Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 18,760 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Eibar and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Morales.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Eibar and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Morales.
0.00
The whistle blows and Eibar get the match underway!
2.09
Abdelmalek Demont flicks a high pass forward. Renato De Ascentis collects the pass. Renato De Ascentis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo makes a simple pass, allowing Norberto Cuevas to run into the box. Norberto Cuevas comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Claudio Diaz happens to be in the right place to block it.
3.39
With vision, Oscar Fuentes plays the ball forward to Roger Sier. Roger Sier plays a quick one-two with Luis Hierro and rushes in on goal... Roger Sier shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.04
Damiano Sotgia knocks the ball forward to Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis makes a probing pass to Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo whips in a cross ball towards Abel Costa. Abel Costa heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.35
Claudio Diaz sees Dale Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Peters threads a neat ball through to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.12
Oscar Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Hibbs. Damien Hibbs skips past Abubakari Latuheru! Damien Hibbs comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.53
Claudio Diaz clumsily knocks into Norberto Cuevas. The referee calls over Claudio Diaz and warns him to calm down! Norberto Cuevas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.20
Abubakari Latuheru makes a probing pass to Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas knocks in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.24
Philipp Kneissl sees Modeste Ndo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Modeste Ndo shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
26.09
Dale Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Crespo. Miguel Crespo rushes past Damiano Sotgia! Some silky footwork from Miguel Crespo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.05
Damiano Sotgia chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Kneissl. Philipp Kneissl sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Costa. Abel Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Claudio Diaz. That should have been a goal!
28.31
Craig Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Kneissl. Philipp Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas whips in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.41
Dale Peters comes in with a late challenge on Renato De Ascentis. The referee warns Dale Peters to calm down! Renato De Ascentis stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.30
Claudio Diaz catches Abel Costa on the ankles. Claudio Diaz is warned by the referee again! Abel Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.30
Free kick to Eibar just outside the area...
39.49
Damiano Sotgia calmly steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Damien Hibbs clumsily knocks into Craig Liddell. The referee calls over Damien Hibbs and warns him to calm down! Craig Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar have changed their lineup with Roy Bergdolmo replacing Norberto Cuevas. Athletic Club Bilbao have changed their lineup with Paul Collins replacing Luis Hierro. The Athletic Club Bilbao players seem much more motivated whilst the Eibar players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
51.07
Abubakari Latuheru knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis flicks a high ball forward to Roy Bergdolmo who takes it down. Roy Bergdolmo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.15
Claudio Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Dale Peters who brings the ball under control. Dale Peters flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Crespo controls it well on his chest. Miguel Crespo shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ken Chavarri!
55.45
Renato De Ascentis decides to run forward with the ball. Renato De Ascentis lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Eugenio Marin!
59.43
Dale Peters flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Crespo controls it well on his chest. Miguel Crespo plays a one-two with Roger Sier and advances towards the goal... Miguel Crespo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
63.38
Oscar Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Kneissl. Oscar Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Philipp Kneissl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.01
Albert Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Peters. Dale Peters passes the ball forward to Roger Sier. Roger Sier makes a simple pass, allowing Damien Hibbs to run into the box. Damien Hibbs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.22
Abubakari Latuheru knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Abel Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. With a superhuman jump, Damián Tapia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Marin with no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
71.40
Philipp Kneissl threads the ball through to Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Albert Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.21
Renato De Ascentis makes a beautiful solo run. Renato De Ascentis kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Bergdolmo but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.18
Renato De Ascentis threads a neat ball through to Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Costa. Abel Costa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.38
Philipp Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Roy Bergdolmo who takes it down. Roy Bergdolmo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Diaz.
78.09
Renato De Ascentis comes in with a late challenge on Dale Peters. The referee calls over Renato De Ascentis and warns him to calm down! Dale Peters runs off the knock.
81.47
Philipp Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Damián Tapia who takes it down. Damián Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Eugenio Marin had no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
84.24
Abubakari Latuheru threads the ball through to Renato De Ascentis. With great vision, Renato De Ascentis plays the ball forward to Abel Costa. Abel Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eugenio Marin is on top of his game. Excellent save!
85.31
Renato De Ascentis surges forward with the ball. Renato De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Costa. Abel Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.12
Damiano Sotgia barges into Damien Hibbs. The referee brings Damiano Sotgia to one side and gives him a warning! Damien Hibbs stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
26%
44.8%
29.2%
Scorers
Damián Tapia 28, 67 Abel Costa 73 Roy Bergdolmo 81 | Damien Hibbs 9 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damián Tapia of Eibar |
Match Ratings
1. | Ken Chavarri (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Craig Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Abubakari Latuheru (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Damiano Sotgia (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Abdelmalek Demont (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Philipp Kneissl (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Renato De Ascentis (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Abel Costa (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Norberto Cuevas (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Modeste Ndo (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Damián Tapia (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Roy Bergdolmo (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
13. | Peter Reuser (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Antonio Jesus (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Eugenio Marin (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Marchanno Van Dinteren (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Albert Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Claudio Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Fernando Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Oscar Fuentes (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Dale Peters (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Damien Hibbs (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Roger Sier (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Miguel Crespo (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Luis Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Christian Marino (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Dado Afanou (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Paul Collins (DEF) | 6 |