Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson advances with the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson shoots from outside the area. Gary Mccall gets down and covers it.
8.46
Eugenio Pena passes the ball forward to Eugenio Cabrera. With imagination, Eugenio Cabrera plays the ball forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
10.50
0-0David Delporte hacks Kevin Brehme from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Brehme grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.51
With some swift thinking, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki threads a neat, attacking ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from just inside the box but somehow Gary Mccall manages to keep it out.
15.34
0-0Eugenio Cabrera barges into Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Eugenio Cabrera is given a warning by the referee! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson runs off the knock.
16.25
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Adam Salmon controls it well on his chest. Adam Salmon shoots from 20 yards. Danny Rizzo gets down and covers it.
18.47
0-0Zvonimir Stanic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.55
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson advances with the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.34
Kevin Brehme threads the ball through to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.39
Jo Kippe flicks a high pass forward. Simion Urzica collects the pass. Simion Urzica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal plays a one-two with David Delporte and advances towards the goal... Gregorio Vidal comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.13
Eugenio Pena barges into David Delporte. The referee brings Eugenio Pena to one side and gives him a warning! David Delporte runs off the knock.
30.50
Eugenio Cabrera plays the ball forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Junger.
33.39
Jo Kippe makes a probing pass to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Brehme.
39.20
0-0Kevin Brehme barges into Hidetoshi Yamazaki. The referee calls over Kevin Brehme and shows him a yellow card! Hidetoshi Yamazaki runs off the knock.
42.45
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson kicks a strong pass forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
44.37
Florian Junger threads the ball through to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson brings the ball forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gary Mccall manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Villarreal CF start the second half!
49.23
Jo Kippe threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.14
Nick Mustoe plays the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte skips past Kevin Brehme! David Delporte rockets a shot on goal. Gary Mccall comfortably gets down and covers it.
55.10
Nick Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal plays a scrappy one-two with David Delporte and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gregorio Vidal shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
59.27
Steve Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.36
Nick Mustoe makes a probing pass to David Delporte. David Delporte tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.47
Carlos Diez flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cortes who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cortes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.50
0-1Kevin Brehme threads a neat ball through to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Pascual plays a one-two with Patrick Boulebda and rushes in on goal... Enrique Pascual takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Danny Rizzo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.07
Jo Kippe flicks a high pass forward. Zvonimir Stanic comfortably collects the pass. Zvonimir Stanic flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.00
Nick Mustoe hits a low pass to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from outside the area but Gary Mccall is on top of it.
72.50
Houssin Kachloul flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees Hidetoshi Yamazaki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.34
Steve Peckham changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Peckham shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
81.30
Eugenio Pena clumsily knocks into Gregorio Vidal. The referee warns Eugenio Pena again to calm down! Gregorio Vidal stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.27
Simion Urzica threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
84.30
Simion Urzica runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simion Urzica shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.10
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Cortes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Enrique Pascual of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
7
2. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
3. Jo Kippe (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
7
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
9
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
6
10. David Delporte (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
6
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
1. Gary Mccall (GK)
9
2. Eugenio Pena (DEF)
5
3. Gabriel Delgado (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Brehme (DEF)
5
5. Carlos Diez (MID)
6
6. Enrique Pascual (MID)
9
7. Eugenio Cabrera (MID)
6
8. Steve Peckham (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Cortes (ATT)
6
10. Adam Salmon (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Boulebda (ATT)
6
12. Oscar Soler (DEF)
0
13. Alejandro Roman (GK)
0
14. Stephen Hansen (GK)
0