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 host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
2.42
1-0Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lennart Sparwasser with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
6.45
1-0Jose Fortes Roman flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Albert Ruiz sees Lennart Sachs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Bonaventure Manfredini!
10.31
With a delightful solo run, Albert Ruiz stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Ruiz shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.05
1-0Jared Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
18.19
Albert Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.54
1-1Hugo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward to Jared Collins who brings the ball under control. Jared Collins threads a neat ball through to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Denny Dijkstra. Some good footwork from Denny Dijkstra provides some space. He shoots at goal. Julian Moya sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
24.27
Frederic Vander threads a neat ball through to Graham Hall. Graham Hall shoots from long range but Lennart Sparwasser is on top of it.
27.16
1-1Jared Collins makes a simple pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.45
Graham Hall hits a low pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.56
Jose Fortes Roman plays the ball forward to Hugo Vazquez. Hugo Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jared Collins. Jared Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
38.42
Paolo Dionisi threads a neat ball through to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Marcelino.
39.27
1-1Roberto Gutierrez catches Stefan Busse on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Gutierrez and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.51
Samuele Pecorari flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Cruz who brings the ball under control. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
44.49
Hugo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Samuel Varela is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
Graham Hall receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Marcelino. Graham Hall darts forward. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Lennart Sparwasser.
45.00
1-1It's a corner kick. Jose Marcelino kicks a low ball out wide. Julian Moya comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out 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 appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Frederic Vander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse shoots from distance but Lennart Sparwasser is on top of it.
48.39
Frederic Vander makes a beautiful solo run. Frederic Vander whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari flicks the ball with his head. Lennart Sparwasser didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.49
Frederic Vander knocks the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.09
1-1RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Enrique Caminero replacing Graham Hall and Henning Haaland replacing Samuele Pecorari .
66.44
Hugo Leon comes in with a late challenge on Peter Madrid. Hugo Leon is shown the yellow card! Peter Madrid runs off the knock.
69.16
Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Vander collects the pass. Frederic Vander shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.45
Roberto Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Jared Collins collects the pass. Jared Collins edges inside the box! Jared Collins takes a shot at goal but somehow Bonaventure Manfredini manages to keep it out.
73.42
1-1Samuel Varela catches Denny Dijkstra on the ankles. Samuel Varela is warned by the referee! Denny Dijkstra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.51
Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
78.42
Frederico Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bonaventure Manfredini with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
83.37
Frederic Vander passes the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Lennart Sparwasser. What a great pair of hands!
84.20
Enrique Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Ruiz.
90.00
Roberto Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs whips the ball goalwards with his head. Bonaventure Manfredini gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
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
Scorers
| Claudio Cruz 2 | Hugo Leon 18, 78 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Leon of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
7
2. Samuel Varela (DEF)
6
3. Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4. Peter Madrid (DEF)
6
5. Julian Moya (DEF)
6
6. Jose Marcelino (MID)
6
7. Frederic Vander (MID)
7
8. Graham Hall (MID)
7
9. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Cruz (MID)
8
11. Stefan Busse (ATT)
6
12. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
0
13. Enrique Caminero (MID)
6
14. Henning Haaland (ATT)
6
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
9
2. Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
7
3. Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
4. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
5. Albert Ruiz (MID)
7
6. Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
7
7. Frederico Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Jared Collins (MID)
8
9. Hugo Leon (ATT)
10
10. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
7
11. Lennart Sachs (ATT)
6
12. Roger Sier (ATT)
0
13. Jose Oliveira (MID)
0
14. Oscar Sanchez (DEF)
0