Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Real Sociedad. 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 Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.38
0-0Mike Hapgood makes a simple pass to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
8.28
0-0Gregorio Verges sees Matt Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.18
0-0Mike Hapgood threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from 25 yards but somehow Muzzy Özalan manages to keep it out.
16.08
Fernando Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ax controls it well on his chest. Steve Ax controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.45
Mike Hapgood hits a low pass to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.05
1-0Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki who brings the ball under control. Hidetoshi Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.49
1-0Francesco G. Alfieri comes in with a late challenge on Hidetoshi Yamazaki. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hidetoshi Yamazaki hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.15
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Hidetoshi Yamazaki collects the pass. Hidetoshi Yamazaki finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
39.20
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes a long throw-in. Mike Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from distance but Muzzy Özalan is on top of it.
40.31
1-0Fernando Delgado sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David De Witte but he's offside!
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. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
57.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Nick Mustoe plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki plays the ball forward to David Delporte who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from David Delporte provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Muzzy Özalan.
60.47
1-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Sven Höfer replacing Steve Ax .
63.15
Fernando Delgado sees David De Witte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David De Witte shoots from distance but Danny Rizzo is on top of his game. Excellent save!
69.04
1-0RCD Espanyol are in full control of this game.
71.09
Mike Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to David Delporte. David Delporte skips past Francesco G. Alfieri! David Delporte makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
75.50
Artur Veloso makes a probing pass to Fernando Delgado. Fernando Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, David De Witte. David De Witte knocks the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.53
Mike Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Lupatelli controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball towards David Delporte. David Delporte gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Muzzy Özalan had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
84.16
Fernando Delgado makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Delgado shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.56
Terry Ball makes a beautiful solo run. Terry Ball flicks a high ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli who takes it down. Alessandro Lupatelli finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Muzzy Özalan. Excellent save.
87.55
Mike Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance but Muzzy Özalan reads it well. Superb keeping!
89.14
Terry Ball makes a probing pass to Mike Hapgood. Mike Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
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
| Alessandro Lupatelli 22 David Delporte 71, 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Mike Hapgood (MID)
7
7. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
6
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. David Delporte (ATT)
9
10. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
8
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
7
12. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
0
13. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
0
1. Muzzy Özalan (GK)
7
2. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
5
5. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Matt Bremner (MID)
6
7. Fernando Delgado (MID)
7
8. Steve Ax (ATT)
6
9. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6
10. David De Witte (ATT)
6
11. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
12. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
0
13. Martin Galadames (MID)
0
14. Sven Höfer (ATT)
6