Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 19,988 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Eibar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Eibar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eibar kick off!
2.19
0-0Juan-Carlos Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez sees space and advances. Leonardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.04
0-0Leonardo Hernandez advances with the ball. Leonardo Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Nils Seeler manages to gather it comfortably.
4.52
0-0Leonardo Hernandez passes the ball forward to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Grendi.
8.53
Victor Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.49
Marcos Martin passes the ball forward to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho makes a probing pass to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.03
Christophe Assati passes the ball forward to Victor Crespo. Victor Crespo makes a probing pass to Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.18
0-0Adolfo Pena comes in with a late challenge on Christophe Assati. Adolfo Pena is shown the yellow card! Christophe Assati stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.03
Christophe Assati knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Crespo. Victor Crespo makes a probing pass to Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.36
Illya Sytnyk passes the ball forward to Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.15
Bunji Saito makes a beautiful solo run. Bunji Saito shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.33
Julian Vazquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena takes a shot at goal but somehow Nils Seeler manages to keep it out.
36.19
0-1Victor Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.44
0-1Albacete Balompie are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Eibar's defence.
42.07
Bunji Saito threads the ball through to Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
53.20
0-2Victor Crespo hacks Markus Hitzlsperger from behind! Victor Crespo is warned by the referee! Markus Hitzlsperger stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.58
Juan Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.16
Juan Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nils Seeler who gathers it comfortably.
63.25
Julian Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nils Seeler who gathers it comfortably.
69.19
Damir Peyrlade kicks a strong pass forward to Illya Sytnyk. Illya Sytnyk surges forward with the ball. Illya Sytnyk shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alberto Hierro manages to keep it out.
71.33
Markus Hitzlsperger knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone goes all the way! Craig Johnstone rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nils Seeler!
78.07
Frederico Pascual surges forward with the ball. Frederico Pascual advances with the ball. Frederico Pascual goes all the way! Frederico Pascual rockets a shot on goal. Frederico Pascual scores for Eibar!!
83.38
Christophe Assati flicks the ball to his team mate, Illya Sytnyk. Illya Sytnyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.38
Juan Camacho knocks the ball forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%
Scorers