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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Atlético Osasuna. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Delgado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Delgado.
0.00
0-0Atlético Osasuna kick off the first half!
3.18
1-0Emmanuel Venizelos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic passes the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gregorio Vidal!
6.02
1-0Simion Urzica sees space and advances. Simion Urzica hits a low pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
8.19
1-0David Delporte catches Roberto Zamora on the ankles. The referee calls over David Delporte and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.10
1-0Omer Draper comes in with a late challenge on Zvonimir Stanic. The referee calls over Omer Draper and warns him to calm down! Zvonimir Stanic carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.12
1-0Omer Draper threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Fernandez. Eduardo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Houssin Kachloul.
15.14
1-0Roberto Moreno lofts the ball long. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stroeve. Danny Stroeve makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
16.11
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki who takes it down. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.13
With some swift thinking, Florian Junger plays the ball forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Julian Hidalgo gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
21.43
1-0Hugo Blanco clumsily knocks into Houssin Kachloul. Hugo Blanco is given a warning by the referee! Houssin Kachloul hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.55
Florian Junger makes a strong solo run forward. Florian Junger darts forward. Florian Junger makes a defence splitting pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.14
Pablo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
32.11
1-0Showing composure, Simion Urzica picks a pass forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Roberto Moreno is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
33.06
1-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Julian Hidalgo punches the ball out of the danger area!
34.13
Pablo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Danny Stroeve who brings the ball under control. Danny Stroeve whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Fernandez. Eduardo Fernandez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
36.13
Houssin Kachloul controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.45
Houssin Kachloul sees Zvonimir Stanic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zvonimir Stanic 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's well over the bar!
44.42
2-0Zvonimir Stanic threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal passes the ball forward to David Delporte. Roberto Moreno hacks David Delporte from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Osasuna have changed their lineup with Norman Bridge replacing Pablo Guardiola.
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
47.52
Omer Draper flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Blanco who takes it down. Hugo Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Stroeve. Danny Stroeve makes a convincing header. Danny Rizzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.12
Emmanuel Venizelos flicks a high pass forward to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson who brings the ball under control. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a simple pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Julian Hidalgo manages to keep it out.
53.31
Zvonimir Stanic sees a break and surges forward. Zvonimir Stanic finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
54.02
Omer Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Fernandez. Eduardo Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.55
Florian Junger darts forward. Florian Junger sees Gregorio Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Zamora.
65.12
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal comfortably collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
66.55
Emmanuel Venizelos flicks the ball to his team mate, Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica sees Gregorio Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki connects with a diving header. Julian Hidalgo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
67.55
Emmanuel Venizelos flicks a high ball forward to Zvonimir Stanic who takes it down. Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Zamora.
73.10
Simion Urzica chips the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
75.18
Florian Junger darts forward. Florian Junger makes a probing pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
77.31
Nick Mustoe threads the ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.37
Simion Urzica flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.55
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki controls it well on his chest. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Julian Hidalgo!
84.12
Emmanuel Venizelos makes a probing pass to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica flicks a high ball forward to David Delporte who takes it down. David Delporte shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Julian Hidalgo.
85.42
Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays it to the far post. Fernando Campos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
89.03
Emmanuel Venizelos makes a simple pass to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki plays a quick one-two with Gregorio Vidal and rushes in on goal... Hidetoshi Yamazaki tries a spectacular strike. Hidetoshi Yamazaki scores for RCD Espanyol!!
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
| Gregorio Vidal 3 Hidetoshi Yamazaki 36, 89 | Danny Stroeve 48 |
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)
6
2. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
6
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
7
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
8
10. David Delporte (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
9
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
1. Julian Hidalgo (GK)
8
2. Roberto Zamora (DEF)
6
3. Mark van den Broek (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Moreno (DEF)
6
5. Gabriel Munoz (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Omer Draper (MID)
6
8. Fernando Campos (ATT)
6
9. Eduardo Fernandez (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Blanco (ATT)
6
11. Danny Stroeve (ATT)
7
12. Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Pierre G. Grieco (GK)
0
14. Norman Bridge (MID)
6