Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     EibarEibar
Computer Player Computer Player Noel Henry Noel Henry
Gabriel Del SolG. Del Sol62
G
1
G
76Ken ChavarriK. Chavarri
Alex GreigA. Greig77
D
2
D
76Craig LiddellC. Liddell
Rodolfo MoyaR. Moya63
D
3
D
73Abubakari LatuheruA. Latuheru
Gregorio IglesiasG. Iglesias61
D
4
D
73Damiano SotgiaD. Sotgia
Romero P. RomeroR. Romero72
M
5
D
73Abdelmalek DemontA. Demont
Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes71
M
6
M
78Philipp KneisslP. Kneissl
Flavio PreiteF. Preite66
M
7
M
76Renato De AscentisR. De Ascentis
Renzo ManfrediniR. Manfredini55
M
captain8
A
78Modeste NdoM. Ndo
Fernando AguilarF. Aguilar74
A
9
A
75Abel CostaA. Costa
Tony MeyT. Mey71
A
10
A
75Norberto CuevasN. Cuevas
Eugenio KikoE. Kiko69
A
11captain
A
86Damián TapiaD. Tapia
 
Billy GlassB. Glass68
A
12
A
75Roy BergdolmoR. Bergdolmo
Alfredo GarridoA. Garrido62
A
13
M
71Carmine VenturinC. Venturin
Matt HendryM. Hendry60
D
14
A
73Peter ReuserP. Reuser

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Eibar. A crowd of 20,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo  Nieto.


0.00
Eibar kick off!
6.28
With a delightful solo run, Philipp Kneissl stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Norberto Cuevas!
12.31
Philipp Kneissl sees Damián Tapia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damián Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.44
With vision, Romero P. Romero plays the ball forward to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
22.52
Renzo Manfredini knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mey. Tony Mey threads the ball through to Fernando Aguilar but he's offside!
24.04
Renato De Ascentis hits a low pass to Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas lofts in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Gregorio Iglesias comes in with a late challenge on Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.06
Renato De Ascentis flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Costa. Abel Costa shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
Abubakari Latuheru makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis threads the ball through to Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas deftly passes the ball to Abel Costa, releasing him through on goal. Abel Costa tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Eibar have changed their lineup with Roy Bergdolmo replacing Abel Costa.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
48.17
Gregorio Iglesias flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Mey. Tony Mey edges inside the box! Tony Mey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.37
Roy Bergdolmo barges into Gregorio Iglesias. The referee calls over Roy Bergdolmo and shows him a yellow card! Gregorio Iglesias runs off the knock.
59.52
Abubakari Latuheru runs up as Craig Liddell takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Abubakari Latuheru flicks a high pass forward to Renato De Ascentis who brings the ball under control. Renato De Ascentis makes an attacking run forward. Renato De Ascentis lofts in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.09
Flavio Preite comes in with a late challenge on Renato De Ascentis. Flavio Preite is shown the yellow card! Renato De Ascentis stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.48
Renato De Ascentis knocks the ball forward to Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Iglesias.
72.57
Renato De Ascentis advances with the ball. Renato De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gabriel Del Sol had no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
81.20
Rodolfo Moya hacks Renato De Ascentis from behind! Rodolfo Moya is given a warning by the referee! Renato De Ascentis stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.57
Damiano Sotgia threads a neat ball through to Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.42
Renato De Ascentis flicks the ball to his team mate, Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.52
Flavio Preite kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Renato De Ascentis threads a neat ball through to Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eibar! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Eibar
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31%
69%
Play Area
31%
43.7%
25.4%

Scorers
Fernando Aguilar 88
Norberto Cuevas 6, 12, 90
Damián Tapia 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Norberto Cuevas of Eibar

Match Ratings
1.Gabriel Del Sol (GK)
6
2.Alex Greig (DEF)
6
3.Rodolfo Moya (DEF)
5
4.Gregorio Iglesias (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Romero (MID)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Flavio Preite (MID)yellow card
6
8.Renzo Manfredini (MID)
6
9.Fernando Aguilar (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Tony Mey (ATT)
6
11.Eugenio Kiko (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Glass (ATT)
0
13.Alfredo Garrido (ATT)
0
14.Matt Hendry (DEF)
0

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.Modeste Ndo (ATT)
6
9.Abel Costa (ATT)
6
10.Norberto Cuevas (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Damián Tapia (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Roy Bergdolmo (ATT)yellow card
5
13.Carmine Venturin (MID)
0
14.Peter Reuser (ATT)
0