Match Report
| RCD Espanyol | RCD Espanyol |  |  | Valencia | Valencia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alejandro José Mari | A. José Mari |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Stuart Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Jorge Ferreira | J. Ferreira |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Kai Geis | K. Geis | |||||||||
| Alberto Barkero | A. Barkero | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Adolfo Flores | A. Flores | |||||||||
| Gianpaolo Scarlato | G. Scarlato |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Danny Valk | D. Valk | |||||||||
| Eduardo Calvo | E. Calvo | | 65 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Julian Mendez | J. Mendez | |||||||||
| Sandro Scoponi | S. Scoponi | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Hugo Peiro | H. Peiro | |||||||||
| Guillermo Santos | G. Santos | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Ivan Torres | I. Torres | |||||||||
| Evans Ferraresi | E. Ferraresi | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Nicu Lacatus | N. Lacatus | |||||||||
| Francisco Verges | F. Verges | | 79 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Adolfo Prieto | A. Prieto | |||||||||
| Romarin Zidane | R. Zidane |  | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Alfredo Ruiz | A. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Alex Burley | A. Burley | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | David Ribeiro | D. Ribeiro | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both RCD Espanyol and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both RCD Espanyol and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Valencia get the match underway!
3.08
0-0Guillermo Santos knocks the ball forward to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Verges and rushes in on goal... Romarin Zidane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Stuart Caldwell manages to keep it out.
10.55
0-0Julian Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Romarin Zidane. Julian Mendez is warned by the referee! Romarin Zidane gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.21
0-0Adolfo Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicu Lacatus. Nicu Lacatus knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ribeiro. David Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ruiz. Alfredo Ruiz powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.56
0-0Ivan Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Prieto. Adolfo Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Ferreira.
15.40
0-0Sandro Scoponi kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Verges but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.44
Evans Ferraresi makes a probing pass to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.36
Nicu Lacatus knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Prieto. Adolfo Prieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Ferreira.
22.28
Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful solo run. Sandro Scoponi knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.56
Sandro Scoponi makes a simple pass to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane goes all the way! Romarin Zidane tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Stuart Caldwell!
33.45
Gianpaolo Scarlato takes it forward alone. Gianpaolo Scarlato makes a probing pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges goes all the way! Francisco Verges shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.58
Hugo Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Prieto. Adolfo Prieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Calvo.
36.00
0-1Adolfo Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Peiro. Hugo Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to David Ribeiro. David Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ruiz. Alfredo Ruiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alfredo Ruiz scores for Valencia!!
44.10
Evans Ferraresi sees space and advances. Evans Ferraresi plays a perfect one-two with Romarin Zidane and rushes in on goal... Evans Ferraresi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Caldwell.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.56
0-1Valencia are easily keeping RCD Espanyol at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.53
Nicu Lacatus takes it forward alone. Nicu Lacatus tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.39
Guillermo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges plays a perfect one-two with Romarin Zidane and rushes in on goal... Francisco Verges shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Stuart Caldwell!
57.19
Hugo Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to David Ribeiro. David Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.57
Eduardo Calvo surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Calvo knocks the ball forward to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
60.05
Alberto Barkero knocks the ball forward to Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Stuart Caldwell manages to keep it out.
66.28
Nicu Lacatus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Ribeiro. David Ribeiro shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
69.30
Guillermo Santos sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Santos passes the ball forward but Romarin Zidane is offside!
71.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.06
Sandro Scoponi advances with the ball. Sandro Scoponi lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges powers a header at goal. It's there!! Stuart Caldwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.30
Jorge Ferreira sweeps the ball long. Francisco Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.16
Evans Ferraresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Stuart Caldwell had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
83.44
Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.23
Kai Geis takes it forward alone. Kai Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Prieto. Adolfo Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ruiz. Alfredo Ruiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alejandro José Mari is on top of it.
89.53
Sandro Scoponi surges forward with the ball. Sandro Scoponi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
2-1Alberto Barkero clumsily knocks into Adolfo Prieto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Prieto 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
| Francisco Verges 72, 79 | Alfredo Ruiz 36 |