FT Villarreal 1 - 1
Athletic Club
Commentary:
90+5' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+5' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 60%, Athletic Bilbao: 40%.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Moi Gomez from Villarreal trips Alex Petxa
90+4' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
90+4' Giovani Lo Celso goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+4' The game is restarted.
90+2' Francis Coquelin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+1' Yellow card for Oihan Sancet.
90+1' Oihan Sancet from Athletic Bilbao commits a foul by elbowing Francis Coquelin
90+1' Gerard Moreno from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Alfonso Pedraza puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Yellow card for Dani Garcia.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Dani Garcia from Athletic Bilbao trips Giovani Lo Celso
90' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Athletic Bilbao: 39%.
89' Giovani Lo Celso is penalised for pushing Mikel Balenziaga.
89' Goal kick for Villarreal.
89' Inaki Williams goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
89' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Vicente Iborra relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Iker Muniain swings in a cross from the free kick.
88' Giovani Lo Celso from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Iker Muniain
87' Francis Coquelin is penalised for pushing Daniel Vivian.
87' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
86' Gerard Moreno from Villarreal crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
85' Yellow card for Alex Petxa.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Petxa from Athletic Bilbao trips Alfonso Pedraza
85' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Oihan Sancet from Athletic Bilbao had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
85' Mikel Balenziaga puts in a cross...
85' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Athletic Bilbao: 39%.
84' Iker Muniain is penalised for pushing Giovani Lo Celso.
84' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Iker Muniain swings in a cross from the free kick.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Moi Gomez from Villarreal trips Alex Petxa
83' Serge Aurier is penalised for pushing Dani Garcia.
82' Good effort by Oihan Sancet as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
82' Iker Muniain of Athletic Bilbao passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' A silly yellow card for Aissa Mandi there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
81' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Athletic Bilbao: 39%.
80' Good effort by Nico Williams as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
80' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao heads the ball to a team mate.
80' Alex Petxa puts in a cross...
80' Iker Muniain tests Sergio Asenjo with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
80' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
79' Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
79' Mikel Balenziaga puts in a cross...
79' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
78' Samuel Chukwueze is leaving the field to be replaced by Francis Coquelin in a tactical substitution.
78' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
78' Mario Gaspar is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Foyth in a tactical substitution.
78' A chance presents itself to Aissa Mandi from Villarreal but his header goes wide
78' Moi Gomez puts in a cross...
78' Giovani Lo Celso from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the right.
78' Mikel Balenziaga clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
78' Alfonso Pedraza puts in a cross...
77' That's a great ball by Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
77' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
76' Unai Vencedor is leaving the field to be replaced by Dani Garcia in a tactical substitution.
76' Oscar de Marcos is leaving the field to be replaced by Oier Zarraga in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Athletic Bilbao: 39%.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Balenziaga from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Chukwueze
74' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
74' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
73' Giovani Lo Celso from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
73' Mikel Balenziaga clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
73' Alfonso Pedraza puts in a cross...
73' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Safe hands from Sergio Asenjo as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Oscar de Marcos puts in a cross...
71' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Oscar de Marcos of Athletic Bilbao passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Poor play by Alfonso Pedraza as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
71' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Mikel Balenziaga from Athletic Bilbao passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Alfonso Pedraza could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
70' Ball possession: Villarreal: 60%, Athletic Bilbao: 40%.
69' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
69' A chance presents itself to Aissa Mandi from Villarreal but his header goes wide
69' Moi Gomez from Villarreal swings in the corner from the left.
69' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
68' Gerard Moreno from Villarreal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
67' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Athletic Bilbao plays a short goal kick.
67' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
66' Raul Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Oihan Sancet in a tactical substitution.
66' Alex Berenguer is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Williams in a tactical substitution.
66' Arnaut Danjuma swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
66' Unai Simon clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
65' Moi Gomez swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Athletic Bilbao: 39%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Balenziaga from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Chukwueze
65' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' A shot by Unai Vencedor is blocked.
64' Oscar de Marcos of Athletic Bilbao passes the ball to a team mate.
64' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Mikel Balenziaga puts in a cross...
64' Mario Gaspar relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' A player from Athletic Bilbao takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
63' Arnaut Danjuma has a golden chance to score on the volley, but the keeper is on hand to save!
62' Raul Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Giovani Lo Celso puts in a cross...
62' Moi Gomez from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
62' Gerard Moreno sees his shot deflected off target
62' Alex Petxa could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
61' Manuel Trigueros is leaving the field to be replaced by Arnaut Danjuma in a tactical substitution.
61' Yeremi Pino is leaving the field to be replaced by Giovani Lo Celso in a tactical substitution.
61' Paco Alcacer is leaving the field to be replaced by Gerard Moreno in a tactical substitution.
60' Samuel Chukwueze provided the assist for the goal.
60' G O O O A A A L - Alfonso Pedraza scores with the left foot!60' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
60' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Athletic Bilbao: 39%.
60' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
60' Poor play by Daniel Vivian as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
59' Alex Petxa from Athletic Bilbao directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Moi Gomez from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
58' Mario Gaspar from Villarreal makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
58' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' Alex Berenguer hand-balls.
58' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' A shot by Inaki Williams is blocked.
57' Safe hands from Sergio Asenjo as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao sends a deflected cross into the box.
56' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Villarreal: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
55' A shot from Samuel Chukwueze takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
55' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Petxa from Athletic Bilbao trips Manuel Trigueros
54' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alfonso Pedraza
54' Aissa Mandi is penalised for pushing Inaki Williams.
53' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Today's attendance is 16603.
52' Daniel Vivian is penalised for pushing Mario Gaspar.
