Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Valencia. A crowd of 20,600 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off the first half!
6.08
0-0Peter Madrid threads the ball through to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Henning Haaland who takes it down. Henning Haaland whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Filipe Martins is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
7.05
0-0Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Jose Marcelino plays it short to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Julian Moya shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.00
0-0Enrique Caminero hits a low pass to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall makes a deft header but is denied by Rafael Moreira. Excellent save.
10.30
1-0Graham Hall sees Samuele Pecorari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.51
Without breaking stride, Graham Hall plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Rafael Moreira keeps it out!
15.15
1-0Olivier Basto hits a low pass to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen knocks the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
18.04
1-0Colin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Hall. Graham Hall whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.26
Felipe Leon threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.12
Julian Moya runs up as Peter Madrid takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Showing composure, Julian Moya plays the ball forward to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero passes the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall shoots from long range. Solid save from Rafael Moreira.
26.51
1-0Enrique Caminero catches Dianboto Dacourt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dianboto Dacourt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.37
Enrique Caminero threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari directs the ball goalwards with his head. Filipe Martins steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
30.13
Enrique Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
32.22
Filipe Martins flicks a high pass forward to Pius Van Kouwen who brings the ball under control. Pius Van Kouwen sees Felipe Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.27
Samuel Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall makes a probing pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.32
Samuel Varela hits a low pass to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Rafael Moreira.
42.21
Colin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero threads the ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Rafael Moreira punches it away to safety.
44.56
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Samuele Pecorari who brings the ball under control. Samuele Pecorari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Rafael Moreira reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero laces a through ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dianboto Dacourt.
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. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
47.31
Samuel Varela threads the ball through to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.05
2-0Jose Marcelino comes in with a late challenge on Ali Bruno. The referee warns Jose Marcelino to calm down! Ali Bruno runs off the knock.
54.33
Enrique Caminero threads a neat ball through to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz connects with a diving header. Rafael Moreira manages to gather it comfortably.
55.03
Samuel Varela makes a simple pass to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Andy Harley. That should have been a goal!
57.26
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Ali Bruno collects the pass. With vision, Ali Bruno laces a weighted ball forward to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.11
Olivier Basto decides to run forward with the ball. Olivier Basto kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
60.07
2-0RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Patricio Navarro replacing Samuel Varela and Daniel Viana replacing Claudio Cruz .
65.45
Pius Van Kouwen sees Felipe Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.17
Felipe Leon threads a neat ball through to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.38
Julian Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. With a delightful solo run, Jose Marcelino stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Marcelino shoots from outside the area. 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.
77.50
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Patricio Guerrero Lopez replacing Henning Haaland .
78.55
Colin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Patricio Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reaction save from Rafael Moreira!
79.49
Julian Moya flicks a high pass forward to Graham Hall who brings the ball neatly under control. Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero controls it well on his chest. Enrique Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.11
Peter Madrid knocks the ball forward to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Viana who brings the ball under control. Daniel Viana shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Rafael Moreira manages to gather it easily.
84.17
With a delightful solo run, Michael Brunswijk stretches the opposition's defence. Michael Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc makes a looping header on goal. Bonaventure Manfredini manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.53
Felipe Leon flicks a high ball forward to Edouard Blanc who takes it down. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
87.49
Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari controls it well on his chest. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana makes a looping header on goal but somehow Rafael Moreira manages to keep it out.
89.36
Dianboto Dacourt makes a simple pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. With a superhuman jump, Edouard Blanc connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Graham Hall passes the ball forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
16
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
24.8%
43.6%
31.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Hall of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Peter Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Hall (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jose Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Henning Haaland (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Patricio Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rafael Moreira (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Olivier Basto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dianboto Dacourt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Filipe Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ali Bruno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pius Van Kouwen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edouard Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Brunswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Saez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID) | 0 | |