Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 18,573 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Fernando Alonso sees Alberto Izquierdo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.28
Eduardo Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Marcelino who brings the ball neatly under control. Adolfo Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Didier Bedrossian. Didier Bedrossian lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Hernandez. Juan-Carlos Hernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
10.50
Alberto Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Marcelino. Adolfo Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Hernandez. Juan-Carlos Hernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
12.31
0-0Frederico Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Tiago Rego. Excellent save.
20.23
0-0Gregorio Blanco plays the ball forward to Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Adolfo Marcelino blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
22.48
0-0Fernando Segarra barges into Alfredo Hernandez. Fernando Segarra is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.51
Frederico Ortiz takes it forward alone. Frederico Ortiz advances inside the box! Frederico Ortiz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Tiago Rego. What a save!
36.59
Gregorio Blanco plays the ball forward to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.58
0-1Alberto Farinos decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Farinos decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Segarra. Fernando Segarra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.47
0-1Frederico Ortiz sees Fernando Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Marcelino.
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
51.58
Fernando Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
57.53
Adolfo Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.21
Frederico Ortiz threads the ball through to Alberto Izquierdo. Alberto Izquierdo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
60.35
0-1RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Romero P. Ortega replacing Rodney van Dam .Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Carlos Soler replacing Juan-Carlos Hernandez .
61.40
Adolfo Marcelino makes a probing pass to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina whips in a cross ball towards Paul Liddell. With a superhuman jump, Paul Liddell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Jose Reyes.
62.45
0-1Didier Bedrossian takes a quick corner, playing it short to Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Alfredo Hernandez jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
66.01
0-1Gregorio Blanco slams into Alberto Farinos with his studs up. Gregorio Blanco is shown the red card!! Alberto Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.37
0-1Paul Liddell barges into Adolfo Vila. The referee calls over Paul Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Vila stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.35
Romero P. Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Tiago Rego keeps it out!
77.55
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Jose Guerrero Lopez replacing Romero P. Ortega .
79.13
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.48
0-1Alfredo Hernandez clumsily knocks into Adolfo Marcelino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Marcelino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.17
Eduardo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Didier Bedrossian. Didier Bedrossian advances with the ball. Didier Bedrossian knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Medina. Felipe Medina heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
89.51
Carlos Soler barges into Adolfo Vila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Vila runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Fernando Segarra of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Reyes (GK)
6
2. Adolfo Vila (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Hernandez (DEF)
5
4. Ricardo Calvo (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Alonso (MID)
6
6. Romero P. Ortega (DEF)
6
7. Frederico Ortiz (MID)
7
8. Eugenio Gimenez (MID)
6
9. Marcos Alonso (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Izquierdo (ATT)
6
11. Jose Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
12. Roberto Cabrera (ATT)
0
13. Rodney van Dam (ATT)
6
14. Gregorio Blanco (MID)
3
1. Tiago Rego (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Cruz (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Farinos (DEF)
7
5. Alje Van Wanrooy (DEF)
6
6. Adolfo Marcelino (MID)
7
7. Didier Bedrossian (MID)
7
8. Paul Liddell (ATT)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Hernandez (ATT)
6
10. Fernando Segarra (ATT)
7
11. Felipe Medina (ATT)
6
12. Andre Nunes (MID)
0
13. Carlos Soler (DEF)
5
14. Victor Ibanez (MID)
0