52' Iker Muniain swings in a cross from the free kick.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal trips Iker Muniain
51' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
50' Yellow card for Alfonso Pedraza.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal trips Iker Muniain
50' Ball possession: Villarreal: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
50' Raul Garcia sends a header towards goal, but Sergio Asenjo is there to comfortably save it
50' Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
49' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
49' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Inaki Williams puts in a cross...
49' Paco Alcacer from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Yeray Alvarez
48' The match resumes with a drop ball.
48' The game is restarted.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
47' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The only goal scored by Athletic Bilbao gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
45+4' Raul Garcia comes back onto the field.
45+4' Mario Gaspar relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+4' A player from Athletic Bilbao takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
45+3' Paco Alcacer from Villarreal is ruled offside.
45+3' Could be a good chance here as Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+3' The match resumes with a drop ball.
45+3' The game is restarted.
45+3' Raul Garcia is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
45+2' Raul Garcia is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Manuel Trigueros
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Villarreal: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
44' The game is restarted.
44' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
43' Iker Muniain provided the assist for the goal.
43' G O O O A A A L - Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Raul Garcia43' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box.
43' Great skill from Iker Muniain as he dribbles past his opponents
43' Oscar de Marcos of Athletic Bilbao passes the ball to a team mate.
43' Could be a good chance here as Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
42' The referee signals a free kick as Vicente Iborra from Villarreal trips Alex Berenguer
42' Moi Gomez from Villarreal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
42' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
42' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
41' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
41' Villarreal start a counter attack.
41' Sergio Asenjo saved a certain goal there! Inaki Williams found himself in a great scoring position but Sergio Asenjo denied him with a great save
41' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41' Could be a good chance here as Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
40' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
40' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal chips the ball into the penalty box.
40' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Ball possession: Villarreal: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
40' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
39' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao tries to play a 1-2 with Mikel Balenziaga, but the ball is intercepted.
39' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
39' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
39' The match resumes with a drop ball.
39' The game is restarted.
39' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Athletic Bilbao!
37' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
36' Safe hands from Sergio Asenjo as he comes out and claims the ball
36' A shot by Iker Muniain is blocked.
36' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
36' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
35' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
35' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
35' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Villarreal: 62%, Athletic Bilbao: 38%.
34' Alex Petxa from Athletic Bilbao directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
33' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
33' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
32' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' So nearly a goal there! Oscar de Marcos's header looked destined for the back of the net but Sergio Asenjo saves it!
32' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao puts in a great cross...
32' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
32' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
32' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
32' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
31' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Athletic Bilbao plays a short goal kick.
30' Ball possession: Villarreal: 65%, Athletic Bilbao: 35%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Oscar de Marcos from Athletic Bilbao trips Yeremi Pino
30' Daniel Vivian sends a header towards goal, but Sergio Asenjo is there to comfortably save it
30' Iker Muniain swings in a cross from the free kick.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Mario Gaspar from Villarreal trips Raul Garcia
28' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
28' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
28' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
27' Mikel Vesga is injured and is replaced by Alex Petxa.
27' Dangerous challenge by Aissa Mandi from Villarreal. Inaki Williams on the receiving end of that.
27' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
27' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
26' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
26' The match is very one-sided right now. Villarreal are clearly dominating possession
25' Yeremi Pino relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Raul Garcia puts in a cross...
25' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
25' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Villarreal: 67%, Athletic Bilbao: 33%.
24' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
24' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Mikel Balenziaga relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Some neat football here as Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal plays a 1-2 with Moi Gomez.
23' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Moi Gomez from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
22' Manuel Trigueros sees his shot deflected off target
22' Daniel Vivian could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
22' Vicente Iborra from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
22' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
21' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
21' Yeray Alvarez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
21' Oscar de Marcos puts in a cross...
21' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Oscar de Marcos puts in a cross...
20' Good effort by Moi Gomez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20' Alfonso Pedraza of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
20' A shot by Mario Gaspar is blocked.
20' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
20' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Villarreal: 64%, Athletic Bilbao: 36%.
20' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
19' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
19' Moi Gomez of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
19' Villarreal start a counter attack.
19' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
18' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Oscar de Marcos puts in a cross...
17' Mario Gaspar from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Iker Muniain
17' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
17' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
16' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
15' A shot by Alfonso Pedraza is blocked.
15' Great skill from Alfonso Pedraza as he dribbles past his opponents
15' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
15' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Villarreal: 69%, Athletic Bilbao: 31%.
14' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
14' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Safe hands from Sergio Asenjo as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Mikel Vesga puts in a cross...
13' Mario Gaspar relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Unai Vencedor swings in a cross from the free kick.
12' The referee signals a free kick as Aissa Mandi from Villarreal trips Inaki Williams
12' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
11' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Yeremi Pino is penalised for pushing Raul Garcia.
10' Ball possession: Villarreal: 66%, Athletic Bilbao: 34%.
10' Good effort by Yeremi Pino as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
10' Manuel Trigueros puts in a cross...
10' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal tries to play a 1-2 with Yeremi Pino, but the ball is intercepted.
10' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
9' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
9' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Alfonso Pedraza puts in a cross...
9' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
7' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
7' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
6' The game is restarted.
6' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
6' Inaki Williams hand-balls.
5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 54%, Athletic Bilbao: 46%.
5' Goal kick for Villarreal.
4' A chance presents itself to Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
4' Unai Vencedor puts in a cross...
4' A shot by Iker Muniain is blocked.
4' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
4' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
4' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
3' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
3' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Balenziaga from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Chukwueze
1' The referee signals a free kick as Raul Garcia from Athletic Bilbao trips Aissa Mandi
1' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Villarreal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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