FT Valencia 1 - 2
Athletic Club
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Athletic Bilbao just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Valencia: 49%, Athletic Bilbao: 51%.
90+5' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+5' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Today's attendance is 36668.
90+4' Goal kick for Valencia.
90+4' Oooh... that was a sitter! Inaki Williams should have scored from that position
90+4' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao sends an effort wide of target
90+4' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
90+4' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+4' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+3' Mikel Vesga wins an air challenge against Mouctar Diakhaby
90+3' Eray Coemert wins an air challenge against Gorka Guruzeta
90+3' Hugo Duro from Valencia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oier Zarraga
90+3' Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' The cross by Ilaix Moriba from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Ilaix Moriba
90+2' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' Valencia are trying to create something here.
90+2' Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Jose Gaya swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+1' Daniel Vivian from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Valencia are trying to create something here.
90+1' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
90' Daniel Vivian from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Valencia are trying to create something here.
90' Yeray Alvarez is penalised for pushing Justin Kluivert.
90' Ball possession: Valencia: 47%, Athletic Bilbao: 53%.
90' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
89' Oscar de Marcos is leaving the field to be replaced by Aitor Paredes in a tactical substitution.
89' Justin Kluivert fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
89' Jose Gaya from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the left.
89' Good effort by Mouctar Diakhaby as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
88' The cross by Jose Gaya from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
88' Valencia are trying to create something here.
88' A shot by Ilaix Moriba is blocked.
88' The cross by Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
87' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' Mouctar Diakhaby relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' The match resumes with a drop ball.
87' Samuel Dias Lino is leaving the field to be replaced by Fran Perez in a tactical substitution.
87' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
86' Hugo Duro sends a header towards goal, but Unai Simon is there to comfortably save it
86' The cross by Jose Gaya from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
86' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85' Toni Lato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Valencia are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Valencia: 45%, Athletic Bilbao: 55%.
85' The match resumes with a drop ball.
84' Unai Simon is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
83' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
83' Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Valencia are trying to create something here.
82' Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Valencia are trying to create something here.
81' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
81' Eray Coemert makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao trips Ilaix Moriba
81' Ball possession: Valencia: 44%, Athletic Bilbao: 56%.
80' Goal kick for Valencia.
80' A chance presents itself to Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Bilbao but his header goes wide
80' The cross by Oier Zarraga from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
80' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
80' Iker Muniain is leaving the field to be replaced by Gorka Guruzeta in a tactical substitution.
80' Nico Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Dani Garcia in a tactical substitution.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Ilaix Moriba from Valencia trips Oihan Sancet
79' Good effort by Inaki Williams as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
79' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
78' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
78' Toni Lato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' The referee signals a free kick as Oihan Sancet from Athletic Bilbao trips Jose Gaya
77' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao trips Ilaix Moriba
77' Ilaix Moriba shoots from outside the box, but Unai Simon has it under control
76' Valencia are trying to create something here.
76' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
75' Samuel Dias Lino from Valencia is ruled offside.
75' Valencia are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Valencia: 43%, Athletic Bilbao: 57%.
75' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
75' Oscar de Marcos relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Good effort by Hugo Duro as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
75' Mouctar Diakhaby wins an air challenge against Yeray Alvarez
74' Safe hands from Unai Simon as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Valencia are trying to create something here.
72' Iker Muniain made the key pass for the goal!
72' Inaki Williams provided the assist for the goal.
72' G O O O A A A L - Oihan Sancet scores with the right foot!72' Inaki Williams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
72' Iker Muniain relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
72' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
72' Dimitri Foulquier wins an air challenge against Iker Muniain
71' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
71' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
70' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70' Ball possession: Valencia: 44%, Athletic Bilbao: 56%.
70' Mouctar Diakhaby relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao swings in the corner from the right.
69' Samuel Castillejo is leaving the field to be replaced by Justin Kluivert in a tactical substitution.
69' Yunus Musah is injured and is replaced by Toni Lato.
68' Yunus Musah is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
68' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Eray Coemert relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
67' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Valencia are in control of the ball.
67' Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
66' Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
65' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
65' Goal kick for Valencia.
65' Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Ball possession: Valencia: 45%, Athletic Bilbao: 55%.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia trips Iker Muniain
64' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' Valencia are trying to create something here.
