Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mpal de Ipurua where Eibar play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 16,875 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eibar are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.


0.00
Eibar kick off!
3.23
Alexander Janes flicks a high pass forward to Mustapha de Haan who brings the ball neatly under control. Mustapha de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Schut controls it well on his chest. Jan Vennegoor Schut finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
8.07
Carlos Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Leon Van Der Laan collects the pass. Leon Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Dijkhuizen with no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
12.54
Juan-Carlos Suarez sees Felipe Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Felipe Fuentes stretches the opposition's defence. Felipe Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Eric Dijkhuizen.
15.50
Jose Javier Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fuentes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.24
Mustapha de Haan catches Andres Cortes on the ankles. The referee calls over Mustapha de Haan and shows him a yellow card! Andres Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.39
Seeing Jose Hidalgo's run, Mustapha de Haan quickly throws the ball into his path. Jose Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Schut who takes it down. Jan Vennegoor Schut rushes past Jose Javier Nieto! Some awkward footwork from Jan Vennegoor Schut provides some space. He shoots at goal but Nicolas Dominguez is on top of it.
28.45
Nico Herzog threads a neat ball through to Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé makes a looping header on goal. Nicolas Dominguez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.43
Jose Hidalgo comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Rubio. Jose Hidalgo is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Rubio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.47
Andres Helguera hits a low pass to Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Olembé controls it well on his chest. Bernard Olembé shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
39.23
Jose Hidalgo sees Bakary Götz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Götz flicks a high ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Schut who takes it down. Jan Vennegoor Schut tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.47
Alexander Janes sees space and advances. Alexander Janes passes the ball forward to Bakary Götz. Bakary Götz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thibault Verschuere.
44.26
Nico Herzog comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Nieto. The referee brings Nico Herzog to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Jose Hidalgo barges into Juan-Carlos Suarez. Jose Hidalgo is warned by the referee again! Juan-Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
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. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca kick off!
51.32
Felipe Fuentes flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Rubio who takes it down. Carlos Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Leon Van Der Laan. Leon Van Der Laan makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
54.06
Elena Rodriquez barges into Bakary Götz. The referee brings Elena Rodriquez to one side and gives him a warning! Bakary Götz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.17
Luis Vazquez hits a low pass to Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio finds some space and shoots from distance. Eric Dijkhuizen gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
59.35
Luis Vazquez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luis Vazquez makes an attacking run forward. Luis Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.17
Luis Sanz hits a low pass to Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé directs the ball goalwards with his head but Nicolas Dominguez is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
65.05
Elena Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Van Der Laan. Leon Van Der Laan makes a looping header on goal. Eric Dijkhuizen easily punches it away to safety.
66.56
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha de Haan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha de Haan threads a neat ball through to Bernard Olembé. Bernard Olembé shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RCD Mallorca are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.38
Elena Rodriquez runs forward with the ball. Elena Rodriquez decides to run forward with the ball. Elena Rodriquez shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Felipe Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Leon Van Der Laan collects the pass. Leon Van Der Laan finds some space and shoots from distance. Eric Dijkhuizen easily gets down and covers it.
75.33
Juan-Carlos Suarez catches Jan Vennegoor Schut on the ankles. The referee warns Juan-Carlos Suarez to calm down! Jan Vennegoor Schut hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.22
Jose Javier Nieto threads the ball through to Carlos Rubio. Carlos Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dianboto Fournel.
81.44
Felipe Fuentes makes a simple pass to Leon Van Der Laan. Leon Van Der Laan finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
83.31
Dianboto Fournel catches Luis Vazquez on the ankles. Dianboto Fournel is warned by the referee! Luis Vazquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.14
Jose Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Jan Vennegoor Schut comes in with a late challenge on Andres Cortes. Jan Vennegoor Schut is shown the yellow card! Andres Cortes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 6
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.3333333333333 vs 36.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 28.89%, Midfield: 45.56%, Away team third: 25.56%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Rubio of Eibar

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
5. Luis Sanz (MID)
6
6. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
7
8. Nico Herzog (MID)
6
9. Bakary Götz (ATT)
6
11. Bernard Olembé (ATT)
8

12. Darius James (DEF)
0
13. Brendan Hurst (MID)
0
14. Hugo Carrasco (ATT)
0