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 3-5-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Barcelona start the match!
2.20
0-0Fernando Suarez hits a low pass to Eduardo Vila. Eduardo Vila plays the ball forward to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Gomez.
6.20
1-0Massimo Chianese flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Guerrero Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
9.14
With a delightful solo run, Albert Sanz stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olivier Aelbrecht who gathers it comfortably.
15.22
1-0Elena Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Edmundo Caminero. Edmundo Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro beats his man to it with a header. Frederic Vander steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.51
Jose Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Caminero who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Caminero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.46
1-1Miel Jansen passes the ball forward to Edmundo Caminero. Edmundo Caminero shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.08
Massimo Chianese hits a low pass to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz plays a one-two with Patricio Guerrero Lopez and advances towards the goal... Albert Sanz cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.05
Frederic Vander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.13
Martin Gomez makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Gomez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
39.43
2-1Juan-Carlos Ramos clumsily knocks into Daniel Viana. Juan-Carlos Ramos is shown the yellow card! Daniel Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.12
Aimo Urso runs forward with the ball. Aimo Urso flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
54.14
Gregorio Fuentes receives the ball from a throw-in from Ricardo Arias. Gregorio Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Caminero. Edmundo Caminero shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
57.27
Aimo Urso pushes up the pitch. Aimo Urso threads a neat ball through to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez skips past Fernando Suarez! Patricio Guerrero Lopez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.42
Ricardo Arias passes the ball forward to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aimo Urso.
61.53
2-1Ricardo Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bonaventure Manfredini manages to gather it.
65.30
Massimo Chianese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.31
Miel Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Suarez. Fernando Suarez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Suarez shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
67.17
Frederic Vander clumsily knocks into Miel Jansen. The referee calls over Frederic Vander and shows him a yellow card! Miel Jansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.09
Martin Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese threads a neat ball through to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
72.14
Arturo Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.32
Miel Jansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Caminero. Edmundo Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
79.40
Juan-Carlos Ramos plays the ball forward to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Bonaventure Manfredini. What a save!
83.18
3-1Patricio Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Ricardo Arias catches Juan Sanz on the ankles. Juan Sanz appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
3-1Elena Izquierdo barges into Daniel Viana. Elena Izquierdo is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Daniel Viana 6 Juan Sanz 30, 69 | Edmundo Caminero 23 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2. Martin Gomez (DEF)
7
3. Patricio Navarro (DEF)
6
4. Aimo Urso (DEF)
7
5. Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Massimo Chianese (MID)
6
7. Albert Sanz (MID)
6
8. Frederic Vander (MID)
6
9. Daniel Viana (ATT)
7
10. Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
9
11. Juan Sanz (ATT)
9
12. Julian Moya (DEF)
0
13. Graham Hall (MID)
0
14. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
0
1. Olivier Aelbrecht (GK)
6
2. Miel Jansen (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Fuentes (MID)
6
6. Ricardo Arias (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Vila (MID)
6
8. Jose Ruiz (MID)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID)
5
10. Cesar Loureiro (ATT)
6
11. Edmundo Caminero (ATT)
7
12. Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
0
13. Claudio Diez (MID)
0
14. Guillermo Aguilar (ATT)
0