Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Deportivo La Coruña. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Florian Junger comes in with a late challenge on Scott Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Dickov runs off the knock.
3.32
0-0Zvonimir Stanic plays the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte advances inside the box! David Delporte makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reactions from Kubilay Ayaz blocks the shot!
6.40
Matthias Meidt clumsily knocks into Jo Kippe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jo Kippe stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.16
0-0Jo Kippe flicks the ball to his team mate, Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Kirkland.
14.35
0-0Jamie Fenton sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Dickov but the linesman indicates offside!
15.19
0-0With some swift thinking, Simion Urzica plays the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte makes a convincing header. Simion Cuza manages to gather it.
18.22
0-0Jaime Valente passes the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.15
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Simion Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
24.10
0-0Matthias Meidt barges into Nick Mustoe. Matthias Meidt is given a warning by the referee! Nick Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.27
Arjen Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward to Scott Greig who brings the ball under control. Scott Greig flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Pablo Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
32.14
1-0Jo Kippe flicks a high pass forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson controls it well on his chest. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Vidal who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Simion Cuza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.51
Nick Mustoe sees space and advances. Nick Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
38.42
Scott Greig sees Scott Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Rizzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.23
Matthias Meidt makes a simple pass to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Ledley Scowcroft replacing Jaime Valente. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Zvonimir Stanic hacks Ledley Scowcroft from behind! The referee warns Zvonimir Stanic to calm down! Ledley Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.49
Houssin Kachloul breaks forward. Houssin Kachloul flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from 20 yards but Simion Cuza is on top of his game. Great keeping!
60.13
1-1Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Pablo Carcedo replacing Arjen Gronkjaer and Karl Lee replacing Pablo Ruiz .
61.21
Without breaking stride, Lee Kirkland plays the ball forward to Jamie Fenton. Jamie Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Nahrstedt collects the pass. Gerhard Nahrstedt shoots from long range. Solid save from Danny Rizzo.
71.46
Simion Urzica flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Vidal who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Vidal shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
72.18
Kubilay Ayaz flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Fenton controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Jamie Fenton plays the ball forward to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Junger.
75.53
Jo Kippe makes a beautiful solo run. Jo Kippe chips the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from distance but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
77.38
Matthias Meidt threads the ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.10
Matthias Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Danny Rizzo manages to gather it.
85.14
Nick Mustoe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nick Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
89.49
Scott Greig sees a break and surges forward. Scott Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Danny Rizzo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
1-2It's a corner kick. Scott Greig loops the ball over to the far post. Lee Kirkland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Simion Cuza of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
7
2. Florian Junger (DEF)
5
3. Jo Kippe (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
7
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
6
7. Simion Urzica (MID)
6
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
7
10. David Delporte (ATT)
8
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
6
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Mike Hapgood (MID)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
9
2. Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
3. Lee Kirkland (DEF)
6
4. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
6
7. Matthias Meidt (MID)
6
8. Scott Greig (MID)
7
9. Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
8
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
8
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6
12. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
13. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
6
14. Karl Lee (ATT)
7