Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off and get the first half underway!
3.34
0-0Fernando Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Johan Curtolo.
10.50
Cristian Kempes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.59
Sebastien Van De Paar makes a probing pass to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.26
0-0Hauke Rummenigge makes a probing pass to Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor knocks the ball forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs goes all the way! Andy Jacobs shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.44
0-0Thomas Johnsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Rummenigge.
21.45
David Villarreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason kicks a strong pass forward to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Prieto.
27.10
Johan Bjarnason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes makes a simple pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Romero P. Castillo manages to keep it out.
28.08
1-0Martin Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs goes all the way! Andy Jacobs rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Johan Curtolo had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
32.38
Sebastien Van De Paar sees space and advances. Sebastien Van De Paar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.41
1-0Johan Bjarnason barges into Sebastien Van De Paar. Johan Bjarnason is given a warning by the referee! Sebastien Van De Paar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.58
Johan Bjarnason threads the ball through to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
38.39
Johan Bjarnason makes a simple pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Romero P. Castillo is on top of it.
39.53
Wim De Vlieger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes sees a break and surges forward. Cristian Kempes whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Romero P. Castillo.
40.46
Adolfo Prieto chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor knocks the ball forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Johan Curtolo!
45.00
Jean-Claude Tresor threads the ball through to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro goes all the way! Luis Hierro shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Johan Curtolo easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
51.36
1-0Sebastien Van De Paar comes in with a late challenge on Johan Bjarnason. The referee calls over Sebastien Van De Paar and shows him a yellow card! Johan Bjarnason stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.00
Fernando Teixeira threads the ball through to Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs goes all the way! Andy Jacobs tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.29
David Villarreal surges forward with the ball. David Villarreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.58
Johan Bjarnason hacks Sebastien Van De Paar from behind! Johan Bjarnason is shown the yellow card! Sebastien Van De Paar stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.50
Johan Bjarnason passes the ball forward to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho flicks the ball with his head. Romero P. Castillo easily smothers it.
66.55
Wim De Vlieger kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason makes a simple pass to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.44
Sebastien Van De Paar makes a simple pass to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yassine Elhamdaoui.
69.13
Sebastien Van De Paar knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Johan Curtolo easily smothers it!
71.06
Cristian Kempes makes a simple pass to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Prieto.
72.44
David Villarreal decides to run forward with the ball. David Villarreal threads the ball through to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann plays a perfect one-two with Pedro Camacho and rushes in on goal... Gunnar Normann shoots from just inside the box but Romero P. Castillo is on top of it.
78.35
Johan Bjarnason decides to run forward with the ball. Johan Bjarnason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Prieto.
81.23
Johan Bjarnason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho plays a perfect one-two with Jersson Paredes and rushes in on goal... Pedro Camacho shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Castillo easily smothers it!
83.02
Thomas Johnsen chips the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Rummenigge.
89.52
Sebastien Van De Paar threads the ball through to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Thomas Johnsen hacks Sebastien Van De Paar from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastien Van De Paar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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Scorers
| Andy Jacobs 28, 53 |