Match Report
| Eibar | Eibar |  |  | Elche CF | Elche CF | ||||||||||||||||
| Armenio Parada | Armenio Parada | Manny King | Manny King | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Gyan | M. Gyan |  | 81 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Eric Ahrens | E. Ahrens | |||||||||
| Tomek Deyna | T. Deyna |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Adolfo Ramos | A. Ramos | |||||||||
| Tarik Ramzi | T. Ramzi |  | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 |  | Arnold Parker | A. Parker | |||||||||
| Carlos Marquez | C. Marquez | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Teddy Roberts | T. Roberts | |||||||||
| Abel Barros | A. Barros |  | 69 | D | | 5 | | D | 72 |  | Claude Ouédec | C. Ouédec | |||||||||
| Jose Rubio | J. Rubio | | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 |  | Dayo Brevi | D. Brevi | |||||||||
| Mark Dainelli | M. Dainelli | | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 | | Guillermo Medina | G. Medina | |||||||||
| Tonton Gren | T. Gren |  | 87 | M |  | | 8 | | | M | 77 | | Juan Garrido | J. Garrido | |||||||
| Sylvain Summerbell | S. Summerbell | | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Luis Varela | L. Varela | |||||||||
| Duncan Matteo | D. Matteo |  | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Arturo José Mari | A. José Mari | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Scott Wise | S. Wise | |||||||||
| Dario Monetta | D. Monetta | | 73 | D | | 12 | | M | 74 |  | Iwan Smits | I. Smits | |||||||||
| Philipp Juster | P. Juster |  | 94 | M | | 13 | | M | 75 | | Miguel Almeida | M. Almeida | |||||||||
| Billy Law | B. Law | | 70 | A | | 14 | | M | 73 | | Hugo Calvo | H. Calvo | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off and get the match underway!
6.45
0-0Tonton Gren flicks a high ball forward to Arturo José Mari who takes it down. Arturo José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Eric Ahrens. What a save!
9.39
0-0Mark Dainelli hits a low pass to Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.29
Teddy Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Gary Greig controls it well on his chest. Gary Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matthew Gyan manages to gather it.
15.13
Jose Rubio laces a through ball forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari powers a header at goal but somehow Eric Ahrens manages to keep it out.
18.09
0-0Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Mark Dainelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Dainelli passes the ball forward but Jose Rubio is offside!
20.05
0-0Sylvain Summerbell catches Arnold Parker on the ankles. Sylvain Summerbell is warned by the referee! Arnold Parker runs off the knock.
21.36
0-0Jose Rubio hacks Juan Garrido from behind! Jose Rubio is shown the yellow card! Juan Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.53
1-0Carlos Marquez runs forward with the ball. Carlos Marquez makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Matteo scores for Eibar!!
39.27
Tarik Ramzi makes a probing pass to Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell sees Tonton Gren just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Tonton Gren provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
42.02
Jose Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari plays a one-two with Sylvain Summerbell and advances towards the goal... Arturo José Mari takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar have changed their lineup with Dario Monetta replacing Carlos Marquez. Elche CF appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Eibar kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Tarik Ramzi sees space and advances. Tarik Ramzi makes a beautiful solo run. Tarik Ramzi knocks the ball forward to Duncan Matteo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.46
1-0Mark Dainelli catches Guillermo Medina on the ankles. The referee calls over Mark Dainelli and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Medina carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.06
Arnold Parker makes a simple pass to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks the ball forward to Juan Garrido but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.10
Tomek Deyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Dainelli. Mark Dainelli makes a probing pass to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo shoots from outside the area. Eric Ahrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
59.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Garrido plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
61.40
With great vision, Mark Dainelli plays the ball forward to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
63.08
1-0Tonton Gren runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tonton Gren knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
65.25
Dayo Brevi knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Varela. Luis Varela shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
69.35
Guillermo Medina hits a low pass to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido finds some space and shoots from distance but Matthew Gyan is on top of his game. Good keeping!
71.47
Jose Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Roberts. The referee warns Jose Rubio to calm down! Teddy Roberts grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.44
Duncan Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Summerbell who takes it down. Sylvain Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.58
Tonton Gren threads a neat ball through to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.25
1-0Teddy Roberts sees Dayo Brevi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dayo Brevi decides to run forward with the ball. Dayo Brevi whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Tomek Deyna's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
80.12
1-0Dayo Brevi takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Abel Barros reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.14
Juan Garrido makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Wise. Scott Wise lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Varela. Luis Varela directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Matthew Gyan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.39
Tonton Gren passes the ball forward to Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Eric Ahrens easily smothers it!
90.00
Tarik Ramzi takes it forward alone. Tarik Ramzi threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claude Ouédec.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
5
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
22%
48.8%
29.3%
Scorers
| Duncan Matteo 34 | Luis Varela 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Matteo of Eibar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Gyan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tomek Deyna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tarik Ramzi (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Carlos Marquez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Abel Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Rubio (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Mark Dainelli (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Tonton Gren (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sylvain Summerbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Matteo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Arturo José Mari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dario Monetta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Philipp Juster (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Law (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnold Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Roberts (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dayo Brevi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Medina (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luis Varela (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Wise (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Iwan Smits (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Calvo (MID) | 0 | |