Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 17,796 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Eibar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Eibar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Eibar kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
0-0Roberto Gainza decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Gainza shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
4.15
0-0Craig McNeill takes it forward alone. Craig McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Hierro who gathers it comfortably.
8.08
Roberto Gainza threads the ball through to Wes Davies. Wes Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
12.38
Leonardo Hernandez threads the ball through to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
18.06
0-1Leonardo Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona brings the ball forward. Roberto Carmona shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.17
Leonardo Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
30.35
0-1Eibar are easily keeping Athletic Club Bilbao at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.16
Frederico Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Vazquez. Julian Vazquez advances with the ball. Julian Vazquez finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.45
Bakary Heiser makes a probing pass to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
44.33
0-1Craig McNeill makes a simple pass to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez heads the ball goalwards but Alberto Hierro is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
47.03
Craig McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Davies. Wes Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Hierro manages to gather it comfortably.
49.31
Leonardo Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Piacentini who gathers it comfortably.
51.31
0-1Wes Davies comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Pichichi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Pichichi runs off the knock.
54.11
0-1Craig McNeill barges into Juan Camacho. Craig McNeill is given a warning by the referee! Juan Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.49
Roberto Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Davies. Wes Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Pichichi.
59.13
Leonardo Ramos passes the ball forward to Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza threads the ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.45
Julian Vazquez takes it forward alone. Julian Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
71.10
Leonardo Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
78.59
Craig McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Davies. Wes Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.07
Leonardo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Davies. Wes Davies finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alberto Hierro manages to gather it comfortably.
84.01
Roberto Gainza threads the ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé powers a header at goal but somehow Alberto Hierro manages to keep it out.
87.46
Leonardo Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona makes a simple pass to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.22
Leonardo Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cristiano Piacentini manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
29.3%
48%
22.7%
Scorers