Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off!
10.44
0-0Peter Madrid flicks a high pass forward. Graham Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Hall threads a neat ball through to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.58
0-0Andres Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Ferrer collects the pass. Martin Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bonaventure Manfredini.
20.18
0-0It's a corner kick. Shota Ikedia loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Andres Navarro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes off Arturo Caminero and the loose ball is cleared up field.
27.18
0-0Francisco Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Korey Gruenebaum. Korey Gruenebaum knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martin Ferrer is offside!
28.23
0-0Albacete Balompie are dictating the run of play here today.
30.02
0-1Victor Santos flicks a high pass forward. Korey Gruenebaum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Korey Gruenebaum flicks a high pass forward to Martin Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Martin Ferrer rushes past Arturo Caminero! Martin Ferrer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Ferrer!
33.36
0-1Albert Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero controls it well on his chest. Enrique Caminero shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
34.53
Colin McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Caminero who takes it down. Enrique Caminero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Caminero shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Peter Madrid threads the ball through to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Julian Moya replacing Peter Madrid and Samuele Pecorari replacing Henning Haaland. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off the second half!
48.51
Albert Sanz makes a simple pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.15
Albert Sanz hits a low pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
51.20
Francisco Verges makes a simple pass to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer edges inside the box! Martin Ferrer tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.50
Andres Hierro makes a probing pass to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
55.06
Albert Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.55
Arturo Caminero takes it forward alone. Arturo Caminero sees Samuele Pecorari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Isaac Grossman!
65.15
Korey Gruenebaum flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Samuel Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
66.12
Julian Moya flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Viana who takes it down. Daniel Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Verges.
69.15
With vision, Graham Hall plays the ball forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Ramos.
71.20
Shota Ikedia flicks a high ball forward to Martin Ferrer who takes it down. Martin Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.48
Albert Sanz sees Graham Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
75.08
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.50
Claudio Cruz plays the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Isaac Grossman is on top of it.
78.52
Enrique Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
79.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.51
Julian Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Santos.
89.53
1-2Andres Navarro clumsily knocks into Samuele Pecorari. Andres Navarro is shown the yellow card! Samuele Pecorari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Julian Moya flicks a high pass forward. Graham Hall collects the pass. Graham Hall threads the ball through to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Isaac Grossman manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
25.6%
47.6%
26.8%
Scorers
| Daniel Viana 55 | Martin Ferrer 30, 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Ferrer of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Sanz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniel Viana (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henning Haaland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aimo Urso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Isaac Grossman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andres Navarro (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Enrique Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Korey Gruenebaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Verges (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Andres Hierro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shota Ikedia (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Ferrer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Samuel Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edward Rowett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Dalglish (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adolfo Leon (ATT) | 0 | |