Eibar Edges Past Castellón in a Card-Filled Encounter
Eibar emerged victorious at home against Castellón in a thrilling encounter marked by disciplinary issues. The home side took the lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from B. Jon, assisted by J. Guruzeta.
Castellón pressed for an equalizer but encountered a well-organized Eibar defense. Referee Eder Mallo Fernandez played a prominent role in the match, showing yellow cards to A. Arbilla and J. Guruzeta for Eibar, and to A. Jimenez for Castellón. Additionally, a Castellón goal was disallowed for offside in the 38th minute.
Despite Castellón’s overwhelming possession (65% compared to Eibar’s 35%), attacking effectiveness was key to Eibar’s victory. The home side managed 8 shots, 3 of which were on target, while Castellón, despite their 11 shots, only managed to put 4 on goal.
Eibar secured all three points in a match that promises a promising start to the new season.
Substitutions eibar: at minute 46 A. Madariaga came in and J. Guruzeta went out., at minute 50 S. Alvarez came in and A. Carrillo went out., at minute 64 S. Cubero came in and J. Corpas went out., at minute 64 A. Puertas came in and M. Merquelanz went out., at minute 77 Slavy came in and J. Pascual went out.
Substitutions castellón: at minute 61 T. van den Belt came in and S. Moyita went out., at minute 61 J. Calavera came in and O. Gil went out., at minute 79 I. Suero came in and R. Sanchez went out., at minute 83 P. M. Suner came in and A. Jimenez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Eibar
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Castellón
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