Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eibar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier  Marquez.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
2.49
John Fowler threads a neat ball through to Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.44
Andre Neves sees Jose Javier Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Diez plays a one-two with Felipe Zubizarreta and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jose Javier Diez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.07
Francisco Marquez clumsily knocks into Andres Diez. The referee warns Francisco Marquez to calm down! Andres Diez runs off the knock.
10.34
Ernesto Vega sees a break and surges forward. Ernesto Vega makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.42
Francisco Marquez makes a probing pass to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.48
Andres Diez flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Kasmi who takes it down. Erwin Kasmi kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Nieto but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.53
Romero P. Morales flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Nieto controls it well on his chest. Felipe Nieto shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.34
Andre Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta directs the ball goalwards with his head. Julian Ouindi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.37
With imagination, Andres Diez plays the ball forward to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
28.26
Francisco Marquez advances with the ball. Francisco Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
32.36
Albert Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Paulo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.01
Romero P. Morales catches Francisco Marquez on the ankles. The referee calls over Romero P. Morales and warns him to calm down! Francisco Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.20
Andres Diez threads a neat ball through to Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
39.57
Juan Mora sees space and advances. Juan Mora threads the ball through to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Lindemann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
40.27
Andres Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Romero P. Morales catches Daniel Quaresma on the ankles. Romero P. Morales is warned by the referee again! Daniel Quaresma runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eibar appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Eibar kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Francisco Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
48.55
John Fowler makes a simple pass to Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.08
With a delightful solo run, Andre Neves stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.24
Andres Diez knocks the ball forward to Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Martin Rey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.03
Ernesto Vega sees space and advances. Ernesto Vega flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Julian Ouindi!
55.09
Albert Reyes barges into Andres Diez. Albert Reyes is shown the yellow card! Andres Diez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.27
Daniel Quaresma makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Ouindi who gathers it comfortably.
61.45
Albert Reyes makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.48
Andre Neves takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Diez. Jose Javier Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Mora.
66.11
Andres Diez makes a simple pass to Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.10
Andre Neves barges into Andres Diez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Diez runs off the knock.
77.25
Eibar have made 3 substitutions with Jose Pichichi replacing Ernesto Vega, Ivan Marcos replacing Albert Reyes and Anton Engels replacing Jose Javier Diez .
87.29
Guillermo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Ouindi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Jose Pichichi makes a simple pass to Andre Neves. Andre Neves flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Felipe Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
22.1%
46.5%
31.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Fuentes of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Martin Rey (GK)
6
2.Ernesto Vega (DEF)
8
3.Guillermo Guardiola (DEF)
6
4.John Fowler (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Quaresma (MID)
6
6.Francisco Marquez (MID)
6
7.Andre Neves (MID)yellow card
6
8.Albert Reyes (MID)yellow card
5
9.Felipe Zubizarreta (ATT)
6
10.Jose Javier Diez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paulo Nascimento (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jose Pichichi (GK)
6
13.Ivan Marcos (GK)
6
14.Anton Engels (DEF)
6

1.Julian Ouindi (GK)
6
2.Martin Gento (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Vila (DEF)
6
4.Juan Mora (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Herrero (DEF)
6
6.Romero P. Morales (MID)
6
7.Andres Diez (MID)
7
8.Elena Fuentes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Erwin Kasmi (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Lindemann (ATT)
6
11.Felipe Nieto (ATT)
6
 
12.Nick Barry (GK)
0
13.Edmundo Ramirez (MID)
0
14.Miguel Vila (MID)
0