Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,608 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
2.42
0-0Adolfo Rey sees Brian Charles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Charles knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.44
0-0Jo Kippe catches Luis Cortes on the ankles. The referee calls over Jo Kippe and shows him a yellow card! Luis Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.04
0-0Mike Hapgood darts forward. Mike Hapgood plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Lupatelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mike Hapgood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.36
Jo Kippe hits a low pass to Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic makes a probing pass to David Delporte. David Delporte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.04
0-1Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Lupatelli skips past Jose Javier Soler! Alessandro Lupatelli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Kevin Cleland had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
14.48
Mike Hapgood makes a simple pass to David Delporte. David Delporte plays a scrappy one-two with Diogo Tapia and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Delporte tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.12
Brian Charles makes a probing pass to Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Ball.
26.06
Nick Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.28
0-2Luis Cortes clumsily knocks into Nick Mustoe. The referee brings Luis Cortes to one side and gives him a warning! Nick Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.21
Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli collects the pass. Alessandro Lupatelli hits a low pass to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
32.27
Nick Mustoe comes in with a late challenge on Patrice Lièvre. The referee brings Nick Mustoe to one side and gives him a warning! Patrice Lièvre runs off the knock.
45.00
Adolfo Rey boots it upfield. Frederico Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Murcia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.02
0-2Nick Mustoe makes a simple pass to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Kevin Cleland manages to gather it.
53.00
Zvonimir Stanic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
54.38
Jo Kippe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
59.52
Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
60.30
Luis Cortes makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Ball.
61.47
Stephen Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.22
Mike Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
67.36
Mike Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli who takes it down. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Kevin Cleland!
69.23
Zvonimir Stanic threads a neat ball through to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. With a superhuman jump, David Delporte connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Kevin Cleland manages to keep it out.
72.33
Luis Cortes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Cortes sees Jose Javier Flores just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Flores looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Danny Rizzo is on top of it.
75.04
Brian Charles advances with the ball. Brian Charles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Danny Rizzo.
81.49
Nicolas Moreno catches Zvonimir Stanic on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicolas Moreno and warns him to calm down! Zvonimir Stanic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.36
Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Tapia controls it well on his chest. Diogo Tapia shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Kevin Cleland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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 Alessandro Lupatelli of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Cleland (GK)
8
2. Nicolas Moreno (DEF)
5
3. Jose Javier Soler (DEF)
6
4. Adolfo Rey (DEF)
6
5. Albert Marcos (DEF)
6
6. Luis Cortes (MID)
6
7. Brian Charles (MID)
7
8. Patrice Lièvre (MID)
6
9. Jose Javier Flores (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Pena (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Cortes (ATT)
6
12. Victor Gento (GK)
0
13. Duarte Santos (DEF)
0
14. Filipe Teixeira (MID)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
6
4. Jo Kippe (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Mike Hapgood (MID)
7
7. Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
7
9. David Delporte (ATT)
8
10. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
9
11. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
8
12. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
0
13. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
0