Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Eibar and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.


0.00
The first half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
4.09
Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Summerbell who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort. Kouta Nakata gets down and covers it.
8.52
Tomek Deyna makes a simple pass to Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster makes a probing pass to Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.49
Jose Rubio barges into Mark Nyarko. The referee calls over Jose Rubio and warns him to calm down! Mark Nyarko stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.37
Philipp Gelb barges into Jose Rubio. Philipp Gelb is warned by the referee! Jose Rubio runs off the knock.
22.47
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
26.39
Tarik Ramzi darts forward. Tarik Ramzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.37
Philipp Juster sees Arturo José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kouta Nakata is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.13
Tarik Ramzi threads a neat ball through to Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster hits a low pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reactions from Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien blocks the shot!
42.05
Jose Rubio sees Sylvain Summerbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Summerbell finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kouta Nakata!
45.00
Claudio Izquierdo threads the ball through to Mark Nyarko. Mark Nyarko hits a low pass to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albert Pascual is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Eibar kick off!
47.25
Mark Nyarko threads a neat ball through to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Matthew Gyan had no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
51.23
Tarik Ramzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kouta Nakata with no chance!! Goal for Eibar! That's his third!
54.55
Dario Monetta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Billy Law. Billy Law rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Claudio Izquierdo is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.01
Eibar have made a substitution with Craig Hansen replacing Billy Law .
61.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.32
Mark Nyarko makes an attacking run forward. Mark Nyarko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Matthew Gyan manages to keep it out.
66.08
Jose Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Summerbell who takes it down. Sylvain Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
69.01
Fernando Duran pushes mid-way up the pitch. Fernando Duran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kouta Nakata gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
81.56
Ronny Favo advances with the ball. Ronny Favo whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kouta Nakata manages to keep it out.
83.17
Philipp Juster hits a low pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio sees a break and surges forward. Jose Rubio plays a one-two with Arturo José Mari and rushes in on goal... Jose Rubio tries a spectacular strike. Kouta Nakata gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
85.45
Claudio Izquierdo threads the ball through to Albert Pascual. Albert Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dario Monetta.
89.53
Dario Monetta chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster plays a one-two with Sylvain Summerbell and rushes in on goal... Philipp Juster takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kouta Nakata manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Law of Eibar

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Gyan (GK)
6
2.Tomek Deyna (DEF)
6
3.Dario Monetta (DEF)
6
4.Tarik Ramzi (DEF)
7
5.Fernando Duran (DEF)
6
6.Philipp Juster (MID)
7
7.Jose Rubio (MID)
8
8.Ronny Favo (MID)
7
9.Sylvain Summerbell (ATT)
6
10.Billy Law (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Arturo José Mari (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernesto Arias (DEF)
0
13.Mark Dainelli (MID)
0
14.Craig Hansen (ATT)
6