Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 19,134 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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!
3.58
0-0Jose Herrera barges into Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. The referee brings Jose Herrera to one side and gives him a warning! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.45
0-0Houssin Kachloul threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from outside the area. Frederico Munoz gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
12.58
0-0Jose Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.47
Jose Herrera knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho makes a deft header but Danny Rizzo is on top of it.
15.03
0-0Jose Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales puts a great ball through. Nicolas José Mari runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.41
Houssin Kachloul brings the ball forward. Houssin Kachloul takes it forward alone. Houssin Kachloul shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
18.27
Arno Matthäus hacks Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson from behind! The referee calls over Arno Matthäus and warns him to calm down! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.09
Mike Hapgood takes it forward alone. Mike Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Frederico Munoz.
21.31
1-0It's a corner kick which Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes quickly, playing the ball short to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Frederico Munoz had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
24.46
Arno Matthäus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arno Matthäus plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas José Mari and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arno Matthäus comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Danny Rizzo is on top of it.
30.29
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
32.07
Miel Matthijs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Herrera. With some swift thinking, Jose Herrera plays the ball forward to Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.30
Mike Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.09
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees Alessandro Lupatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.35
Florian Junger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees space and advances. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
38.12
With imagination, Zvonimir Stanic plays the ball forward to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia makes a probing pass to Alessandro Lupatelli but he's offside!
39.05
Nick Mustoe makes a probing pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Frederico Munoz.
42.43
Victor Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Fadel Levet. Fadel Levet flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Morales who takes it down. Romero P. Morales whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
49.26
Mike Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki cuts inside the box! Hidetoshi Yamazaki takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Frederico Munoz with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
53.57
Victor Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Levet controls it well on his chest. Fadel Levet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho connects with a diving header. Danny Rizzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
54.12
Mike Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
59.18
Gabriel Camacho catches Florian Junger on the ankles. The referee warns Gabriel Camacho to calm down! Florian Junger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.35
Arno Matthäus threads the ball through to Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
63.36
2-0Terry Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Hapgood. Mike Hapgood threads the ball through to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.49
Terry Ball arcs the ball upfield. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
67.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Arno Matthäus picks a pass forward to Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Danny Rizzo.
69.28
Fadel Levet flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Camacho who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
72.47
Houssin Kachloul comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas José Mari. Houssin Kachloul is warned by the referee! Nicolas José Mari runs off the knock.
72.47
2-0Free kick to Cordoba just outside the area...
73.39
Romero P. Morales takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
75.47
Mike Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
77.44
2-0Cordoba have made 3 substitutions with Juan-Carlos Castillo replacing Miel Matthijs, Dietmar Szepan replacing Arno Matthäus and Rui Faria replacing Gabriel Camacho .
83.05
Florian Junger punts the ball hopefully upfield. Alessandro Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Munoz who gathers it comfortably.
85.31
2-0Fadel Levet threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Houssin Kachloul blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.26
Victor Guerrero Lopez hacks Hidetoshi Yamazaki from behind! The referee brings Victor Guerrero Lopez to one side and gives him a warning! Hidetoshi Yamazaki hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.57
Terry Ball darts forward. Terry Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Jose Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. The referee calls over Jose Herrera again and warns him to calm down! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Danny Rizzo (GK)
8
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
7
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
8
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
8
7. Mike Hapgood (MID)
9
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
8
10. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
9
12. David Delporte (ATT)
0
13. Jo Kippe (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
0
1. Frederico Munoz (GK)
7
2. Kristinn Ingi Lárusson (DEF)
6
3. Romero P. Vicente (DEF)
6
4. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Miel Matthijs (DEF)
6
6. Fadel Levet (MID)
6
7. Arno Matthäus (MID)
7
8. Jose Herrera (MID)
6
9. Romero P. Morales (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas José Mari (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Camacho (ATT)
6
12. Juan-Carlos Castillo (MID)
6
13. Dietmar Szepan (MID)
6
14. Rui Faria (MID)
6