Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Will SullyWill Sully Computer Player Computer Player
Bonaventure ManfrediniB. Manfredini81
G
1
G
70Gregorio MerinoG. Merino
Samuel VarelaS. Varela76
D
2
D
80Alfredo RamosA. Ramos
Colin McGroryC. McGrory81
D
3
D
68Matt BlakeM. Blake
Peter MadridP. Madrid77
D
4
D
57Frederico AriasF. Arias
Paul WatsonP. Watson76
D
5
D
56Patricio SanzP. Sanz
Graham HallG. Hall83
M
6
M
74Rafael DiezR. Diez
Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino84
M
7captain
M
65Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo
Enrique CamineroE. Caminero88
M
captain8
M
64Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Henning HaalandH. Haaland79
A
9
A
72Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Claudio CruzC. Cruz83
M
10
A
69Fernando VegaF. Vega
Samuele PecorariS. Pecorari79
A
11
A
67Erik DarwinkelE. Darwinkel
 
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie76
D
12
A
66Jacob RowettJ. Rowett
Frederic VanderF. Vander81
M
13
G
64Nicolas RubioN. Rubio
Massimo ChianeseM. Chianese81
M
14
M
63Felipe RedondoF. Redondo

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Guerrero Lopez.


0.00
RCD Espanyol start the match!
2.47
Graham Hall knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gregorio Merino.
4.26
Peter Madrid flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero controls it well on his chest. Enrique Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Sanz.
9.09
Frederico Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel heads the ball goalwards. Peter Madrid clears it off the line with his head!
10.05
Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari controls it well on his chest. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.29
Enrique Caminero brings the ball forward. Enrique Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari makes a convincing header but somehow Gregorio Merino manages to keep it out.
16.04
Alfredo Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo hits a low pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
20.14
Juan-Carlos Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Matteo. Samuel Varela catches Matt Matteo on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
20.14
The referee points to the spot..
21.16
Alberto Bravo slowly runs up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
24.53
Juan-Carlos Bravo threads the ball through to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel shoots from long range but it is miles over!
26.36
With vision, Matt Matteo laces a through ball forward to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo threads the ball through to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.32
Matt Matteo threads a neat ball through to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.31
Graham Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Merino with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
33.27
Jose Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.40
Erik Darwinkel catches Graham Hall on the ankles. Erik Darwinkel is shown the yellow card! Graham Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.12
Jose Marcelino takes a short throw-in bringing Enrique Caminero into play. Enrique Caminero sees Samuele Pecorari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Sanz.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
48.41
Juan-Carlos Bravo threads a neat ball through to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
49.18
Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Jose Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Jose Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gregorio Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
51.38
Rafael Diez clumsily knocks into Enrique Caminero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrique Caminero runs off the knock.
59.40
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero controls it well on his chest. Enrique Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Gregorio Merino had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
61.40
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Dominic Ritchie replacing Samuel Varela .
65.15
Patricio Sanz punts the ball hopefully upfield. Rafael Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.32
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Patricio Sanz happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.53
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Frederic Vander replacing Graham Hall .
78.58
Colin McGrory surges forward with the ball. Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
79.34
Enrique Caminero laces a weighted ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Pecorari who takes it down. Samuele Pecorari lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Alfredo Ramos catches Henning Haaland on the ankles. Penalty for RCD Espanyol!!
79.34
The referee points to the spot..
80.34
Henning Haaland takes a short run up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
83.05
Matt Matteo hits a low pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
85.17
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.37
Juan-Carlos Bravo makes a simple pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
24.4%
47.4%
28.2%

Scorers
Henning Haaland 10, 33, 80 (p)
Samuele Pecorari 28, 59
Alberto Bravo 21 (p)

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

Match Ratings
1.Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2.Samuel Varela (DEF)
6
3.Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Peter Madrid (DEF)
6
5.Paul Watson (DEF)
6
6.Graham Hall (MID)
6
7.Jose Marcelino (MID)
7
8.Enrique Caminero (MID)
8
9.Henning Haaland (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Claudio Cruz (MID)
7
11.Samuele Pecorari (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
13.Frederic Vander (MID)
6
14.Massimo Chianese (MID)
0

1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
7
2.Alfredo Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Matt Blake (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Arias (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Diez (MID)yellow card
6
7.Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID)
6
8.Matt Matteo (MID)
6
9.Alberto Bravo (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Fernando Vega (ATT)
6
11.Erik Darwinkel (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Jacob Rowett (ATT)
0
13.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
14.Felipe Redondo (MID)
0