Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 19,475 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cordoba kick off!
3.48
0-1Billy Patterson advances with the ball. Billy Patterson makes a probing pass between the defence to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.22
0-1Julian Moya flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanz controls it well on his chest. Albert Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.58
John Arne Bragstad controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Pirri. Frederico Pirri hits a low pass to Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.23
0-2Daniel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Frederico Pirri catches Daniel Viana on the ankles. Daniel Viana appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
15.42
0-2Rui Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino lofts in a cross ball towards Alexis Carbajal. Alexis Carbajal heads the ball goalwards but somehow Bonaventure Manfredini manages to keep it out.
16.44
Graham Hall threads the ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari plays a perfect one-two with Claudio Cruz and rushes in on goal... Samuele Pecorari looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.56
Frederic Vander hits a low pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.32
Colin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Barkero. Elena Barkero flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Viana who brings the ball under control. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.25
2-2Rui Lopes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Lopes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Fabio Guastalvino is offside!
36.42
Graham Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari plays a quick one-two with Daniel Viana and rushes in on goal... Samuele Pecorari shoots from just inside the box but Jose Caminero reads it well. Nice save!
38.31
2-2Elena Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz knocks the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Pirri.
39.57
Graham Hall makes a probing pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.44
Dominic Ritchie sees space and advances. Showing composure, Dominic Ritchie plays the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba 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 kick off the second half!
47.02
Nick Lowe sees Kevin Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Fabio Mary and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Dickov takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Bonaventure Manfredini.
48.47
Frederic Vander brings the ball forward. Frederic Vander lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexis Carbajal plays the ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Fabio Guastalvino provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fabio Guastalvino scores for Cordoba!!
53.04
Graham Hall flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Pecorari who takes it down. Samuele Pecorari shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jose Caminero manages to gather it.
54.42
Elena Barkero knocks the ball forward to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz knocks the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's the equaliser! What a way for the veteran Italian to get his hattrick!
60.19
3-3RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Enrique Caminero replacing Frederic Vander .
63.35
3-3With some swift thinking, Frederico Pirri plays the ball forward to Alexis Carbajal. Alexis Carbajal threads the ball through to Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Dickov. Dominic Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Dickov. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.07
Graham Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Jose Caminero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.19
Enrique Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jose Caminero!
77.52
4-3Billy Patterson comes in with a late challenge on Colin McGrory. The referee warns Billy Patterson to calm down! Colin McGrory gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.39
Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero makes a probing pass to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana rushes past Alexis Carbajal! Daniel Viana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Jose Caminero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
84.11
Graham Hall passes the ball forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.37
Albert Sanz takes it forward alone. Albert Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana flicks the ball with his head. Daniel Viana scores for RCD Espanyol!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Samuele Pecorari 16, 24, 54 Claudio Cruz 67 Enrique Caminero 84 Daniel Viana 89 | Fabio Guastalvino 3, 49 Fabio Mary 9 |
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)
6
2. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
3. Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4. Julian Moya (DEF)
6
5. Elena Barkero (DEF)
6
6. Graham Hall (MID)
7
7. Albert Sanz (MID)
7
8. Frederic Vander (MID)
6
9. Daniel Viana (ATT)
8
10. Claudio Cruz (MID)
7
11. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
9
12. Aimo Urso (DEF)
0
13. Enrique Caminero (MID)
7
14. Gustavo Enrique Samuel (ATT)
0
1. Jose Caminero (GK)
6
2. Robert Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Frederico Pirri (DEF)
6
4. John Arne Bragstad (DEF)
6
5. Rui Lopes (MID)
6
6. Alexis Carbajal (MID)
6
7. Nick Lowe (MID)
6
8. Billy Patterson (MID)
6
9. Kevin Dickov (ATT)
6
10. Fabio Guastalvino (ATT)
8
11. Fabio Mary (ATT)
7
12. Samuele Padalino (MID)
0
13. Lennart Matthäus (MID)
0
14. Uwe Schulze (DEF)
0