Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 9,575 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Navarro.


0.00
The first half starts with Real Madrid kicking off!
8.20
Bruno Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Gutierrez comfortably collects the pass. Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Fernandez who takes it down. Mauricio Fernandez shoots from long range. Solid save from Jose Guerrero Lopez.
15.58
Nicolas Lorenzo barges into Alejandro Cortes. The referee brings Nicolas Lorenzo to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.50
Alejandro Cortes makes a probing pass to Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez edges inside the box! Mauricio Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jose Guerrero Lopez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.49
Alejandro Cortes flicks a high ball forward to Morris Cadamarteri who takes it down. Morris Cadamarteri shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
24.54
Luke Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez advances inside the box! Mauricio Fernandez tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Fernandez!
27.49
Juan José Mari kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Hugo Gutierrez but he's offside!
28.12
Albert Gainza barges into Alejandro Cortes. The referee calls over Albert Gainza and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.38
With some swift thinking, Nicolas Arendt plays the ball forward to Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Hugo Gutierrez. Hugo Gutierrez tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.54
Carlos Butragueno laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Pena. Eduardo Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Arendt.
33.55
Real Madrid are dictating the run of play here today.
36.01
Hugo Gutierrez barges into Nicolas Lorenzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Lorenzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.18
Juan Calvo sees Luke Keane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Luke Keane stretches the opposition's defence. Luke Keane finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Guerrero Lopez!
39.02
Carlos Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Albert Gainza. Albert Gainza deftly passes the ball to Carlos Butragueno, releasing him through on goal. Carlos Butragueno comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
40.55
Albert Gainza makes a simple pass to Gregorio Hidalgo. Gregorio Hidalgo shoots from outside the area but somehow Enrique Prieto manages to keep it out.
42.58
Nicolas Soto flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.33
Nicolas Arendt knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jose Guerrero Lopez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Eibar kick off!
48.09
Carlos Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Carl Mary holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Mary sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.57
Nicolas Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Gainza. Albert Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Hidalgo. Gregorio Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.37
Carlos Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Hidalgo. Gregorio Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pena. Eduardo Pena knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.19
Albert Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Mary. Carl Mary shoots from 25 yards but somehow Enrique Prieto manages to keep it out.
57.25
Luke Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto finds some space and shoots from distance but Jose Guerrero Lopez reads it well. Nice keeping!
60.12
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Seb Debrosse replacing Alejandro Cortes and Miguel Alvarez replacing Hugo Gutierrez .
61.21
Juan José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Fernandez collects the pass. Mauricio Fernandez shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
63.01
Nicolas Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Fernandez. Hugo Fernandez makes a probing pass to Albert Gainza. Albert Gainza shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
65.10
Carlos Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Pena. Eduardo Pena shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.53
With a delightful solo run, Seb Debrosse stretches the opposition's defence. Seb Debrosse puts a great ball through. Miguel Alvarez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.53
Albert Gainza threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Pena. Eduardo Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Hidalgo. Gregorio Hidalgo directs the ball goalwards with his head but Enrique Prieto reads it well. Fabulous save!
71.17
Bruno Ferreira sees Seb Debrosse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seb Debrosse knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.46
Seb Debrosse flicks a high ball forward to Morris Cadamarteri who takes it down. Morris Cadamarteri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.33
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Sebastiao Postiga replacing Nicolas Soto .
81.36
Roberto Serrano barges into Sebastiao Postiga. The referee brings Roberto Serrano to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastiao Postiga runs off the knock.
83.31
Sebastiao Postiga advances with the ball. Sebastiao Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.22
Nicolas Arendt flicks a high pass forward to Luke Keane who brings the ball under control. Luke Keane flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez threads the ball through into the box. Morris Cadamarteri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Madrid!
87.19
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Seb Debrosse threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
29.8%
42.9%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Fernandez of Real Madrid

Match Ratings