Elijah Gift debuts for Eibar at Ipurua and stands out vs Las Palmas
Last Sunday: 27 minutes, 8 touches and 3 fouls forced as Eibar won 3-1 at Ipurua.
Elijah Gift, on loan from Athletic Club, made his debut for Eibar last Sunday at Ipurua with a showing that turned heads: the Navarrese winger played 27 minutes, had 8 touches and forced 3 fouls.
What he delivered in 27 minutes
Gift made the most of the first chance from Jokin Aranbarri. The 3-1 lead from Martón shaped the game, with Eibar leaning on transitions against Las Palmas. With space, he showed top speed, vertical runs and constant threat, including forcing the sending off of Iñaki.
A debut celebrated with the fans
Until then, Aranbarri had only given him three minutes in the rout at Balaídos. In Ipurua, Gift’s performance ended with a celebratory dance with the stands, and MARCA points out that his display makes him a key option when Eibar is looking to create imbalance wide.
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