Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,746 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off!
10.34
0-0Adolfo Cabrera hacks Claudio Cruz from behind! The referee brings Adolfo Cabrera to one side and gives him a warning! Claudio Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.55
0-0Julian Moya makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino passes the ball forward to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
14.11
0-0Jose Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.15
0-0Jose Marcelino barges into Adolfo Cabrera. The referee calls over Jose Marcelino and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.50
0-1With vision, Colin McGrory plays the ball forward to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Chianese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimo Chianese lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henning Haaland!
30.41
0-1Daniel Kiko hacks Colin McGrory from behind! The referee brings Daniel Kiko to one side and gives him a warning! Colin McGrory runs off the knock.
32.34
Jose Marcelino hits a low pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Ferrer.
33.13
Massimo Chianese threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
34.49
Claudio Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Chianese who takes it down. Massimo Chianese whips in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.44
With some swift thinking, Colin McGrory plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Kiko.
39.48
Daniel Kiko makes a simple pass to Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Cano. Eduardo Cano knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
40.34
0-2Graham Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Cruz but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.11
Peter Madrid flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Chianese holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimo Chianese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
49.06
With vision, Adolfo Cabrera plays the ball forward to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.16
Adolfo Cabrera plays the ball forward to Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Costa but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.52
Adolfo Cabrera sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.32
1-2Egbert Huiberts threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.36
Ricardo Ferrer plays the ball forward to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Cabrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bonaventure Manfredini manages to gather it.
60.43
Eduardo Cano comes in with a late challenge on Jose Marcelino. The referee calls over Eduardo Cano and shows him a yellow card! Jose Marcelino runs off the knock.
65.34
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero controls it well on his chest. Enrique Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.21
Juan-Carlos Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin passes the ball forward to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Bonaventure Manfredini!
78.46
Egbert Huiberts flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Cabrera who takes it down. Adolfo Cabrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Marcelino.
84.40
Peter Madrid plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero beats his man to it with a header. Julian Delgado comfortably picks it out of the air!
85.56
Adolfo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts shoots from long range. Bonaventure Manfredini effortlessly gets down and covers it.
89.38
Graham Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
30.1%
47.9%
21.9%
Scorers
| Adolfo Cabrera 49 | Henning Haaland 25, 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Henning Haaland of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Delgado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Egbert Huiberts (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Cabrera (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Alejandro Peiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexandre Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederico Butragueno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Cano (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Cesar Quaresma (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Vieira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Reyes (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Marcelino (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Massimo Chianese (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henning Haaland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Aimo Urso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederic Vander (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | 0 | |