Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Extremadura UD and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Extremadura UD and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
0.00
0-0Extremadura UD start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
0-0Eduardo Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Castillo. Mauricio Castillo sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland flicks the ball with his head but somehow Danny Rizzo manages to keep it out.
4.54
0-1Without breaking stride, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.01
0-1Ruud Kortland barges into Emmanuel Venizelos. Ruud Kortland is warned by the referee! Emmanuel Venizelos runs off the knock.
14.55
Eduardo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Castillo controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Castillo hits a low pass to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.13
1-1Florian Junger threads the ball through to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
22.18
1-1Roberto Romero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.31
1-1Romero P. Rodriquez pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Romero P. Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gomez but the linesman indicates offside!
32.01
Patricio Marin makes a simple pass to Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz threads a neat ball through to Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.52
Kees Nieuwenburg comes in with a late challenge on Nick Mustoe. Kees Nieuwenburg is given a warning by the referee! Nick Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.15
Florian Junger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic makes a simple pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
36.18
Simion Urzica sees Hidetoshi Yamazaki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.15
Without breaking stride, Roberto Romero plays the ball forward to Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.43
Florian Junger flicks a high ball forward to Zvonimir Stanic who takes it down. Zvonimir Stanic changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Zvonimir Stanic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
49.43
Simion Urzica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Cesar Andrade!
53.28
Simion Urzica takes it forward alone. Simion Urzica shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.13
Emmanuel Venizelos takes it forward alone. Emmanuel Venizelos brings the ball forward. Emmanuel Venizelos shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
55.41
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.36
Zvonimir Stanic threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.18
Romero P. Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Romero who takes it down. Roberto Romero threads the ball through to Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.29
1-1Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson decides to run forward with the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson lofts in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte makes a convincing header but somehow Romero P. Rodriquez happens to be in the right place to block it.
63.38
Zvonimir Stanic threads the ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
66.21
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson passes the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki runs straight at the defence! Hidetoshi Yamazaki makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.44
Florian Junger makes a simple pass to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica hits a low pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.16
Roberto Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.19
Mauricio Castillo takes a long throw-in. Roberto Romero threads the ball through to Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Danny Rizzo.
78.01
1-1Mauricio Cruz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eduardo Aguilar takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.23
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson shoots from outside the area but somehow Cesar Andrade manages to keep it out.
81.07
Romero P. Rodriquez hits a low pass to Kees Nieuwenburg. Kees Nieuwenburg flicks a high pass forward. Ruud Kortland controls it well on his chest. Ruud Kortland whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Danny Rizzo effortlessly punches it away to safety.
84.01
Florian Junger flicks a high pass forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson who brings the ball under control. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward to David Delporte who brings the ball neatly under control. David Delporte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Marin.
85.44
Roberto Romero receives the ball from a throw-in from Kees Nieuwenburg. Roberto Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez flicks the ball with his head but Danny Rizzo is on top of his game. Well saved!
89.48
Roberto Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cesar Andrade (GK)
7
2. Romero P. Rodriquez (DEF)
7
3. Eduardo Aguilar (DEF)
6
4. Patricio Marin (DEF)
6
5. Mauricio Castillo (MID)
6
6. Roberto Romero (MID)
7
7. Kees Nieuwenburg (MID)
6
8. Mauricio Cruz (MID)
6
9. Juan Jimenez (ATT)
7
10. Ruud Kortland (ATT)
9
11. Rafael Gomez (ATT)
6
12. Enrique Carrasco (GK)
0
13. Duncan Mckinlay (MID)
0
14. Eugenio Carcedo (GK)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
8
2. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
7
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
9
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
7
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
6
10. David Delporte (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
9
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0