Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.


0.00
Eibar kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
Eugenio Roman makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Matthew Gyan is on top of it.
16.51
Victor Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Matthew Gyan!
21.49
Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Korey Gruenebaum controls it well on his chest. Korey Gruenebaum shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.16
Scott Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
27.37
Danijel Eloi sees space and advances. Danijel Eloi plays the ball forward to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Tomek Deyna comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
33.02
Ernesto Arias decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronny Favo!
36.03
Andres Hierro threads a neat ball through to Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum advances inside the box! Korey Gruenebaum cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Matthew Gyan keeps it out!
38.23
Tomek Deyna arcs the ball upfield. Sylvain Summerbell knocks in a cross ball towards Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Isaac Grossman. Excellent save.
39.50
Ernesto Arias makes a simple pass to Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.02
Victor Santos pushes up the pitch. Victor Santos threads the ball through to Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson deftly passes the ball to Pedro Ferrer, releasing him through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Pedro Ferrer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
47.21
Ernesto Arias hacks Pedro Ferrer from behind! Ernesto Arias is warned by the referee! Pedro Ferrer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.13
Sylvain Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law shoots from 20 yards. Isaac Grossman easily gets down and covers it.
54.09
Danijel Eloi hacks Mark Dainelli from behind! Danijel Eloi is shown the yellow card! Mark Dainelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.40
Tarik Ramzi chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo José Mari and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sylvain Summerbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.35
Showing composure, Samuel Fonseca laces a through ball forward to Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.14
Eibar have made a substitution with Frederico Saez replacing Philipp Juster .
66.22
Tomek Deyna passes the ball forward to Frederico Saez. Frederico Saez knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Isaac Grossman effortlessly smothers it!
67.35
Eugenio Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.33
Eugenio Roman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eugenio Roman whips in a cross ball towards Sveinn Ingólfsson. Sveinn Ingólfsson makes a deft header. Matthew Gyan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.46
Tarik Ramzi hacks Sveinn Ingólfsson from behind! The referee brings Tarik Ramzi to one side and gives him a warning! Sveinn Ingólfsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.17
Jose Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Law. Billy Law 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 but somehow Isaac Grossman manages to keep it out.
79.32
Eugenio Roman passes the ball forward to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro knocks the ball forward to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
85.26
Ernesto Arias hits a low pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Eugenio Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ferrer. Pedro Ferrer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Korey Gruenebaum through on goal. Korey Gruenebaum makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Matthew Gyan is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
32.9%
40%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Roman of Albacete Balompie

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Gyan (GK)
7
2.Tomek Deyna (DEF)
6
3.Tarik Ramzi (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Arias (DEF)
7
5.Jose Rubio (MID)
6
6.Philipp Juster (MID)
6
7.Mark Dainelli (MID)
6
8.Ronny Favo (MID)goal scored
7
9.Sylvain Summerbell (ATT)
6
10.Billy Law (ATT)
6
11.Arturo José Mari (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Vidal (DEF)
0
13.Frederico Saez (MID)
6
14.Colin Cole (MID)
0

1.Isaac Grossman (GK)
7
2.Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3.Victor Santos (DEF)
7
4.Danijel Eloi (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Korey Gruenebaum (MID)goal scored
8
6.Eugenio Roman (MID)
9
7.Andres Hierro (MID)
8
8.Marcos Prieto (MID)
6
9.Pedro Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sveinn Ingólfsson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Samuel Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Edward Rowett (DEF)
0
13.Francisco Verges (MID)
0
14.Martin Ferrer (ATT)
0