Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Barkero.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eibar and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Barkero.
0.00
Eibar start the match!
3.30
Fernando Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Fernando Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Molina.
9.23
Juan-Carlos Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.12
Carlos Farinos sees Pablo Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Gento.
32.46
Gareth Milligan takes a quick throw-in, which Eddie Serrant takes on the chest. Eddie Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Cortes. Juan-Carlos Cortes sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Cortes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.40
Ernesto Gil decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Patricio Farinos.
39.27
Corner kick to Albacete Balompie. Claudio Delgado plays it to the far post. Eugenio Gento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
44.09
Pablo Molina decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Molina runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Molina whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Romero P. Guardiola!
45.00
Gareth Milligan threads a neat ball through to Miguel Gomez. Miguel Gomez brings the ball forward. Miguel Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off!
47.28
James Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Pirri. Pablo Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.06
Gareth Milligan makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Cortes. Juan-Carlos Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Fernando Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
53.12
Miguel Gomez knocks the ball forward to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.17
Francisco Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Gimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Gimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Pirri. Pablo Pirri heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
57.35
Juan-Carlos Cortes hits a low pass to Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.44
Oscar Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. James Lloyd collects the pass. James Lloyd tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.55
David Caillet catches Ernesto Gil on the ankles. The referee warns David Caillet to calm down! Ernesto Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.50
Ernesto Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.33
Claudio Delgado sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Delgado shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.26
Francisco Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Pirri. Pablo Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Gimenez but the linesman indicates offside!
75.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.24
Ernesto Gil catches Pablo Pirri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Pirri runs off the knock.
78.44
David Caillet flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.35
With some swift thinking, Oscar Gimenez plays the ball forward to Pablo Pirri. Pablo Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards James Lloyd. James Lloyd connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.44
Pablo Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Gil. Pablo Pirri is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Gimenez of Eibar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Patricio Farinos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Molina (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Ivan Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Lloyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Caillet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Farinos (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pablo Pirri (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Oscar Gimenez (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Claudio Sanchez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cataldo Cappellini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Moreno (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Romero P. Guardiola (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ernesto Gil (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
| 4. | Gareth Milligan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Serrant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan-Carlos Cortes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Gomez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Claudio Delgado (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Marcello Piacentini (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Wieland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Rodriguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Galadames (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Gimenez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simone Battistini (DEF) | 0 | |









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