Match report

Eibar Draws 2–2 With Sporting Gijon In Segunda División

Eibar
Eibar
2–2
FT
Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon
May 20, 2023

Eibar held off Sporting Gijon in an intense match that saw both teams fighting for the lead. Eibar managed to draw 2-2 after falling behind early with a penalty goal from Uroš Đurđević and another goal by Aitor García. The turning point came when Stoichkov scored a penalty, followed by Gorka Blanco's late equalizer that secured the draw.

Key Facts

  • Sporting Gijon took an early lead with a penalty goal from Uroš Đurđević at 19 minutes.
  • Aitor García extended Sporting Gijon's lead to 2-0 with a normal goal at 52 minutes.
  • Stoichkov scored Eibar’s first goal from the penalty spot at 68 minutes, reducing the deficit to 1-2.
  • Gorka Blanco secured the draw for Eibar in the final minute of regulation time, scoring the equalizer.

Lineups

Eibar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 L. Zidane (G)
  • 15 Álvaro Tejero (D)
  • 3 Frederico Venâncio (D)
  • 5 Juan Berrocal (D)
  • 23 Anaitz Arbilla (D)
  • 22 Peru Nolaskoain (M)
  • 8 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 17 José Corpas (M)
  • 19 Stoichkov (M)
  • 21 Álvaro Vadillo (M)
  • 18 Jon Bautista (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 G. Blanco
  • 11 Y. Rahmani
  • 10 Ager Aketxe
  • 13 Yoel
  • 6 Sergio Álvarez
  • 31 Ángel Troncho
  • 2 Chema Rodríguez
  • 7 Quique González
  • 14 Javi Muñoz
  • 1 Ander Cantero

Sporting Gijon

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Iván Cuéllar (G)
  • 2 Guille Rosas (D)
  • 24 C. Izquierdoz (D)
  • 5 Bruno (D)
  • 3 Cote (D)
  • 7 Aitor García (M)
  • 37 J. Varane (M)
  • 33 Nacho Martín (M)
  • 16 Dani Queipo (M)
  • 19 J. Otero (F)
  • 23 U. Đurđević (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 José Marsà
  • 8 Pedro Díaz
  • 32 Diego Sánchez
  • 12 Cristo González
  • 17 Christian Rivera
  • 21 U. Milovanović
  • 13 G. De Amores
  • 29 Jordi Pola
  • 20 J. Carrillo
  • 26 F. Bloch
  • 43 L. Miguel
  • 14 I. Jeraldino

Timeline

  1. Eibar
    7' Eibar Card · Yellow Card
    Álvaro Tejero

    Foul

  2. Sporting Gijon
    16' Sporting Gijon Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Otero
  3. Eibar
    19' Eibar Card · Yellow Card
    Stoichkov

    Argument

  4. Sporting Gijon
    19' Sporting Gijon Goal · Penalty
    U. Đurđević
  5. Sporting Gijon
    45'+5 Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    Ignacio Martín

    Foul

  6. Sporting Gijon
    46' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Queipo · On: José Marsà
  7. Sporting Gijon
    52' Sporting Gijon Goal · Normal Goal
    Aitor García
  8. Eibar
    57' Eibar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Corpas · On: G. Blanco
  9. Sporting Gijon
    57' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ignacio Martín · On: P. Diaz
  10. Eibar
    67' Eibar Var · Penalty confirmed
    Álvaro Tejero
  11. Eibar
    68' Eibar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bautista · On: A. Aketxe
  12. Eibar
    68' Eibar Goal · Penalty
    Stoichkov
  13. Sporting Gijon
    72' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Izquierdoz

    Foul

  14. Sporting Gijon
    73' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aitor García · On: Diego Sánchez
  15. Sporting Gijon
    80' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Varane · On: Cristo González
  16. Sporting Gijon
    80' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Otero · On: Cristian Rivera
  17. Sporting Gijon
    90'+3 Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Izquierdoz

    Foul

  18. Sporting Gijon
    90'+3 Sporting Gijon Card · Red Card
    C. Izquierdoz

    Foul

  19. Eibar
    90' Eibar Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Blanco · Assist: A. Aketxe

Match Stats

Stat Eibar Sporting Gijon
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 58%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 13 0
Total Passes 549 241
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 3
xG
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 458 140
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • Sporting Gijon's early penalty goal and subsequent second goal at 52 minutes gave them a commanding lead.
  • The introduction of key substitutions like Stoichkov and Bautista for Eibar, including the controversial red card to C. Izquierdoz of Sporting Gijon, marked crucial moments in shifting momentum towards an eventual draw.