Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 17,556 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Cruz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Cruz.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson surges forward with the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Walter Ponzo.
8.45
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson picks a pass forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Walter Ponzo.
10.48
0-0Jose Fortes Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Danny Taylor who brings the ball under control. Danny Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
12.39
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from outside the area. Walter Ponzo easily gets down and covers it.
15.14
0-0Eduardo Gil threads the ball through to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Houssin Kachloul's outstretched leg.
16.04
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.49
0-0Houssin Kachloul threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson kicks a strong pass forward to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Campos.
21.31
Simion Urzica passes the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Walter Ponzo!
22.43
Florian Junger kicks a strong pass forward to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki comfortably collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
24.56
Emmanuel Venizelos flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Mustoe. With a delightful solo run, Nick Mustoe stretches the opposition's defence. Nick Mustoe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
26.38
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Giulio Artistico. Excellent block.
27.34
Jose Fortes Garcia knocks the ball forward to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
28.10
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.53
Simion Urzica takes a quick throw-in, which Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes on the chest. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a simple pass to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.41
Florian Junger flicks a high pass forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. David Delporte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Delporte shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.44
Jose Fortes Garcia advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.41
0-0Simion Urzica threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte threads the ball through into the box. Roberto Campos comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Vidal. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
38.29
Gerhard Birkwald makes a beautiful solo run. Gerhard Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
44.39
Gerhard Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Tommy Fenton. Tommy Fenton threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Danny Rizzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
45.00
Eduardo Gil threads the ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos skips past Emmanuel Venizelos! Some silky footwork from Victor Farinos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
1-0Emmanuel Venizelos threads a neat ball through to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica makes an attacking run forward. Simion Urzica shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
51.39
Florian Junger makes a simple pass to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.14
Simion Urzica brings the ball forward. Simion Urzica shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.14
With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Hernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
63.35
Jose Fortes Garcia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.16
Gerhard Birkwald runs forward with the ball. Gerhard Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Victor Farinos controls it well on his chest. Victor Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.36
1-0Emmanuel Venizelos knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe flicks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte puts a great ball through but Gregorio Vidal is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
71.15
Zvonimir Stanic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki makes a deft header. Walter Ponzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
78.25
Emmanuel Venizelos hits a low pass to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.05
Nick Mustoe knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.43
Giulio Artistico flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Garcia who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Garcia threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Simion Urzica flicks a high pass forward. David Delporte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Delporte lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
7
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
7
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
8
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
9
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
7
10. David Delporte (ATT)
7
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
7
12. Mike Hapgood (MID)
0
13. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
0
1. Walter Ponzo (GK)
9
2. Giulio Artistico (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Birkwald (DEF)
7
4. Roberto Campos (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Garcia (MID)
7
6. Tommy Fenton (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Gil (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Hernandez (MID)
6
9. Danny Taylor (ATT)
6
10. Pablo Peiro (ATT)
6
11. Victor Farinos (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Jose Roman (DEF)
0
14. Jose Javier Soto (DEF)
0