Match Report


EibarEibar     BarcelonaBarcelona
Armenio ParadaArmenio Parada Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Matthew GyanM. Gyan81
G
1captain
G
68Marcos AndresM. Andres
Stefan MalmbergS. Malmberg84
D
2
D
83Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
Carlos MarquezC. Marquez73
D
3
D
77Martin VelascoM. Velasco
Alexandre VarelaA. Varela76
D
4
D
74Alfredo DiezA. Diez
Tomek DeynaT. Deyna76
D
5
M
89Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez
Frederico SaezF. Saez75
M
6
M
85Iago CarecaI. Careca
Jose RubioJ. Rubio79
M
7
M
85Alejandro MenendezA. Menendez
Tonton GrenT. Gren87
M
captain8
M
82Alejandro SotoA. Soto
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez76
A
9
A
83Pedro SaenzP. Saenz
Duncan MatteoD. Matteo77
A
10
A
78Jose IglesiasJ. Iglesias
Sebastian RodriguezS. Rodriguez75
A
11
A
81Daan MeijerD. Meijer
 
Leon de GrootL. de Groot83
D
12
D
73Elena IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Philipp JusterP. Juster94
M
13
M
76Claudio DiezC. Diez
Billy LawB. Law70
A
14
A
68Romero P. CarcedoR. Carcedo

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eibar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.


0.00
Barcelona get the match underway!
4.54
Alexandre Varela runs forward with the ball. Alexandre Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Rodriguez. Sebastian Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marcos Andres comfortably picks it out of the air!
10.56
Alejandro Menendez hits a low pass to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.13
Stefan Malmberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Rodriguez. Sebastian Rodriguez shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.35
Carlos Marquez hits a low pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio plays a quick one-two with Sebastian Rodriguez and rushes in on goal... Jose Rubio tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.36
Alejandro Soto flicks a high ball forward to Daan Meijer who takes it down. Daan Meijer shoots from outside the area but somehow Matthew Gyan manages to keep it out.
27.50
Iago Careca knocks the ball forward to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
28.08
Jose Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Menendez. The referee calls over Jose Rubio and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.36
Carlos Marquez hacks Jose Iglesias from behind! Carlos Marquez is warned by the referee! Jose Iglesias grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Alejandro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Iglesias holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Iglesias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar have changed their lineup with Leon de Groot replacing Tomek Deyna. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Eibar start the second half!
47.57
Felipe Fernandez sees Daan Meijer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daan Meijer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.08
Frederico Saez threads the ball through to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Rodriguez. Sebastian Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Marcos Andres.
49.16
Frederico Saez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Pedro Saenz jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
51.09
Martin Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Saenz collects the pass. Pedro Saenz cuts inside the box! Pedro Saenz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
54.12
Jose Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Rodriguez who takes it down. Sebastian Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marcos Andres!
57.39
Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Saenz who brings the ball under control. Pedro Saenz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.51
Leon de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Gren. Tonton Gren powers a header at goal but Marcos Andres is on top of it.
60.32
Eibar have made 2 substitutions with Philipp Juster replacing Frederico Saez and Billy Law replacing Duncan Matteo .
61.34
Tonton Gren sees Jose Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
65.43
Alfredo Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz knocks the ball to his team mate, Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
66.23
Tonton Gren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster plays the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Marcos Andres.
67.08
Jose Rubio takes a quick corner, playing it short to Leon de Groot. Leon de Groot is dispossessed by a tackle from Iago Careca.
69.24
Leon de Groot flicks a high ball forward to Jose Rubio who takes it down. Jose Rubio deftly passes the ball to Billy Law, releasing him through on goal. Billy Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Martin Velasco. Excellent block.
72.55
Iago Careca flicks the ball to his team mate, Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matthew Gyan manages to gather it comfortably.
73.31
Felipe Fernandez takes the throw-in. Duncan Gemmill lofts the ball long. Daan Meijer shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
78.38
Philipp Juster makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Gemmill.
81.00
Tonton Gren knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio threads the ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Rodriguez. Sebastian Rodriguez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Marcos Andres reads it well. Great save!
83.04
Tonton Gren flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Juster holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philipp Juster knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Rodriguez. Sebastian Rodriguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastian Rodriguez!
89.37
Carlos Marquez hits a low pass to Leon de Groot. Leon de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Billy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Law plays a one-two with Jose Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Billy Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Eibar

Barcelona
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
28.8%
45.5%
25.8%

Scorers
Jose Rubio 21
Sebastian Rodriguez 83
Pedro Saenz 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Rodriguez of Eibar

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Gyan (GK)
8
2.Stefan Malmberg (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Marquez (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Varela (DEF)
7
5.Tomek Deyna (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Saez (MID)
6
7.Jose Rubio (MID)goal scored
8
8.Tonton Gren (MID)
7
9.Jose Fernandez (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Sebastian Rodriguez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Leon de Groot (DEF)
6
13.Philipp Juster (MID)
7
14.Billy Law (ATT)
6

1.Marcos Andres (GK)
8
2.Duncan Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Martin Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Fernandez (MID)
6
6.Iago Careca (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Menendez (MID)
6
8.Alejandro Soto (MID)
7
9.Pedro Saenz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jose Iglesias (ATT)
6
11.Daan Meijer (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
0
13.Claudio Diez (MID)
0
14.Romero P. Carcedo (ATT)
0