  21  17  13  30 | 101   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  13  12  24
Yeray          DF   1  20  15  11  26 |  25   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  28  14   0
J_Louis-Jean   DF   1  19  15   8  24 | 101   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  42   0
J_Moncayola    MF   1  17  21   6  28 | 101   0   1   2   1   1   0   0   0   0  17  29  18
M_Zubimendi    MF   1  19  21  12  27 |  25   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Serrano      MF   1  11  19  18  26 | 101   0   0   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0  46
A_Oroz         FW   1   8  14  21  24 |  74   0   0   1   1   2   0   1   0   0  -2  33   6
G_Guruzeta     FW   1   5  15  22  26 | 101   0   0   3   1   5   1   0   0   0   0  61  30
J_Ezkieta      GK  18   1   1   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Munoz        DF   1  15  13   3  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Cisse        DF   1  15  12  10  21 |  76   0   1   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  17  32  -2
Jaurigezar     MF   1  13  19   7  26 |  76   0   0   2   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  18  17
A_Hierro       FW   1   7  14  19  27 |  27   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   7

Player Statistics - Birmingham City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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G_Bazunu       GK  25   1   1   1  26 | 101  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Vydra        DF   1  21  16  12  26 | 101   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  26  13   0
S_Caldwell     DF   1  19  13  11  23 | 101   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  15  16  15
C_Puyol        DF   1  19  14   9  29 | 101   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  15
M_Upson        DF   1  19  12  11  25 |  54   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Gibbs        MF   1  14  20   5  28 | 101   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
J_de_Guzman    MF   1  14  19   8  29 | 101   0   0   3   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  28  -2
I_Balde        MF   1   8  19  17  31 |  54   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  26   0   0
S_Mills        MF   1   4  17  17  22 |  64   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Marshall     FW   1   7  17  20  29 | 101   0   0   1   0   1   1   0   0   0   0  12  20
E_Dzeko        FW   1   5  15  20  24 | 101   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  42   4
L_Wahlstedt    GK  19   1   1   1  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_King         DF   1  19  15   8  23 |  47   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  50
O_Gozalbez     MF   1   2  15  11  31 |  47   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Grgic        MF   1  12  17   6  26 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Nemeth       FW   1   3  12  16  24 |  37   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
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