Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo FerrerL. Ferrer63
G
1
G
63Fernando MenendezF. Menendez
Alfredo VazquezA. Vazquez62
D
2
D
70Eduardo MartinezE. Martinez
Oscar CarcedoO. Carcedo61
D
3
D
68Robert SeamanR. Seaman
Moritz OuindiM. Ouindi61
D
4
D
65Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona
Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez60
M
5
M
58Oscar PrietoO. Prieto
Sebastian SuarezS. Suarez58
M
captain6
M
51Patrice MateP. Mate
Hugo MarcosH. Marcos49
M
7captain
M
50Edmundo RubioE. Rubio
Diogo ValenteD. Valente47
M
8
M
46Ricardo AlvesR. Alves
Carlos José MariC. José Mari52
A
9
A
70Fernando SanzF. Sanz
Edmundo RomanE. Roman50
A
10
A
68Trevor AdamsT. Adams
Ricardo BarkeroR. Barkero50
A
11
A
56Fernando FarinosF. Farinos
 
Nicola Carlo SantarelliN. Santarelli59
D
12
G
63Rafael KikoR. Kiko
Albert SuarezA. Suarez56
D
13
G
59Claudio MarcelinoC. Marcelino
Albert DelgadoA. Delgado55
G
14
D
59Juan MorenoJ. Moreno

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 9,195 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquitos.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
3.44
Alfredo Vazquez sweeps the ball long. Carlos José Mari knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Barkero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.53
Robert Seaman comes in with a late challenge on Carlos José Mari. The referee brings Robert Seaman to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.42
Ricardo Carmona runs forward with the ball. Ricardo Carmona makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Vazquez.
14.33
Hugo Marcos surges forward with the ball. Hugo Marcos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.45
Patrice Mate flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
26.35
Edmundo Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Suarez runs off the knock.
30.29
Hugo Marcos decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Marcos shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Fernando Menendez!
34.48
Moritz Ouindi hits a low pass to Hugo Marcos. Hugo Marcos takes it forward alone. Hugo Marcos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.08
Alfredo Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Marcos who takes it down. Hugo Marcos plays the ball forward to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.17
Diogo Valente knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman skips past Eduardo Martinez! Edmundo Roman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.24
Oscar Carcedo makes a strong solo run forward. Oscar Carcedo plays the ball forward to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.12
Carlos José Mari catches Ricardo Carmona on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlos José Mari and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Moritz Ouindi sees space and advances. Moritz Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Roman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Rafael Kiko replacing Ricardo Carmona.

45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF kick off!
48.41
Sebastian Suarez clumsily knocks into Rafael Kiko. Sebastian Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.36
Eduardo Martinez breaks forward. Eduardo Martinez makes a probing pass to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Trevor Adams provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Oscar Carcedo.
51.04
Edmundo Rubio darts forward. Edmundo Rubio shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
53.49
With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Rubio stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Rubio shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.51
Sebastian Suarez advances with the ball. Sebastian Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Fernando Menendez. Excellent save.
60.57
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Oscar Prieto .
63.24
Alfredo Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Marcos who takes it down. Hugo Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RCD Espanyol are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.41
Showing composure, Ricardo Alves plays the ball forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
66.34
With great vision, Sebastian Suarez plays the ball forward to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
69.46
Patrice Mate threads a neat ball through to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Ferrer smothers it!
72.03
Arturo Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance but Fernando Menendez is on top of it.
75.48
Rafael Kiko gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Fernando Sanz shoots from distance but is denied by Leonardo Ferrer. Excellent save.
77.19
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Juan Moreno replacing Fernando Sanz .
84.22
Oscar Carcedo passes the ball forward to Hugo Marcos. Hugo Marcos hits a low pass to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.16
Sebastian Suarez clumsily knocks into Edmundo Rubio. Sebastian Suarez is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Villarreal CF
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
27.4%
41.1%
31.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Menendez of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings