Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast 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 good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.44
0-0Rodolfo Vidal catches Samuele Pecorari on the ankles. The referee brings Rodolfo Vidal to one side and gives him a warning! Samuele Pecorari stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.02
0-0Peter Madrid makes a simple pass to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Chris Royce. What a great pair of hands!
10.17
Juan Perez comes in with a late challenge on Henning Haaland. The referee warns Juan Perez to calm down! Henning Haaland stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.45
0-0Juan Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Winterburn controls it well on his chest. Jacob Winterburn skips past Colin McGrory! Jacob Winterburn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Peter Madrid is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
15.14
Andre Bento makes a simple pass to Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn rushes past Colin McGrory! Jacob Winterburn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
21.31
0-0With imagination, Enrique Caminero laces a through ball forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
22.24
0-0Dominic Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero threads the ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.49
Francisco Camacho makes a probing pass to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset advances inside the box! Wagneau Bouisset side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Bonaventure Manfredini is on top of it.
27.29
Without breaking stride, Graham Hall plays the ball forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
39.19
Colin McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Colin McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Hall. Graham Hall shoots from distance but is denied by Chris Royce. Excellent save.
42.29
Gianfranco Pagliarini clumsily knocks into Graham Hall. Gianfranco Pagliarini is given a warning by the referee! Graham Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.56
0-0Enrique Caminero barges into Jacob Winterburn. Enrique Caminero is shown the yellow card! Jacob Winterburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo La Coruña kicking off!
47.28
Without breaking stride, Colin McGrory plays the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
48.06
Showing composure, Gianfranco Pagliarini plays the ball forward to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.13
Dominic Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Vidal.
51.07
Gianfranco Pagliarini threads the ball through to Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Bonaventure Manfredini.
52.31
0-0Corner kick to Deportivo La Coruña. Jacob Winterburn plays it to the near post. Rodolfo Vidal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.04
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Graham Hall who brings the ball under control. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
73.28
Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero controls it well on his chest. Enrique Caminero sees a break and surges forward. Enrique Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
77.49
Jose Marcelino passes the ball forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.42
Jose Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall makes a looping header on goal but Ferry Redeker is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
79.35
Peter Madrid flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Cruz who brings the ball under control. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.08
Enrique Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Pecorari who takes it down. Samuele Pecorari lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.30
Jose Marcelino darts forward. Jose Marcelino cuts inside the box! Jose Marcelino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Chris Royce comfortably gets down and covers it.
89.50
Henning Haaland threads the ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Gianfranco Pagliarini barges into Graham Hall. Gianfranco Pagliarini is given another warning by the referee! Graham Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Royce of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
7
2. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
3. Colin McGrory (DEF)
7
4. Peter Madrid (DEF)
6
5. Paul Watson (DEF)
6
6. Graham Hall (MID)
7
7. Jose Marcelino (MID)
9
8. Enrique Caminero (MID)
8
9. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Cruz (MID)
7
11. Henning Haaland (ATT)
6
12. Julian Moya (DEF)
0
13. Massimo Chianese (MID)
0
14. Daniel Viana (ATT)
0
1. Chris Royce (GK)
9
2. Ferry Redeker (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Garrido (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Vidal (DEF)
6
5. Juan Perez (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Winterburn (MID)
7
7. Francisco Camacho (MID)
6
8. Gianfranco Pagliarini (MID)
6
9. Andre Bento (ATT)
6
10. Felipe Guerrero (ATT)
6
11. Wagneau Bouisset (ATT)
7
12. Gavin Shaw (ATT)
0
13. Juan Gutierrez (MID)
0
14. Antonio Marin (MID)
0