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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Cordoba. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off!
3.15
0-0Jose Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales skips past Florian Junger! Romero P. Morales looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.06
0-0Romero P. Vicente hits a low pass to Fadel Levet. Fadel Levet makes a simple pass to Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas José Mari. Houssin Kachloul hacks Nicolas José Mari from behind! Penalty not given!!
6.23
0-0Jose Herrera makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas José Mari but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.09
0-0Fadel Levet flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Morales who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.49
1-0With great vision, Nick Mustoe plays the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Pablo Vicente has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.28
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson passes the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.16
1-0Gregorio Vidal hacks Miel Matthijs from behind! The referee brings Gregorio Vidal to one side and gives him a warning! Miel Matthijs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.16
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.10
1-0Mike Hapgood hacks Jose Herrera from behind! The referee warns Mike Hapgood to calm down! Jose Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.52
Kristinn Ingi Lárusson plays the ball forward to Fadel Levet. Fadel Levet flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas José Mari collects the pass. Nicolas José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.11
1-0Florian Junger kicks a strong pass forward to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Pablo Vicente. Excellent save.
39.10
Houssin Kachloul flicks a high pass forward. Nick Mustoe controls it well on his chest. Nick Mustoe plays the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Pablo Vicente!
44.25
Fadel Levet threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales makes a looping header on goal. Danny Rizzo punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cordoba kick off the second half!
47.25
Simion Urzica makes a simple pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pablo Vicente reads it well. Fabulous stop!
49.45
Florian Junger sees a break and surges forward. Florian Junger takes it forward alone. Florian Junger shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Pablo Vicente as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.49
1-0Mike Hapgood takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from David Delporte provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.48
Jose Herrera makes a simple pass to Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Danny Rizzo manages to gather it comfortably.
55.29
Mike Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.02
Fadel Levet flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas José Mari comfortably collects the pass. Nicolas José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Romero P. Morales scores for Cordoba!! That brings them back into the game!
63.25
Florian Junger clumsily knocks into Nicolas José Mari. Florian Junger is warned by the referee! Nicolas José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.25
Jose Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Mike Hapgood. The referee calls over Jose Herrera and shows him a yellow card! Mike Hapgood grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.55
Juan-Carlos Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.25
Houssin Kachloul threads the ball through to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.16
Houssin Kachloul knocks the ball to his team mate, Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica knocks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
73.12
Houssin Kachloul takes it forward alone. With great vision, Houssin Kachloul plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.59
2-1Cordoba have made 3 substitutions with Dietmar Szepan replacing Romero P. Vicente, Victor Guerrero Lopez replacing Jose Herrera and Rui Faria replacing Gabriel Camacho .
79.13
Emmanuel Venizelos flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Vidal who takes it down. Gregorio Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.58
Juan-Carlos Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas José Mari who brings the ball under control. Nicolas José Mari shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gregorio Vidal 14, 73 | Romero P. Morales 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
6
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
7
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
7
6. Mike Hapgood (MID)
6
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
6
8. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
9
10. David Delporte (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
7
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
1. Pablo Vicente (GK)
7
2. Kristinn Ingi Lárusson (DEF)
6
3. Gaspar Andrade (DEF)
6
4. Miel Matthijs (DEF)
6
5. Romero P. Vicente (DEF)
6
6. Fadel Levet (MID)
7
7. Jose Herrera (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Castillo (MID)
6
9. Romero P. Morales (ATT)
8
10. Nicolas José Mari (ATT)
7
11. Gabriel Camacho (ATT)
6
12. Dietmar Szepan (MID)
6
13. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
14. Rui Faria (MID)
6