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Eibar’s keeper scores but Suarez’s double lifts Atletico seven points clear – The World Game
Luis Suarez was the hero as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid overcame Eibar 2-1 thanks to the Uruguay striker’s late penalty.
Suarez had struck his 10th league goal of the season in the 40th minute of Thursday’s contest, restoring parity after Eibar had taken an early lead through an unlikely source.
With Yannick Carrasco penalised for bundling into Yoshinori Muto, it was Eibar goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic who confidently converted the resultant spot-kick.
Yet Dmitrovic could not save a penalty at the other end, Suarez chipping home to secure a somewhat undeserved victory after he was felled needlessly by Anaitz Arbilla.
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