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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Valencia. A crowd of 17,589 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.


0.00
The whistle blows and Eibar get the match underway!
2.57
Daniel Alonso makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.03
Frederico Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Alonso.
15.21
Alexandre Varela flicks a high pass forward to Tomek Deyna who brings the ball under control. Tomek Deyna threads the ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.29
Billy Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
21.40
Olivier Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno makes a simple pass, allowing Edouard Blanc to run into the box. Edouard Blanc shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.27
Philipp Juster flicks a high ball forward to Billy Law who takes it down. Billy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Dainelli. Mark Dainelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Giovanni Ganci has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.55
Mark Dainelli flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Juster collects the pass. Philipp Juster runs straight at the defence! Philipp Juster shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eibar!
32.03
Mark Dainelli hits a low pass to Billy Law. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.36
Andy Harley kicks a strong pass forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc finds some space and shoots from distance. Matthew Gyan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.09
Pius Van Kouwen surges forward with the ball. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomek Deyna.
44.55
Frederico Saez threads the ball through to Arturo José Mari. Arturo José Mari shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eibar players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.12
Philipp Juster hits a low pass to Mark Dainelli. Mark Dainelli whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.37
Mauricio Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Vila. Luis Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomek Deyna.
53.31
Tomek Deyna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster threads the ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Sylvain Summerbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Giovanni Ganci manages to gather it easily.
60.01
Eibar have made a substitution with Craig Hansen replacing Billy Law .
69.05
Frederico Saez decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Giovanni Ganci. What a great pair of hands!
71.36
Ali Bruno chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Varela.
77.49
Pius Van Kouwen sees Edouard Blanc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edouard Blanc plays a one-two with Luis Vila and rushes in on goal... Philipp Juster hacks Edouard Blanc from behind! Penalty not given!!
81.40
Eibar are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
87.57
Dianboto Dacourt sees space and advances. Dianboto Dacourt lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Vila. Luis Vila directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
89.25
Philipp Juster flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hansen controls it well on his chest. Craig Hansen puts a great ball through. Sylvain Summerbell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.7222222222222 vs 40.2777777777778
Play Area
Home team third: 19.44%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 30.56%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Dainelli of Eibar

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Matthew Gyan (GK)
6
2. Tomek Deyna (DEF)
7
3. Tarik Ramzi (DEF)
6
5. Leon de Groot (DEF)
6
9
7. Mark Dainelli (MID)
9
7
10. Billy Law (ATT)
7

12. Ernesto Arias (DEF)
0
13. Jose Rubio (MID)
0
14. Craig Hansen (ATT)
6

2. Andy Harley (DEF)
6
3. Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Alonso (DEF)
7
6. Felipe Leon (MID)
6
7. Ali Bruno (MID)
6
6
9. Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10. Luis Vila (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Saez (ATT)
7

12. Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13. Filipe Martins (DEF)
0
0