Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Camp Nou where RCD Espanyol play Villarreal CF in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the match!
3.31
0-0Luis Marrero threads the ball through to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Suarez easily smothers it!
8.35
0-0Jean-Claude Tresor threads the ball through to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.19
Daniel Carvalho advances with the ball. Daniel Carvalho shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Romero P. Castillo manages to gather it comfortably.
14.15
Marco Nieto makes a simple pass to Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Romero P. Castillo.
16.21
Luis Pastor takes it forward alone. Luis Pastor shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Romero P. Castillo.
20.51
0-0Villarreal CF are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RCD Espanyol's defence.
21.13
0-1Luis Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssouf Thomert. Youssouf Thomert makes a simple pass to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.43
Luis Marrero kicks a strong pass forward to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gabriel Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.40
1-1Adolfo Prieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor passes the ball forward to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Pennant.
33.34
Sebastien Van De Paar threads the ball through to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.11
Nils Wieland chips the ball to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis goes all the way! Geert Nilis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
38.18
Luis Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
40.37
Jean-Claude Tresor chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Geert Nilis!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off!
47.44
Nils Wieland chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.25
2-1Daniel Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Nils Wieland. Daniel Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Nils Wieland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.12
Luis Pastor knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Castillo easily smothers it!
59.20
Mohammed Aliyu advances with the ball. Mohammed Aliyu whips in a cross ball towards Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Romero P. Castillo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.46
Luis Marrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gabriel Suarez easily picks it out of the air!
65.19
Mohammed Aliyu passes the ball forward to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.39
Luis Marrero knocks the ball forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.31
Luis Marrero takes it forward alone. Luis Marrero shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.09
Luis Marrero brings the ball forward. Luis Marrero shoots from 20 yards. Gabriel Suarez easily smothers it.
73.55
Ivan Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Nieto. Marco Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Romero P. Castillo.
77.43
Sebastien Van De Paar passes the ball forward to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.26
2-2Nils Wieland catches Luis Pastor on the ankles. The referee calls over Nils Wieland and warns him to calm down! Luis Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.19
Daniel Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza lofts in a cross ball towards Youssouf Thomert. Youssouf Thomert powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.30
2-2Hauke Rummenigge hacks Youssouf Thomert from behind! The referee calls over Hauke Rummenigge and shows him a yellow card! Youssouf Thomert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Sforza of Villarreal CF
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
| Andy Jacobs 27 Geert Nilis 40 | Nico Sforza 21, 59 |