Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
2.43
0-0Jonathan Thompson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
3.50
0-0Dietmar Hanke barges into Zvonimir Stanic. Dietmar Hanke is shown the yellow card! Zvonimir Stanic runs off the knock.
12.07
0-0Stephen Campbell passes the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Carlos Diez keeps it out!
14.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Orlando Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke advances with the ball. Dietmar Hanke whips in a cross ball towards Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus directs the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Rizzo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.47
Showing composure, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki cuts inside the box! Hidetoshi Yamazaki makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.26
Nick Mustoe takes it forward alone. Nick Mustoe shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
18.24
Jonathan Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Cruz who takes it down. Ivan Cruz advances inside the box! Ivan Cruz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.13
Orlando Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Thompson who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Markus Rummenigge provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.28
Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
27.11
0-0Jonathan Thompson sees Claudio Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
30.01
0-0Orlando Van Eijk comes in with a late challenge on Hidetoshi Yamazaki. The referee calls over Orlando Van Eijk and shows him a yellow card! Hidetoshi Yamazaki grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.49
0-0Stephen Campbell flicks a high ball forward to David Delporte who takes it down. David Delporte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Lupatelli but the linesman indicates offside!
42.01
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.55
Stephen Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Thompson. Stephen Campbell is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Thompson runs off the knock.
45.00
Jo Kippe passes the ball forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hidetoshi Yamazaki sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
47.55
Stephen Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki cuts inside the box! Hidetoshi Yamazaki takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
48.43
0-0Stephen Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Hanke. Stephen Campbell is warned by the referee! Dietmar Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.12
Zvonimir Stanic makes an attacking run forward. Zvonimir Stanic shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
57.34
Nick Mustoe sees Alessandro Lupatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Lupatelli finds some space and shoots from distance. Carlos Diez gets down and covers it.
59.53
0-1Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.17
Dietmar Hanke hacks Stephen Campbell from behind! Dietmar Hanke is warned by the referee! Stephen Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.10
Sverrir Thorvardarson threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
69.21
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes a quick throw-in. Zvonimir Stanic threads the ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carlos Diez with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
73.34
Dietmar Hanke barges into Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. The referee calls over Dietmar Hanke again and warns him to calm down! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson runs off the knock.
75.43
Dietmar Hanke threads a neat ball through to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.56
Emmanuel Venizelos drives a long ball upfield. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.33
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a beautiful solo run. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.28
Jonathan Thompson hacks Stephen Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Campbell is taking some rough treatment out there!
85.10
Dietmar Hanke slams into Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.48
Zvonimir Stanic knocks the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Carlos Diez!
90.00
Claudio Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Campbell. The referee brings Claudio Guardiola to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hidetoshi Yamazaki of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carlos Diez (GK)
7
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
6
3. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4. Francesco Macchi (DEF)
6
5. Mustapha Nok (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
6
7. Dietmar Hanke (MID)
3
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
6
9. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
10. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
6
11. Claudio Guardiola (ATT)
5
12. Antonio Guardiola (ATT)
0
13. Tomas Alfieri (GK)
0
14. Nicolas Martinez (MID)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
6
3. Jo Kippe (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
7
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
6
7. Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. David Delporte (ATT)
7
10. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
8
12. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
0