Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Eibar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Javier Lozano.
0.00
0-0Eibar start the match!
2.18
0-0Edouard Ferrere decides to run forward with the ball. Edouard Ferrere lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Leon. Miguel Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Leon. Ernesto Leon appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.09
0-0Ivan Roman threads a neat ball through to Edouard Ferrere. Edouard Ferrere makes a probing pass to Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Leon. Ernesto Leon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.12
0-1Gastón Ferrari powers a long ball forward. Ernesto Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham powers a header at goal. Miguel Zubizarreta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.23
0-1Gastón Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Ferrere holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edouard Ferrere flicks a high pass forward. Noel Pearce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Pearce shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Miguel Zubizarreta keeps it out!
18.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Bravo plays the ball forward to David Glass. David Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Diego Modeste smothers it!
21.31
Gastón Ferrari makes a probing pass to Habib Fichaux. Habib Fichaux threads a neat ball through to Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.23
David Glass sees Roberto Vila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Diego Modeste has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.54
Habib Fichaux sees space and advances. Habib Fichaux lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.36
Gastón Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edouard Ferrere. Edouard Ferrere makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Pearce. Noel Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
34.21
Edouard Ferrere threads a neat ball through to Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Leon. Ernesto Leon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Miguel Zubizarreta comfortably picks it out of the air!
36.28
Gastón Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Edouard Ferrere collects the pass. Edouard Ferrere controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Leon. Ernesto Leon whips in a cross ball towards Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.49
1-3Alejandro Bravo threads a neat ball through to David Glass. David Glass flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Sanna who brings the ball under control. Stefan Sanna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.09
David Glass makes a simple pass to Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half. Eibar also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Valencia kick off!
48.29
Jose Javier Peiro flicks a high pass forward to David Glass who brings the ball under control. David Glass sees Stefan Sanna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Sanna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Roman.
51.02
Habib Fichaux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Leon. Ernesto Leon makes a convincing header. Miguel Zubizarreta comfortably picks it out of the air!
54.26
Habib Fichaux threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Leon. Ernesto Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Bravo.
59.04
1-3Edouard Ferrere clumsily knocks into David Glass. The referee warns Edouard Ferrere to calm down! David Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.56
1-3Eibar have made 2 substitutions with Joseph Mettomo replacing Gastón Ferrari and Yurtcan Izzet replacing Darius Keane .
65.30
Noel Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Bravo. The referee brings Noel Pearce to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.15
Edouard Ferrere flicks a high pass forward. Noel Pearce controls it well on his chest. Noel Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.10
Edouard Ferrere passes the ball forward to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Fernandez.
73.07
Edouard Ferrere threads a neat ball through to Jason Clapham. Jason Clapham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.58
David Glass flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Sanna collects the pass. Stefan Sanna whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila heads the ball goalwards but Diego Modeste is on top of it.
77.48
Ivan Fernandez runs forward with the ball. Ivan Fernandez plays the ball forward to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila whips in a cross ball towards David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
78.44
Stefan Sanna clumsily knocks into Joseph Mettomo. Stefan Sanna is given a warning by the referee! Joseph Mettomo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.35
Edouard Ferrere changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edouard Ferrere lofts in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
32.5%
41.6%
26%
Scorers
| David Gascoigne 24 | Jason Clapham 8, 29, 36 Yurtcan Izzet 66, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Clapham of Eibar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Miguel Zubizarreta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miguel Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Youssouf Bonissel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Sanna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Gascoigne (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Julian Castillo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwami Gravelaine (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diego Modeste (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Malcolm Grimandi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gastón Ferrari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ryuu Okamoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Habib Fichaux (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edouard Ferrere (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jason Clapham (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Ernesto Leon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Darius Keane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Noel Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joseph Mettomo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Sanchez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yurtcan Izzet (ATT) | | 8 |