Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play Barcelona in this friendly game. 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.
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.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
4.17
1-0Carlos Molowny knocks the ball forward to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.01
1-0Dominic Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Guerrero Lopez controls it well on his chest. Patricio Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marcos Andres effortlessly punches it away to safety.
12.32
Frederico Delgado runs up as Jaime Castro takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Frederico Delgado threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran plays a quick one-two with Romero P. Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Duran tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
14.16
1-0Guillermo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Duran but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.09
Carlos Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese plays the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz makes a probing pass between the defence to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.48
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.38
2-0Arturo Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Molowny. Carlos Molowny threads a neat ball through to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
36.47
Showing composure, Fernando Suarez plays the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
38.26
2-0Jaime Castro takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Miel Jansen. Miel Jansen knocks the ball forward to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.20
Albert Sanz threads a neat ball through to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Julian Moya replacing Dominic Ritchie and Daniel Viana replacing Juan Sanz. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
48.43
Massimo Chianese hits a low pass to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.40
Fernando Vega threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.46
Frederic Vander chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana plays a quick one-two with Patricio Guerrero Lopez and rushes in on goal... Daniel Viana tries a spectacular strike. Marcos Andres comfortably gets down and covers it.
55.41
Guillermo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.49
Frederic Vander chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ortega.
63.32
Frederic Vander makes a probing pass to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz hits a low pass to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ortega.
66.43
Without breaking stride, Frederico Delgado plays the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Bonaventure Manfredini!
67.14
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.51
Guillermo Guardiola brings the ball forward. Guillermo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Some silky footwork from Fernando Vega provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Bonaventure Manfredini smothers it!
73.14
Guillermo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aimo Urso.
79.27
Fernando Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo shoots from outside the area but is denied by Bonaventure Manfredini. Excellent save.
87.27
Frederic Vander makes a probing pass to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Delgado.
89.48
3-0Daniel Viana comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Delgado. The referee calls over Daniel Viana and warns him to calm down! Frederico Delgado 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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
8
2. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
3. Aimo Urso (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Molowny (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Massimo Chianese (MID)
7
7. Albert Sanz (MID)
9
8. Frederic Vander (MID)
7
9. Marcos Diaz (ATT)
9
10. Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
9
11. Juan Sanz (ATT)
7
12. Julian Moya (DEF)
6
13. Jose Marcelino (MID)
0
14. Daniel Viana (ATT)
7
1. Marcos Andres (GK)
6
2. Miel Jansen (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Ortega (GK)
7
5. Jaime Castro (MID)
6
6. Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
7
7. Frederico Delgado (MID)
6
8. Marcos Helguera (MID)
6
9. Fernando Vega (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Carcedo (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Duran (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Diez (DEF)
0
13. Fabio Mary (ATT)
0
14. Pablo Vicente (ATT)
0