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 Numancia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Guerrero Lopez.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Guerrero Lopez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
4.21
0-0Daniel Viana comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Pardo. Daniel Viana is warned by the referee! Daniel Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.04
0-0Aimo Urso decides to run forward with the ball. Aimo Urso flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.18
18.24
0-0Frederic Vander makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Julian Delgado.
19.31
1-0Frederic Vander takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Viana provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.41
Dominic Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Julian Delgado had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
24.53
Frederic Vander sees Juan Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.55
Daniel Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Patrice Charvet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrice Charvet flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Costa collects the pass. Alexandre Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.19
2-0Juan Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.06
Patrice Charvet flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Huiberts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Egbert Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
34.36
Patrice Charvet threads a neat ball through to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.22
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Caminero who brings the ball under control. Arturo Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.11
Frederic Vander makes a simple pass to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese skips past Juan-Carlos Hidalgo! Massimo Chianese takes a shot at goal but Julian Delgado reads it well. Superb keeping!
40.01
Frederic Vander threads a neat ball through to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz makes a probing pass to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Pardo.
45.00
Aimo Urso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander flicks a high pass forward to Juan Sanz who brings the ball under control. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.50
Egbert Huiberts sees Alejandro Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Peiro hits a low pass to Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
48.55
2-0Patrice Charvet knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa connects with a diving header but Massimo Chianese is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
49.42
Dominic Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Julian Delgado comfortably smothers it!
51.15
Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Aimo Urso. Aimo Urso makes a probing pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.21
Frederic Vander kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz makes a probing pass between the defence to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
54.20
Dominic Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Without breaking stride, Massimo Chianese plays the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Ferrer.
60.07
2-0RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Patricio Guerrero Lopez replacing Samuele Pecorari .
65.16
Patrice Charvet flicks a high pass forward. Alan Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.30
Patricio Navarro makes a probing pass to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz threads a neat ball through to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez runs straight at the defence! Patricio Guerrero Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.43
Dominic Ritchie passes the ball forward to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz passes the ball forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.21
Massimo Chianese runs straight at the opposition's defence. Massimo Chianese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
79.07
Frederic Vander sees a break and surges forward. Frederic Vander tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
81.11
Dominic Ritchie makes a simple pass to Aimo Urso. Aimo Urso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
83.07
Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.11
Patrice Charvet knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa plays a one-two with Alejandro Peiro and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Costa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Bonaventure Manfredini.
86.16
4-0It's a corner kick. Patrice Charvet kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Daniel Kiko provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 19, 20 Patricio Guerrero Lopez 66, 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Guerrero Lopez of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2. Patricio Navarro (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
7
4. Aimo Urso (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Frederic Vander (MID)
8
7. Albert Sanz (MID)
7
8. Massimo Chianese (MID)
7
9. Juan Sanz (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Viana (ATT)
8
11. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
6
12. Julian Moya (DEF)
0
13. Enrique Caminero (MID)
0
14. Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
9
1. Julian Delgado (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Daniel Pardo (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Kiko (DEF)
6
5. Juan-Carlos Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6. Egbert Huiberts (MID)
6
7. Patrice Charvet (MID)
7
8. Alejandro Peiro (ATT)
6
9. Alan Oakes (ATT)
6
10. Alexandre Costa (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Butragueno (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Quaresma (MID)
0
13. Adolfo Cabrera (MID)
0
14. Rodrigo Vieira (GK)
0