63' Jose Gaya relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
63' Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Valencia are trying to create something here.
63' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
63' Yunus Musah from Valencia sends an effort wide of target
62' Goal kick for Valencia.
62' Oihan Sancet from Athletic Bilbao sends an effort wide of target
62' Dimitri Foulquier could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
61' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
61' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
61' The referee is not having the complaints from Samuel Castillejo who is given a yellow card for dissent
60' Raul Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Inaki Williams in a tactical substitution.
60' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Jose Gaya swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
60' Ball possession: Valencia: 45%, Athletic Bilbao: 55%.
59' Inigo Lekue relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Valencia are trying to create something here.
59' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
59' Mouctar Diakhaby from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
58' Samuel Dias Lino wins an air challenge against Oscar de Marcos
57' After a tactical foul, Oscar de Marcos sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Oscar de Marcos from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Dias Lino
57' Ilaix Moriba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Oier Zarraga from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Castillejo
56' Ilaix Moriba wins an air challenge against Raul Garcia
56' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
56' A chance presents itself to Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia but his header goes wide
55' Jose Gaya from Valencia swings in the corner from the right.
55' Daniel Vivian from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Jose Gaya swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Ball possession: Valencia: 45%, Athletic Bilbao: 55%.
55' Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Unai Simon makes a crucial save!
55' Samuel Castillejo volleys a shot on target, but Unai Simon is on hand to save it
54' Yeray Alvarez from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Dangerous challenge by Oier Zarraga from Athletic Bilbao. Ilaix Moriba on the receiving end of that.
54' Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside.
53' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Samuel Castillejo from Valencia trips Iker Muniain
52' Inigo Lekue is penalised for pushing Yunus Musah.
51' Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
51' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
51' Eray Coemert relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Nico Williams creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
51' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
50' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Ball possession: Valencia: 45%, Athletic Bilbao: 55%.
50' Athletic Bilbao with a potentially dangerous attack.
50' Iker Muniain creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
49' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Yunus Musah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
49' Valencia are trying to create something here.
49' Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
48' Ilaix Moriba is penalised for pushing Oihan Sancet.
48' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Eray Coemert from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
47' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
46' Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Inigo Lekue from Athletic Bilbao trips Hugo Duro
46' Alex Berenguer is injured and is replaced by Oier Zarraga.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Valencia: 46%, Athletic Bilbao: 54%.
45+1' Mouctar Diakhaby relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' Ilaix Moriba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45' Ball possession: Valencia: 47%, Athletic Bilbao: 53%.
44' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
44' Yunus Musah from Valencia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Yeray Alvarez
44' Yeray Alvarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' The game is restarted.
43' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43' Samuel Dias Lino wins an air challenge against Oscar de Marcos
43' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
42' Andre Almeida goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
41' After a tactical foul, Nico Williams sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Dias Lino
41' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Castillejo
41' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
41' CROSSBAR! A header from Hugo Duro hits the crossbar!
40' Andre Almeida from Valencia swings in the corner from the left.
40' Ball possession: Valencia: 45%, Athletic Bilbao: 55%.
40' Unai Simon makes a crucial save!
40' Good effort by Samuel Dias Lino as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
40' Valencia start a counter attack.
40' Samuel Dias Lino relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Oihan Sancet makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
39' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39' Eray Coemert makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
38' Valencia are trying to create something here.
38' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
38' Mikel Vesga wins an air challenge against Hugo Duro
37' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao trips Ilaix Moriba
37' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
37' Raul Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Andre Almeida from Valencia takes a short corner kick from the left.
36' Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Valencia are trying to create something here.
35' Samuel Castillejo from Valencia is ruled offside.
35' Ball possession: Valencia: 46%, Athletic Bilbao: 54%.
35' Andre Almeida relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Dimitri Foulquier makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
33' Ilaix Moriba sends a header towards goal, but Unai Simon is there to comfortably save it
33' The cross by Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
33' Yunus Musah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' The referee signals a free kick as Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Samuel Dias Lino
32' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
32' Inigo Lekue relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Valencia are in control of the ball.
30' Raul Garcia made the key pass for the goal!
30' Oscar de Marcos provided the assist for the goal.
30' G O O O A A A L - Nico Williams scores with the right foot!30' Athletic Bilbao start a counter attack.
30' Daniel Vivian relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Valencia are trying to create something here.
30' Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Ball possession: Valencia: 49%, Athletic Bilbao: 51%.
29' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
29' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
29' Samuel Castillejo from Valencia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
28' Dangerous challenge by Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao. Andre Almeida on the receiving end of that.
28' Nico Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Valencia are trying to create something here.
27' Ilaix Moriba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27' Daniel Vivian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Valencia are trying to create something here.
27' Samuel Dias Lino wins an air challenge against Oscar de Marcos
26' Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Alex Berenguer wins an air challenge against Dimitri Foulquier
26' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia trips Alex Berenguer
25' Ball possession: Valencia: 51%, Athletic Bilbao: 49%.
25' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25' Oscar de Marcos wins an air challenge against Samuel Dias Lino
25' Yeray Alvarez wins an air challenge against Hugo Duro
25' Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Raul Garcia wins an air challenge against Yunus Musah
24' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
24' Hugo Duro send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
24' The cross by Dimitri Foulquier from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
24' Valencia are trying to create something here.
23' Goal kick for Valencia.
22' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
22' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
22' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
21' After a tactical foul, Hugo Duro sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
21' Hugo Duro from Valencia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oihan Sancet
21' Iker Muniain relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Valencia start a counter attack.
21' Andre Almeida from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
20' Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Eray Coemert relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Mouctar Diakhaby from Valencia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' A shot by Nico Williams is blocked.
20' The cross by Oihan Sancet from Athletic Bilbao successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Valencia: 56%, Athletic Bilbao: 44%.
19' Dangerous challenge by Samuel Castillejo from Valencia. Alex Berenguer on the receiving end of that.
19' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Samuel Dias Lino relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
18' Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
17' Samuel Dias Lino made the key pass for the goal!
17' Ilaix Moriba provided the assist for the goal.
17' G O O O A A A L - Samuel Castillejo scores with the right foot!17' Ilaix Moriba creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
17' Valencia are trying to create something here.
16' Eray Coemert relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
16' The game is restarted.
16' Edinson Cavani is injured and is replaced by Hugo Duro.
15' Edinson Cavani is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
15' Ball possession: Valencia: 53%, Athletic Bilbao: 47%.
15' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
15' Samuel Dias Lino from Valencia is ruled offside.
14' Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Valencia are trying to create something here.
14' Yunus Musah wins an air challenge against Mikel Vesga
14' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
13' Valencia are trying to create something here.
13' Edinson Cavani wins an air challenge against Mikel Vesga
13' Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao is ruled offside.
12' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
12' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12' Mikel Vesga from Athletic Bilbao intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Yunus Musah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Mikel Vesga relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Valencia are in control of the ball.
11' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' Valencia are in control of the ball.
10' Valencia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Yunus Musah wins an air challenge against Inigo Lekue
10' Obstruction as Daniel Vivian cuts off the run of Ilaix Moriba. A free-kick is awarded.
10' Ball possession: Valencia: 48%, Athletic Bilbao: 52%.
9' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
9' Mikel Vesga wins an air challenge against Edinson Cavani
9' Goal kick for Athletic Bilbao.
9' A chance presents itself to Edinson Cavani from Valencia but his header goes wide
9' The cross by Jose Gaya from Valencia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
8' Valencia are trying to create something here.
8' Andre Almeida relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' Dimitri Foulquier relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
7' Edinson Cavani is penalised for pushing Inigo Lekue.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Samuel Castillejo from Valencia trips Mikel Vesga
7' Ilaix Moriba wins an air challenge against Iker Muniain
6' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Daniel Vivian makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
6' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Eray Coemert makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5' Ball possession: Valencia: 38%, Athletic Bilbao: 62%.
4' Valencia are in control of the ball.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao trips Jose Gaya
4' Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4' Athletic Bilbao are trying to create something here.
4' Yeray Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Yunus Musah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Inigo Lekue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Jose Gaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Mikel Vesga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
2' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2' Ilaix Moriba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Athletic Bilbao take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Athletic Bilbao are in control of the ball.
1' Edinson Cavani wins an air challenge against Nico Williams
1' Valencia take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Athletic Bilbao kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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