Match Report
| Eibar | Eibar |  |  | Valencia | Valencia | ||||||||||||||||
| Armenio Parada | Armenio Parada | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Gyan | M. Gyan |  | 81 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Rafael Moreira | R. Moreira | |||||||||
| Stefan Malmberg | S. Malmberg |  | 84 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Juan Montero | J. Montero | |||||||||
| Dario Monetta | D. Monetta |  | 73 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 69 |  | Andy Harley | A. Harley | ||||||||
| Gabriel Cabrera | G. Cabrera | | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Olivier Basto | O. Basto | |||||||||
| Leon de Groot | L. de Groot |  | 83 | D | | 5 | | D | 68 | | Jesper De Vogt | J. De Vogt | |||||||||
| Mark Dainelli | M. Dainelli | | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Felipe Leon | F. Leon | |||||||||
| Philipp Juster | P. Juster |  | 94 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Jean-Michel Irles | J. Irles | |||||||||
| Frederico Saez | F. Saez | | 75 | M | | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Ali Bruno | A. Bruno | ||||||||
| Sylvain Summerbell | S. Summerbell | | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 |  | Piotr Gadocha | P. Gadocha | |||||||||
| Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo |  | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Edouard Blanc | E. Blanc | |||||||||
| Arturo José Mari | A. José Mari | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 |  | Rafael Tapia | R. Tapia | |||||||||
| Tarik Ramzi | T. Ramzi |  | 79 | D | | 12 | | M | 69 | | Pius Van Kouwen | P. Van Kouwen | |||||||||
| Jose Rubio | J. Rubio | | 79 | M | | 13 | | M | 68 | | Graham Cooke | G. Cooke | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 70 | A | | 14 | | D | 67 | | Dianboto Dacourt | D. Dacourt | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Valencia. A crowd of 19,566 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
0.00
0-0Eibar kick off and get the match underway!
2.51
0-0Olivier Basto makes a simple pass to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Dainelli.
6.28
Frederico Saez threads a neat ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.51
0-0Olivier Basto hacks Philipp Juster from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Juster stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.46
Philipp Juster flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Summerbell who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.46
0-0Philipp Juster knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance. Rafael Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
16.05
0-0Gabriel Cabrera hacks Edouard Blanc from behind! The referee brings Gabriel Cabrera to one side and gives him a warning! Edouard Blanc hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.04
Dario Monetta threads the ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
20.29
0-0Sylvain Summerbell comes in with a very late challenge on Andy Harley. The referee motions to Sylvain Summerbell to come over. It's a red card!! Andy Harley runs off the knock.
22.02
0-0Dario Monetta flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Juster who takes it down. Philipp Juster threads a neat ball through to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.23
Andy Harley catches Arturo José Mari on the ankles. Andy Harley is shown the yellow card! Arturo José Mari runs off the knock.
33.56
1-0Philipp Juster plays the ball forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.52
Felipe Leon flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Tapia who takes it down. Rafael Tapia plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Michel Irles and advances towards the goal... Rafael Tapia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
40.40
Ali Bruno flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
42.30
Jesper De Vogt chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles sees Felipe Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon de Groot.
45.00
Andy Harley makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Michel Irles holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Michel Irles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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 Tarik Ramzi replacing Gabriel Cabrera. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Valencia kick off!
53.04
Dario Monetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster threads a neat ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.47
Jean-Michel Irles chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Matthew Gyan.
55.22
1-0Ali Bruno takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dario Monetta reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.24
Andy Harley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Harley makes a defence splitting pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.54
Ali Bruno chips the ball to his team mate, Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tarik Ramzi.
65.47
Jean-Michel Irles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tarik Ramzi.
67.49
Showing composure, Jesper De Vogt laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles brings the ball forward. Jean-Michel Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
71.03
Jesper De Vogt sees Jean-Michel Irles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Michel Irles hits a low pass to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Matthew Gyan effortlessly smothers it!
73.41
Mark Dainelli sees Arturo José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.17
2-1Jesper De Vogt passes the ball forward to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Philipp Juster catches Piotr Gadocha on the ankles. Piotr Gadocha appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.34
Andy Harley threads a neat ball through to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon hits a low pass to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Dainelli.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
27.9%
43%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo José Mari of Eibar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Gyan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefan Malmberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dario Monetta (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Dainelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Philipp Juster (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frederico Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sylvain Summerbell (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 10. | Duncan Matteo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Arturo José Mari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tarik Ramzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Rubio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Law (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Harley (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Jesper De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean-Michel Irles (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Piotr Gadocha (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Tapia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 0 | |