Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,295 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eibar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Torres.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eibar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Torres.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off!
4.42
0-0Philipp Kneissl passes the ball forward to Abel Costa. Abel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.08
0-0Marcos Pastor comes in with a late challenge on Damiano Sotgia. Marcos Pastor is shown the yellow card! Damiano Sotgia runs off the knock.
16.41
0-0Pablo Iglesias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Nieto. Claudio Nieto sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abubakari Latuheru.
18.04
1-0Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Damián Tapia controls it well on his chest. Damián Tapia plays a one-two with Norberto Cuevas and advances towards the goal... Damián Tapia shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Oliver Overath, sees it late!! Goal for Eibar!
21.46
Maurizio Di Biagio hacks Renato De Ascentis from behind! Maurizio Di Biagio is shown the yellow card! Renato De Ascentis runs off the knock.
22.53
Abubakari Latuheru flicks a high pass forward to Renato De Ascentis who brings the ball under control. Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Abel Costa collects the pass. Abel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eibar!
28.54
Renato De Ascentis makes a beautiful solo run. Renato De Ascentis lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.06
Renato De Ascentis threads a neat ball through to Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas lofts in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Damián Tapia!
40.32
Philipp Kneissl sees space and advances. Philipp Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eibar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar have changed their lineup with Roy Bergdolmo replacing Abel Costa. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Eibar start the second half!
47.01
Roberto Marques flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Mendes controls it well on his chest. Bruno Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.57
4-0Seeing a gap ahead, Abubakari Latuheru plays the ball forward to Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis knocks the ball forward to Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
51.08
Philipp Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Overath smothers it!
53.12
Kevin Ziege makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Ziege shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ken Chavarri.
54.09
4-0Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Kevin Ziege chips it out wide. Ignacio Helder tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.35
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high ball forward to Roy Bergdolmo who takes it down. Roy Bergdolmo knocks in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. With a superhuman jump, Modeste Ndo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Oliver Overath didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.30
Claudio Nieto clumsily knocks into Renato De Ascentis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Renato De Ascentis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.41
Abubakari Latuheru threads the ball through to Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward to Roy Bergdolmo who brings the ball under control. Roy Bergdolmo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Oliver Overath.
61.26
4-0Damiano Sotgia takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ignacio Helder gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
65.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Renato De Ascentis plays the ball forward to Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.43
Abubakari Latuheru passes the ball forward to Philipp Kneissl. Philipp Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.13
4-0Modeste Ndo comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Iglesias. The referee brings Modeste Ndo to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Iglesias runs off the knock.
77.14
4-0RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Helguera replacing Pablo Iglesias and Carlos Gonzalez replacing Bruno Mendes .
84.29
Craig Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Kneissl. Philipp Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo whips in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Oliver Overath!
87.10
Renato De Ascentis flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo whips in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Oliver Overath!
90.00
Philipp Kneissl makes an attacking run forward. Philipp Kneissl shoots from 25 yards but Oliver Overath reads it well. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
12
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.1%
27.9%
Play Area
27.9%
41.2%
30.9%
Scorers
| Damián Tapia 18, 33 Modeste Ndo 23 Norberto Cuevas 40 |
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. | Antonio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Kneissl (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Renato De Ascentis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Modeste Ndo (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Abel Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Norberto Cuevas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Damián Tapia (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Roy Bergdolmo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Carmine Venturin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Peter Reuser (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Overath (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pascal Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ignacio Helder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Di Biagio (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Bruno Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio Nieto (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Marcos Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcos Pastor (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Helguera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlos Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Blanco (GK) | 0 | |