Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Will SullyWill Sully Jim Toke Jim Toke
Bonaventure ManfrediniB. Manfredini81
G
1
G
79Samuel RamosS. Ramos
Samuel VarelaS. Varela76
D
2
D
70Alfredo GarciaA. Garcia
Colin McGroryC. McGrory81
D
3captain
D
78Edmundo AlonsoE. Alonso
Peter MadridP. Madrid77
D
4
D
73Jose Fortes RomanJ. Roman
Martin AllbackM. Allback75
D
5
D
69Oscar SanchezO. Sanchez
Graham HallG. Hall83
M
6
M
90Richard JamesR. James
Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino84
M
7
M
91Frederico GuardiolaF. Guardiola
Enrique CamineroE. Caminero88
M
captain8
M
85Jose OliveiraJ. Oliveira
Henning HaalandH. Haaland79
A
9
A
80Victor José MariV. José Mari
Claudio CruzC. Cruz82
M
10
A
82Carlos Dario RamosC. Ramos
Samuele PecorariS. Pecorari79
A
11
A
87Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja
 
Elena BarkeroE. Barkero74
D
12
A
75Roger SierR. Sier
Frederic VanderF. Vander80
M
13
M
86Albert RuizA. Ruiz
Massimo ChianeseM. Chianese81
M
14
D
78Oliver LindemannO. Lindemann

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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 Real Betis Balompié. 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 Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the first half!
2.10
Graham Hall threads a neat ball through to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.19
Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Samuel Ramos.
4.55
Samuele Pecorari comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Alonso. Samuele Pecorari is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Alonso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.24
Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari controls it well on his chest. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Garcia.
8.39
Peter Madrid threads a neat ball through to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino hits a low pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Samuel Ramos keeps it out!
9.46
Jose Fortes Roman hits a low pass to Richard James. Richard James hits a low pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Bonaventure Manfredini!
18.53
Edmundo Alonso comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Caminero. Edmundo Alonso is shown the yellow card! Enrique Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.38
Enrique Caminero threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.04
Peter Madrid breaks forward. Peter Madrid flicks a high pass forward to Jose Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
26.29
Jose Oliveira threads the ball through to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.50
Claudio Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Henning Haaland who brings the ball under control. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Samuel Ramos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.46
Oscar Sanchez passes the ball forward to Jose Oliveira. Jose Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Tonci Vukoja collects the pass. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor José Mari!
39.08
Graham Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.52
Jose Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Colin McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
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. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié start the second half!
48.43
Richard James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Oliveira. Jose Oliveira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Oliveira!
54.41
Tonci Vukoja plays the ball forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.14
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Massimo Chianese replacing Claudio Cruz .Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Roger Sier replacing Jose Oliveira and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
69.30
Enrique Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
72.14
Frederico Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
75.48
Peter Madrid threads a neat ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari 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.
81.32
Edmundo Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.24
Without breaking stride, Frederico Guardiola plays the ball forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
85.51
Martin Allback threads a neat ball through to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Samuel Ramos.
87.44
Enrique Caminero takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Carlos Dario Ramos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.32
Jose Fortes Roman darts forward. Jose Fortes Roman flicks a high ball forward to Tonci Vukoja who takes it down. Tonci Vukoja shoots from distance. Bonaventure Manfredini gets down and covers it.
90.00
Samuel Varela hits a low pass to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland controls it well on his chest. Henning Haaland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Roman.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
21.9%
45.2%
32.9%

Scorers
Henning Haaland 21
Samuele Pecorari 28, 39
Victor José Mari 33
Jose Oliveira 48
Carlos Dario Ramos 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuele Pecorari of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings