Match Report


EibarEibar     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Guerrero LopezJ. Guerrero Lopez61
G
1captain
G
61Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Roberto SerranoR. Serrano73
D
2
D
67Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Nicolas LorenzoN. Lorenzo66
D
3
D
61Eduardo PastorE. Pastor
Hauke LensingH. Lensing58
D
4
D
61Fernando MarinF. Marin
Carlos ButraguenoC. Butragueno52
M
5
D
57Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante
Albert GainzaA. Gainza50
M
captain6
M
69Adolfo LopezA. Lopez
Hugo FernandezH. Fernandez49
M
7
M
65Fernando MendezF. Mendez
Roberto AriasR. Arias45
M
8
M
57Claudio GainzaC. Gainza
Eduardo PenaE. Pena78
A
9
A
71Rafael MolinaR. Molina
Carl MaryC. Mary62
A
10
A
63Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero
Roberto CruzR. Cruz60
A
11
A
60Paul StrachanP. Strachan
 
Hugo RodriguezH. Rodriguez60
G
12
G
56Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido
Sebastian HidalgoS. Hidalgo52
A
13
D
55Antonio CalvoA. Calvo
Miguel ReyM. Rey50
A
14
A
54Roberto RomeroR. Romero

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 8,510 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eibar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Pirri.


0.00
Eibar kick off and get the match underway!
6.56
Albert Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Arias collects the pass. Roberto Arias shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
8.51
Fernando Mendez knocks the ball forward to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Jose Guerrero Lopez. Excellent save.
9.53
Fernando Marin pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Fernando Marin stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Marin threads a neat ball through to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Jose Guerrero Lopez. Excellent save.
12.29
Without breaking stride, Hugo Fernandez plays the ball forward to Eduardo Pena. Eduardo Pena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Rafael Butragueno.
15.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Hauke Lensing plays the ball forward to Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno makes a probing pass to Eduardo Pena. Eduardo Pena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.37
Fernando Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.09
Adolfo Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
21.26
Nicolas Lorenzo makes a probing pass to Eduardo Pena. Eduardo Pena rushes past Fernando Marin! Some silky footwork from Eduardo Pena provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Rafael Butragueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.01
Mark Davanzante surges forward with the ball. Mark Davanzante lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.11
Nicolas Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Serrano controls it well on his chest. Roberto Serrano flicks a high ball forward to Carl Mary who takes it down. Carl Mary shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rafael Butragueno manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.46
Claudio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Paul Strachan collects the pass. Paul Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.20
Albert Gainza threads a neat ball through to Roberto Arias. Roberto Arias shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.22
Hugo Fernandez hits a low pass to Carl Mary. Carl Mary knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
40.53
Gabriel Hierro plays the ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Caballero collects the pass. Daniel Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina makes a convincing header. Rafael Molina scores for Racing Ferrol!!
44.37
Eduardo Pastor makes a simple pass to Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza makes a simple pass to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off the second half!
48.32
Claudio Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Guerrero Lopez easily picks it out of the air!
51.38
Fernando Marin hits a low pass to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
55.36
Eduardo Pastor plays the ball forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero threads a neat ball through to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Caballero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.10
Fernando Mendez barges into Nicolas Lorenzo. The referee calls over Fernando Mendez and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Lorenzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.04
Claudio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Caballero easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Caballero threads the ball through to Fernando Mendez but he's offside!
65.32
Carlos Butragueno decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Mary. Carl Mary makes a looping header on goal. Rafael Butragueno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.58
Roberto Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Gainza. Albert Gainza makes a simple pass to Carl Mary. Carl Mary sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
71.20
Fernando Mendez takes a short throw-in bringing Adolfo Lopez into play. Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Paul Strachan who brings the ball under control. Paul Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Molina connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.43
Fernando Mendez makes a simple pass to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.45
Eduardo Pena threads the ball through to Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.29
Nicolas Lorenzo comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Mendez. Nicolas Lorenzo is warned by the referee! Fernando Mendez runs off the knock.
87.11
Claudio Gainza hits a low pass to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Paul Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Molina controls it well on his chest. Rafael Molina shoots from outside the area but is denied by Jose Guerrero Lopez. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Eibar

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Eduardo Pena 21
Rafael Molina 41, 73
Daniel Caballero 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Molina of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings
1.Jose Guerrero Lopez (GK)
7
2.Roberto Serrano (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Lorenzo (DEF)
7
4.Hauke Lensing (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Butragueno (MID)
6
6.Albert Gainza (MID)
6
7.Hugo Fernandez (MID)
6
8.Roberto Arias (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Pena (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carl Mary (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Cruz (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Rodriguez (GK)
0
13.Sebastian Hidalgo (ATT)
0
14.Miguel Rey (ATT)
0

1.Rafael Butragueno (GK)
7
2.Gabriel Hierro (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Marin (DEF)
7
5.Mark Davanzante (DEF)
6
6.Adolfo Lopez (MID)
6
7.Fernando Mendez (MID)
7
8.Claudio Gainza (MID)
7
9.Rafael Molina (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Daniel Caballero (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Strachan (ATT)
7
 
12.Adolfo Garrido (GK)
0
13.Antonio Calvo (DEF)
0
14.Roberto Romero (ATT)
0