Match Report


EibarEibar     ValenciaValencia
Noel HenryNoel Henry Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Ken ChavarriK. Chavarri76
G
1
G
80Facundo AvilaF. Avila
Craig LiddellC. Liddell76
D
2
D
73Jean Pierre IsmaëlJ. Ismaël
Abubakari LatuheruA. Latuheru73
D
3
D
78Andres PenaA. Pena
Damiano SotgiaD. Sotgia73
D
4
D
71Fredrik GardnerF. Gardner
Antonio JesusA. Jesus76
D
5
M
82Benjamín FigueroaB. Figueroa
Philipp KneisslP. Kneissl78
M
6
M
80Wilson DavidW. David
Renato De AscentisR. De Ascentis76
M
7
M
86Stephan AmoahS. Amoah
Modeste NdoM. Ndo78
A
8
M
83Christian DilisoC. Diliso
Abel CostaA. Costa75
A
9captain
A
84Nico MüllerN. Müller
Norberto CuevasN. Cuevas75
A
10
A
68Walter BaggioW. Baggio
Damián TapiaD. Tapia86
A
captain11
A
73Martin SakhoM. Sakho
 
Roy BergdolmoR. Bergdolmo75
A
12
D
33Richard MaddisonR. Maddison
Carmine VenturinC. Venturin71
M
13
M
59Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez
Peter ReuserP. Reuser73
A
14
A
70Simon KurthS. Kurth

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eibar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Rodriguez.


0.00
Eibar kick off!
2.21
Fredrik Gardner runs forward with the ball. Fredrik Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio powers a header at goal but somehow Ken Chavarri manages to keep it out.
8.46
Wilson David threads a neat ball through to Nico Müller. Nico Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Liddell.
10.55
Craig Liddell clumsily knocks into Walter Baggio. The referee brings Craig Liddell to one side and gives him a warning! Walter Baggio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.55
Free kick to Valencia just outside the area...
12.41
Nico Müller takes a slow run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
14.35
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward to Abel Costa who brings the ball under control. Abel Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean Pierre Ismaël.
15.52
Craig Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Kneissl. Philipp Kneissl sees Norberto Cuevas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norberto Cuevas plays a one-two with Damián Tapia and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Norberto Cuevas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Facundo Avila.
22.35
Abubakari Latuheru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Kneissl. Philipp Kneissl advances with the ball. Philipp Kneissl shoots from outside the area but Facundo Avila is on top of it.
24.06
Valencia are dictating the run of play here today.
27.31
Philipp Kneissl hits a low pass to Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo whips in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.01
Stephan Amoah threads a neat ball through to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.42
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high ball forward to Norberto Cuevas who takes it down. Norberto Cuevas plays a one-two with Damián Tapia and advances towards the goal... Norberto Cuevas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Facundo Avila keeps it out!
32.34
Stephan Amoah picks a pass forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.14
Jean Pierre Ismaël makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah sees Martin Sakho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Sakho shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ken Chavarri. Excellent save.
36.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.34
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Abel Costa collects the pass. Abel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas whips the ball goalwards with his head but Facundo Avila reads it well. Quality keeping!
45.00
Christian Diliso knocks the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho edges inside the box! Martin Sakho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
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 Abel Costa. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. The Eibar players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Valencia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Walter Baggio catches Abubakari Latuheru on the ankles. The referee calls over Walter Baggio and shows him a yellow card! Abubakari Latuheru runs off the knock.
48.37
Renato De Ascentis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo skips past Fredrik Gardner! Roy Bergdolmo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
49.03
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Modeste Ndo controls it well on his chest. Modeste Ndo whips in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas flicks the ball with his head. Facundo Avila is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.51
Christian Diliso flicks a high ball forward to Walter Baggio who gracefully takes it down. Walter Baggio passes the ball forward but Nico Müller is offside!
57.32
Wilson David flicks a high ball forward to Martin Sakho who takes it down. Martin Sakho runs straight at the defence! Martin Sakho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Damiano Sotgia happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.42
Abubakari Latuheru knocks the ball forward to 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 towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Facundo Avila with no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
63.07
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Roy Bergdolmo controls it well on his chest. Roy Bergdolmo lofts in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Fredrik Gardner clumsily knocks into Norberto Cuevas. Penalty not given!!
67.13
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward to Modeste Ndo who brings the ball under control. Modeste Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
69.02
Stephan Amoah hits a low pass to Nico Müller. Nico Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damiano Sotgia.
71.57
Nico Müller clumsily knocks into Antonio Jesus. The referee calls over Nico Müller and warns him to calm down! Antonio Jesus runs off the knock.
72.42
Antonio Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato De Ascentis. Renato De Ascentis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean Pierre Ismaël.
75.59
Damiano Sotgia launches a long ball forward into the other half. Norberto Cuevas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Gardner.
77.25
Valencia have made a substitution with Simon Kurth replacing Walter Baggio .
78.28
Craig Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Kneissl. Philipp Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
79.05
Wilson David threads a neat ball through to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Sakho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Simon Kurth provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.05
Renato De Ascentis hits a low pass to Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia shoots from distance. Facundo Avila easily gets down and covers it.
85.46
Stephan Amoah sees a break and surges forward. Stephan Amoah skips past Abubakari Latuheru! Some silky footwork from Stephan Amoah provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Eibar

Valencia
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%

Scorers
Norberto Cuevas 49, 59
Simon Kurth 79

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

Match Ratings
1.Ken Chavarri (GK)
7
2.Craig Liddell (DEF)
6
3.Abubakari Latuheru (DEF)
6
4.Damiano Sotgia (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Jesus (DEF)
6
6.Philipp Kneissl (MID)
7
7.Renato De Ascentis (MID)
8
8.Modeste Ndo (ATT)
7
9.Abel Costa (ATT)
6
10.Norberto Cuevas (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Damián Tapia (ATT)
6
 
12.Roy Bergdolmo (ATT)
7
13.Carmine Venturin (MID)
0
14.Peter Reuser (ATT)
0

1.Facundo Avila (GK)
8
2.Jean Pierre Ismaël (DEF)
6
3.Andres Pena (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Gardner (DEF)
6
5.Benjamín Figueroa (MID)
6
6.Wilson David (MID)
6
7.Stephan Amoah (MID)
7
8.Christian Diliso (MID)
6
9.Nico Müller (ATT)
6
10.Walter Baggio (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Martin Sakho (ATT)
7
 
12.Richard Maddison (DEF)
0
13.Enrique Sanchez (MID)
0
14.Simon Kurth (ATT)goal scored
7