Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     NumanciaNumancia
Will SullyWill Sully Computer Player Computer Player
Bonaventure ManfrediniB. Manfredini81
G
1captain
G
69Julian DelgadoJ. Delgado
Samuel VarelaS. Varela76
D
2
D
71Ricardo FerrerR. Ferrer
Colin McGroryC. McGrory81
D
3
D
67Don HopkinD. Hopkin
Peter MadridP. Madrid77
D
4
D
64Daniel KikoD. Kiko
Paul WatsonP. Watson76
D
5
D
59Juan-Carlos HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Graham HallG. Hall83
M
6
M
74Egbert HuibertsE. Huiberts
Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino84
M
7
M
68Patrice CharvetP. Charvet
Enrique CamineroE. Caminero88
M
captain8
A
70Alejandro PeiroA. Peiro
Samuele PecorariS. Pecorari79
A
9
A
68Alexandre CostaA. Costa
Claudio CruzC. Cruz83
M
10
A
67Frederico ButraguenoF. Butragueno
Henning HaalandH. Haaland79
A
11
A
64Eduardo CanoE. Cano
 
Julian MoyaJ. Moya76
D
12
M
68Cesar QuaresmaC. Quaresma
Massimo ChianeseM. Chianese81
M
13
M
68Adolfo CabreraA. Cabrera
Daniel VianaD. Viana77
A
14
G
66Rodrigo VieiraR. Vieira

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Numancia. A crowd of 19,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.


0.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
2.20
Frederico Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Bonaventure Manfredini.
3.40
Corner kick to Numancia. Egbert Huiberts plays it short to Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro knocks the ball into the box. Bonaventure Manfredini punches the ball out of the danger area!
4.25
Patrice Charvet threads the ball through to Eduardo Cano. Eduardo Cano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.14
Jose Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.30
Egbert Huiberts hacks Graham Hall from behind! The referee calls over Egbert Huiberts and shows him a yellow card! Graham Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.33
Paul Watson decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Watson threads a neat ball through to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Julian Delgado as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.39
Jose Marcelino takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some world-class footwork from Enrique Caminero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper, Julian Delgado, sees it late!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
18.06
Alexandre Costa comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Caminero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrique Caminero runs off the knock.
20.25
Patrice Charvet makes a beautiful solo run. Patrice Charvet lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
21.03
Jose Marcelino sees Graham Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.40
Egbert Huiberts knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Cano. Eduardo Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.59
Patrice Charvet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
39.18
Graham Hall threads the ball through to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino sees Henning Haaland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Julian Delgado manages to gather it comfortably.
42.14
Colin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Don Hopkin catches Henning Haaland on the ankles. Henning Haaland appeals for a penalty! Given!!
42.14
The referee points to the spot..
43.40
Henning Haaland takes a long run up. The keeper dives to the right but Henning Haaland cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
47.48
Alexandre Costa flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa beats his man to it with a header but it flies just off target!
53.55
Don Hopkin clumsily knocks into Samuele Pecorari. The referee brings Don Hopkin to one side and gives him a warning! Samuele Pecorari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.55
Free kick to RCD Espanyol just outside the area...
55.46
Henning Haaland slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
59.21
Graham Hall catches Daniel Kiko on the ankles. Graham Hall is shown the yellow card! Daniel Kiko runs off the knock.
60.01
RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Julian Moya replacing Paul Watson and Daniel Viana replacing Samuele Pecorari .
61.08
Jose Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Julian Delgado!
67.48
Daniel Kiko passes the ball forward to Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet makes a simple pass to Frederico Butragueno. Frederico Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrice Charvet. Jose Marcelino comes in with a late challenge on Patrice Charvet. Patrice Charvet appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
69.24
Enrique Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.31
Enrique Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. 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.
73.57
Graham Hall plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Julian Delgado. Excellent save.
77.23
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Massimo Chianese replacing Jose Marcelino .
78.24
With vision, Colin McGrory laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
79.09
Colin McGrory makes a simple pass to Graham Hall. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Julian Delgado easily picks it out of the air!
87.36
Massimo Chianese threads a neat ball through to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Julian Delgado manages to gather it.
89.13
Graham Hall decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Numancia
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
23.2%
44.9%
31.9%

Scorers
Jose Marcelino 10
Enrique Caminero 16
Henning Haaland 43 (p)
Daniel Viana 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Marcelino of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings