Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play Cagliari in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. RCD Espanyol lead by 5-2 from the first leg. A crowd of 19,732 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cagliari kick off!
8.12
0-0Albert Sanz threads a neat ball through to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese shoots from 25 yards. Mauricio Marcolini gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
9.04
0-0Peter Madrid comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Di Michele. Peter Madrid is shown the yellow card! Guglielmo Di Michele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.36
Davide Solimeno passes the ball forward to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele shoots from 25 yards. Bonaventure Manfredini gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
14.13
0-0Massimo Chianese comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Grassadonia. The referee warns Massimo Chianese to calm down! Ottavio Grassadonia stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.46
Tomas Fabbri flicks a high ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen who takes it down. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a beautiful solo run. Kaleva Sinkonen plays a one-two with Isaac Green and advances towards the goal... Kaleva Sinkonen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Bonaventure Manfredini manages to keep it out.
20.07
0-0Albert Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Viana collects the pass. Daniel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.40
0-0Tomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Di Michele controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Di Michele knocks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico puts a great ball through. Ottavio Grassadonia runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.56
1-0Frederic Vander flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari collects the pass. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
27.44
Frederic Vander threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz runs straight at the defence! Claudio Cruz tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
32.39
1-0Dominic Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Madrid. Peter Madrid plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.25
1-0Carlos Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Vander collects the pass. Frederic Vander sees Daniel Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Liam Falsini blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Guglielmo Di Michele plays the ball forward to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico shoots from 25 yards. Bonaventure Manfredini gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Juan Sanz replacing Claudio Cruz. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
47.45
Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Kaleva Sinkonen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward to Isaac Green who brings the ball under control. Isaac Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renzo Tricarico but the linesman indicates offside!
48.09
Peter Madrid knocks the ball forward to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz powers a header at goal. It's there!! Mauricio Marcolini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.55
Albert Sanz takes it forward alone. Albert Sanz plays a quick one-two with Samuele Pecorari and rushes in on goal... Albert Sanz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Marcolini.
53.50
Massimo Chianese takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Samuele Pecorari shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Mauricio Marcolini reads it well. Excellent keeping!
55.49
Albert Sanz makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
59.50
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Di Michele collects the pass. Guglielmo Di Michele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaac Green. Isaac Green sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.41
2-0RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Colin McGrory replacing Peter Madrid and Henning Haaland replacing Samuele Pecorari .
71.21
Frederic Vander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz threads a neat ball through to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.01
Colin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese threads the ball through to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Falsini.
87.01
Showing composure, Massimo Chianese plays the ball forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Marcolini who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Albert Sanz makes an attacking run forward. Albert Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Falsini.
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
| Daniel Viana 25 Juan Sanz 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
7
2. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
3. Peter Madrid (DEF)
5
4. Carlos Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Massimo Chianese (MID)
6
7. Albert Sanz (MID)
9
8. Frederic Vander (MID)
7
9. Daniel Viana (ATT)
9
10. Claudio Cruz (MID)
6
11. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
7
12. Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
13. Juan Sanz (ATT)
8
14. Henning Haaland (ATT)
6
1. Mauricio Marcolini (GK)
7
2. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
6
3. Liam Falsini (DEF)
7
4. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
6
5. Davide Solimeno (MID)
6
6. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
7
7. Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
7
8. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
6
9. Isaac Green (ATT)
6
10. David Strachan (ATT)
6
11. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
6
12. Pasquale Lambertini (MID)
0
13. Fabio Porchia (MID)
0
14. Duncan Matteo (ATT)
0