Match Report
| Extremadura UD | Extremadura UD |  |  | RCD Espanyol | RCD Espanyol | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Peter Lively | Peter Lively | |||||||||||||||||
| Cesar Andrade | C. Andrade |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 80 |  | Danny Rizzo | D. Rizzo | ||||||||
| Willem Kanu | W. Kanu |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Harry Windass | H. Windass | |||||||||
| Claudio Gil | C. Gil |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 |  | Florian Junger | F. Junger | |||||||||
| Eduardo Aguilar | E. Aguilar | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 | | Scott Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Mauricio Castillo | M. Castillo | | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 72 | | Ben Standing | B. Standing | |||||||||
| Roberto Romero | R. Romero | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 |  | Simion Urzica | S. Urzica | |||||||||
| Kees Nieuwenburg | K. Nieuwenburg | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 82 | | Nick Mustoe | N. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Roberto Verges | R. Verges | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 79 |  | Zvonimir Stanic | Z. Stanic | |||||||||
| Juan Jimenez | J. Jimenez | | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 |  | Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Ruud Kortland | R. Kortland | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 | | Gregorio Vidal | G. Vidal | |||||||||
| Gavin Cole | G. Cole | | 56 | A | | | 11 | | A | 81 |  | David Delporte | D. Delporte | ||||||||
| Wayne Moore | W. Moore | | 62 | M | | 12 | | G | 68 | | William Pierre | W. Pierre | |||||||||
| Billy Greig | B. Greig | | 61 | M | | 13 | | M | 75 | | Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Patricio Marin | P. Marin | | 61 | D | | 14 | | A | 76 |  | Ren Ogawa | R. Ogawa | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,153 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the match!
2.00
0-0Claudio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Romero controls it well on his chest. Roberto Romero flicks a high pass forward. Juan Jimenez controls it well on his chest. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.49
Simion Urzica threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Some world-class footwork from Kevin Sullivan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.04
0-0Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Eduardo Aguilar barges into Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
10.01
Claudio Gil plays the ball forward to Roberto Verges. Roberto Verges passes the ball forward to Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.52
0-0Scott Gordon threads a neat ball through to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards David Delporte. With a superhuman jump, David Delporte connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Cesar Andrade gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.02
0-0Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Vidal who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Willem Kanu.
18.47
Harry Windass hits a low pass to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Sullivan shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.48
Scott Gordon sees Nick Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Mustoe makes a simple pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.56
Claudio Gil threads a neat ball through to Kees Nieuwenburg. Kees Nieuwenburg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.42
Kees Nieuwenburg sees Juan Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.26
Claudio Gil knocks the ball forward to Kees Nieuwenburg. Kees Nieuwenburg kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
39.24
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.09
Kees Nieuwenburg passes the ball forward to Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole whips in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Simion Urzica passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD kick off!
48.19
Ben Standing knocks the ball forward to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
51.51
Scott Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.17
Nick Mustoe advances with the ball. Nick Mustoe shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
55.16
Harry Windass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward. David Delporte controls it well on his chest. David Delporte tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
57.50
Nick Mustoe makes a probing pass to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.14
Roberto Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
63.36
Zvonimir Stanic makes a probing pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Cesar Andrade manages to gather it.
67.22
Simion Urzica makes a probing pass to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Cesar Andrade!
72.08
Roberto Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Danny Rizzo.
73.39
0-0Corner kick to Extremadura UD. Roberto Verges chips it out wide. David Delporte reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.07
Simion Urzica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
79.55
Roberto Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Danny Rizzo. Excellent save.
81.44
Harry Windass flicks a high pass forward. Nick Mustoe controls it well on his chest. Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Gil.
83.47
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.09
Ben Standing makes a strong solo run forward. Ben Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Cesar Andrade didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Zvonimir Stanic kicks a strong pass forward to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Andrade of Extremadura UD |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cesar Andrade (GK)
9
2. Willem Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Claudio Gil (DEF)
8
4. Eduardo Aguilar (DEF)
6
5. Mauricio Castillo (MID)
6
6. Roberto Romero (MID)
7
7. Kees Nieuwenburg (MID)
8
8. Roberto Verges (MID)
6
9. Juan Jimenez (ATT)
8
10. Ruud Kortland (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Cole (ATT)
7
12. Wayne Moore (MID)
0
13. Billy Greig (MID)
0
14. Patricio Marin (DEF)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
8
2. Harry Windass (DEF)
7
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
4. Scott Gordon (DEF)
7
5. Ben Standing (DEF)
7
6. Simion Urzica (MID)
9
7. Nick Mustoe (MID)
8
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
7
9. Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
7
10. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
7
11. David Delporte (ATT)
7
12. William Pierre (GK)
0
13. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
14. Ren Ogawa (ATT)
0