Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Barcelona in this derby match. 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 Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off!
6.45
0-0Jose Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Cruz who takes it down. Claudio Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
8.09
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland collects the pass. Henning Haaland plays a one-two with Samuele Pecorari and advances towards the goal... Henning Haaland shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.44
0-0Alejandro Soto hits a low pass to Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.40
Alejandro Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
16.24
0-0Alfredo Diez brings the ball forward. Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Abel Castro who brings the ball under control. Abel Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Young.
21.45
0-1Iago Careca threads a neat ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias powers a header at goal. Bonaventure Manfredini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.40
Gregorio Lopez takes it forward alone. Gregorio Lopez makes an attacking run forward. Gregorio Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bonaventure Manfredini.
25.38
Corner kick to Barcelona. Alejandro Menendez plays it to the far post. Some silky footwork from Alfredo Diez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Bonaventure Manfredini is on top of it.
26.19
Graham Hall brings the ball forward. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.37
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cruz collects the pass. Claudio Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.01
Iago Careca chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Barcelona 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
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
49.59
Elena Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.08
Gregorio Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Menendez. Alejandro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Iglesias collects the pass. Jose Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz makes a looping header on goal. Bonaventure Manfredini effortlessly picks it out of the air!
53.04
Claudio Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.18
Alfredo Diez makes a high pass forward. Iago Careca shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Iago Careca kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Ramos. Juan-Carlos Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bonaventure Manfredini manages to gather it.
63.40
1-1Enrique Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari puts a great ball through. Henning Haaland runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.39
Enrique Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
71.37
Elena Izquierdo decides to run forward with the ball. Elena Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
73.09
Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Hall. Graham Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Marcos Andres had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
77.31
Elena Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro but the linesman indicates offside!
78.04
Graham Hall plays the ball forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
79.03
Alfredo Diez pushes up the pitch. Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Saenz who brings the ball under control. Pedro Saenz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
84.08
Samuele Pecorari receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Marcelino. Samuele Pecorari makes a beautiful solo run. Samuele Pecorari advances inside the box! Samuele Pecorari tries a spectacular strike but Marcos Andres is on top of it.
87.16
2-1Graham Hall barges into Abel Castro. Graham Hall is shown the yellow card! Abel Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Gregorio Lopez knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez hits a low pass to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Marcelino.
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Samuele Pecorari of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
8
2. Samuel Varela (DEF)
6
3. Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4. Peter Madrid (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Young (DEF)
6
6. Graham Hall (MID)
6
7. Jose Marcelino (MID)
7
8. Enrique Caminero (MID)
6
9. Henning Haaland (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Cruz (MID)
8
11. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
9
12. Julian Moya (DEF)
0
13. Albert Sanz (MID)
0
14. Juan Sanz (ATT)
0
1. Marcos Andres (GK)
6
2. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
7
3. Alfredo Diez (DEF)
7
4. Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
7
5. Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID)
6
6. Iago Careca (MID)
6
7. Alejandro Menendez (MID)
6
8. Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
9. Jose Iglesias (ATT)
7
10. Abel Castro (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Saenz (ATT)
6
12. Fernando Suarez (DEF)
0
13. Claudio Diez (MID)
0
14. Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
0