Match Report


Graphic Ace
today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Salamanca. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Eibar and Salamanca are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Salamanca start the match!
2.12
Ricardo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Ottofaro. Dario Ottofaro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Marquez easily smothers it!
6.40
Gregorio Nieto chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Patricio Crespo!
9.17
Domenico Pontarollo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dario Ottofaro. Dario Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.14
Jose Javier Martinez makes a simple pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Patricio Crespo.
12.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.36
Bruno Mendes makes a simple pass to Dario Ottofaro. Dario Ottofaro finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.18
Ricardo Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.57
Ricardo Ferrer threads the ball through to Dario Ottofaro. Dario Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
30.48
Domenico Pontarollo makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso goes all the way! Rodolfo Alonso tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.48
Fernando Hernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Soler.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Eibar kicking off!
47.23
Hugo Romero passes the ball forward to Frederic Chimbonda. Frederic Chimbonda passes the ball forward to Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.18
Ricardo Ferrer threads the ball through to Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso plays a perfect one-two with Dario Ottofaro and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Alonso tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.18
Domenico Pontarollo decides to run forward with the ball. Domenico Pontarollo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.41
Gregorio Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.49
Albert Vicente knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ferrer. Ricardo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Ottofaro. Dario Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Adolfo Marquez!
71.59
Domenico Pontarollo chips the ball to his team mate, Dario Ottofaro. Dario Ottofaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Vazquez.
73.44
Frederic Chimbonda kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.46
Pedro Pardo takes it forward alone. Pedro Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.53
Alfredo Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro threads the ball through to Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Patricio Crespo manages to gather it comfortably.
81.54
Pedro Pardo passes the ball forward to Alfredo Sanz. Alfredo Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Vicente.
85.28
Frederic Chimbonda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Crespo of Salamanca
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
27.8%
49.4%
22.8%