Match Report
| RCD Espanyol | RCD Espanyol |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Shiv Ram | Shiv Ram | |||||||||||||||||
| Silvio Platini | S. Platini |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Goran Boban | G. Boban | |||||||||
| Adolfo Prieto | A. Prieto |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 83 | | Roberto Pirri | R. Pirri | |||||||||
| Hauke Rummenigge | H. Rummenigge |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 83 |  | Salomon Helin | S. Helin | |||||||||
| Alejandro Carrasco | A. Carrasco | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 74 |  | Sverrir Hermannsson | S. Hermannsson | |||||||||
| Fernando Teixeira | F. Teixeira |  | 67 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Jyri Hyypia | J. Hyypia | |||||||||
| Jean-Claude Tresor | J. Tresor | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Gregorio Cano | G. Cano | |||||||||
| Luis Marrero | L. Marrero |  | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Luis Pardo | L. Pardo | |||||||||
| Martin Cortes | M. Cortes | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 |  | Khalid Bouchiba | K. Bouchiba | |||||||||
| Luis Hierro | L. Hierro | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 |  | Youri Yashin | Y. Yashin | |||||||||
| Geert Nilis | G. Nilis |  | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 |  | Tsubasa Kimura | T. Kimura | |||||||||
| Andy Jacobs | A. Jacobs |  | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 80 | | León Escobar | L. Escobar | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Barcelona start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
0-0Roberto Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Cano. Gregorio Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Platini who gathers it comfortably.
8.34
0-0Luis Marrero chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Goran Boban easily picks it out of the air!
14.29
0-0Jean-Claude Tresor passes the ball forward to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.32
0-0Geert Nilis barges into Roberto Pirri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.32
0-0Salomon Helin clumsily knocks into Luis Hierro. Salomon Helin is given a warning by the referee! Luis Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.34
Luis Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin goes all the way! Youri Yashin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Silvio Platini is on top of it.
22.45
Jean-Claude Tresor surges forward with the ball. Jean-Claude Tresor shoots from 25 yards. Goran Boban easily smothers it.
24.21
Sverrir Hermannsson threads the ball through to Gregorio Cano. Gregorio Cano chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Rummenigge.
28.21
Gregorio Cano passes the ball forward to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Silvio Platini.
30.02
0-1Luis Pardo knocks the ball forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.06
Jean-Claude Tresor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis flicks the ball with his head but Goran Boban is on top of it.
39.39
Khalid Bouchiba kicks a strong pass forward to León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.07
0-1Barcelona are easily keeping RCD Espanyol at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
48.01
Jean-Claude Tresor catches Luis Pardo on the ankles. Jean-Claude Tresor is warned by the referee! Luis Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.10
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.08
Luis Pardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Platini who gathers it comfortably.
59.31
0-1Fernando Teixeira clumsily knocks into Youri Yashin. Fernando Teixeira is warned by the referee! Youri Yashin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.07
Khalid Bouchiba threads the ball through to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
65.21
0-1Fernando Teixeira threads the ball through to Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Claude Tresor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro but the linesman indicates offside!
69.56
Gregorio Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.51
Gregorio Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.28
Gregorio Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball towards León Escobar. León Escobar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.35
Luis Pardo sees a break and surges forward. Luis Pardo lofts in a cross ball towards León Escobar. León Escobar is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.51
Khalid Bouchiba sees space and advances. Khalid Bouchiba knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.36
Sverrir Hermannsson kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Cano. Gregorio Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.22
Luis Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, León Escobar but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Luis Marrero makes a probing pass to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis makes a probing pass to Andy Jacobs but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Youri Yashin 30, 80 León Escobar 73 |