Eibar overcome adversity to beat Villarreal B

An Eibar side weighed down by seven absentees due to injuries and suspensions were able to overcome adversity and take all three points against Villarreal B, who they beat 2-0 with a strong display from the Armeros.

Garitano's team started the match very well, with a dynamic and free-flowing style that allowed them to dominate the match against a demanding opponent willing to take the initiative as soon as they had the chance to do so.

The first scare was for the Armeros in the 22nd minute with a move on the left flank that culminated in a shot that was saved by Venancio when it was goalbound.

In the 31st minute the first goal of the match arrived. After a corner kick by Matheus from the left, Yanis Rahmani took advantage of the rebounded clearance to score with an accurate right-footed shot.

Stoichkov then had a chance to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute, but he failed to find Giani, who saved his shot.

The triple substitution made by Villarreal B at the start of the second half gave more consistency to the away team, who found their way back into the game. In the 67th minute, Luca did his best to deny a dangerous shot by Fer Niño from inside the area.

In the 71st minute, Ager Aketxe took a direct free kick from distance and after the goalkeeper's hurried rebound, Stoichkov was on the verge of scoring but was again stopped by the Villarreal B goalkeeper.

It turned out to be Aketxe himself who sealed the win in the 83rd minute with a left-footed shot just inside the post after Nolaskoain's header.

In addition to earning three very important points, the match served to share support for Imanol after his serious injury, with the players taking to the field wearing a t-shirt with the slogan "stay strong"), and also to celebrate the return of Gustavo Blanco Leschuk after two months out with injury.