Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eibar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eibar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
2.03
Yassine Hammadou knocks the ball forward to Ronny Favo. Ronny Favo whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.24
Claudio Diez plays the ball forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.16
Jose Rubio knocks the ball forward to Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
15.19
Tomek Deyna comes in with a late challenge on Abel Castro. The referee calls over Tomek Deyna and shows him a yellow card! Abel Castro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.36
Alejandro Fernandez hits a low pass to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.16
Alejandro Soto catches Dennis Williamson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Williamson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
With great vision, Enrique Serrano plays the ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
24.34
Jeroen Latuheru brings the ball forward. Jeroen Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Saez controls it well on his chest. Frederico Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Izquierdo.
26.01
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Diez collects the pass. Claudio Diez sees Francisco Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Crespo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
27.36
Jose Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Summerbell. Sylvain Summerbell cuts inside the box! Sylvain Summerbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.24
Guillermo Guardiola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guillermo Guardiola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeroen Latuheru.
33.15
Enrique Serrano makes a simple pass to Anton Kohler. Anton Kohler flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Fernandez who takes it down. Alejandro Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
34.03
Anton Kohler decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Kohler sees Francisco Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Crespo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
36.27
Jose Roman flicks a high pass forward to Abel Castro who brings the ball under control. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.38
Guillermo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Crespo controls it well on his chest. Francisco Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Eibar kicking off!
48.33
Anton Kohler barges into Dennis Williamson. The referee warns Anton Kohler to calm down! Dennis Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.15
Anton Kohler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Spencer Wiltord had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
57.46
Jose Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.53
Jeroen Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rubio collects the pass. Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Williamson collects the pass. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Rubio!
63.15
Elena Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Anton Kohler. Anton Kohler threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Fernandez. Alejandro Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Duran.
67.06
Frederico Saez makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Saez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Izquierdo.
72.05
Alejandro Fernandez clumsily knocks into Fernando Duran. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Duran hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.49
Enrique Serrano catches Dennis Williamson on the ankles. The referee brings Enrique Serrano to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.49
Free kick to Eibar just outside the area...
76.50
Dennis Williamson slowly runs up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
77.53
Eibar have made 2 substitutions with Arturo José Mari replacing Ronny Favo and Vincenzo Milosevic replacing Teddy Bishop .
78.59
Francisco Crespo makes a simple pass to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Duran.
79.37
Francisco Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.08
Elena Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Wiltord who gathers it comfortably.
89.24
Guillermo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Spencer Wiltord manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.9%
69.1%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Crespo of Barcelona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Spencer Wiltord (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomek Deyna (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Jeroen Latuheru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Duran (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yassine Hammadou (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronny Favo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Rubio (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Frederico Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sylvain Summerbell (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Teddy Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mike Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arturo José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Milosevic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lucian Nanu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elena Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enrique Serrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Kohler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Fernandez (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 6. | Guillermo Guardiola (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Claudio Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Soto (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 10. | Francisco Crespo (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Abel Castro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Alfredo Diez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |














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