Athletic Club 2:2 Eibar — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Gorka Guruzeta scored once and earned a 7.94 rating as Athletic Club fell to a 2-1 defeat to Eibar in a Club Friendly. Malcom Ares opened the scoring for Eibar inside four minutes, and a second-half strike from the visitors proved decisive despite Guruzeta's equaliser midway through the first half.

The contest turned early when Malcom Ares put Eibar ahead in the fourth minute, catching Athletic cold. Guruzeta restored parity in the 26th minute with a composed finish, but Eibar regained the lead in the 33rd minute through an unassisted goal that Athletic's defence failed to deal with. A yellow card for an Athletic player in the 19th minute added to a disjointed first half for the home side.

Statistics painted a picture of parity: both sides had 50% possession, while Eibar earned two corners to Athletic's one — a marginal edge that reflected the visitors' clinical edge. Guruzeta was the standout performer, a forward whose goal and match-high rating of 7.94 made him Athletic's most effective player on the day.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Athletic Club vs Eibar?

Athletic Club 1-2 Eibar (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Malcom Ares (4') for Eibar; Gorka Guruzeta (26') for Athletic Club.

Were there any cards in Athletic Club vs Eibar?

Yellow cards: null (Athletic Club).

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