Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio Guerrero LopezP. Guerrero Lopez57
G
1
G
63Paolo PizziP. Pizzi
Sebastian PirriS. Pirri60
D
2
D
67Sebastian MoralesS. Morales
John InglisJ. Inglis60
D
3
D
65Miguel GainzaM. Gainza
Arturo VilaA. Vila60
D
4
D
64Miguel MunozM. Munoz
Craig DalglishC. Dalglish57
D
5
D
52Patricio BlancoP. Blanco
Ricardo PerezR. Perez72
M
6captain
M
70Fernando MolownyF. Molowny
Enrique IbanezE. Ibanez66
M
7
M
69Fernando VergesF. Verges
Oscar MarquezO. Marquez64
M
captain8
M
60Ricardo CarrascoR. Carrasco
Arturo HerreraA. Herrera61
M
9
M
55Eduardo PrietoE. Prieto
Carlos FarinosC. Farinos57
A
10
A
65Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez
Donato CardascioD. Cardascio57
A
11
A
63Felipe ZubizarretaF. Zubizarreta
 
Frederico AlvarezF. Alvarez60
M
12
G
59Romero P. ZamoraR. Zamora
Patrick El KhanchafP. El Khanchaf57
G
13
A
58Michelangelo DeiM. Dei
Fernando CarmonaF. Carmona56
G
14
A
57Antonio MorenoA. Moreno

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 13,485 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Racing Ferrol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio Ferrer.


0.00
RCD Espanyol start the match!
2.10
Fernando Molowny makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.00
Oscar Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Prieto.
4.51
Fernando Verges threads the ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.37
Carlos Farinos clumsily knocks into Felipe Zubizarreta. The referee warns Carlos Farinos to calm down! Felipe Zubizarreta runs off the knock.
10.46
Ricardo Carrasco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ricardo Carrasco makes a simple pass, allowing Felipe Zubizarreta to run into the box. Felipe Zubizarreta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Patricio Guerrero Lopez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.40
John Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Donato Cardascio who takes it down. Donato Cardascio lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Perez. Ricardo Perez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.55
Ricardo Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.20
Carlos Farinos knocks the ball forward to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.08
Arturo Vila picks a pass forward to Enrique Ibanez. Enrique Ibanez threads the ball through to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Racing Ferrol kicking off!
47.18
Enrique Ibanez takes it forward alone. Enrique Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.48
Fernando Verges threads a neat ball through to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
61.44
Fernando Verges flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Zubizarreta collects the pass. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.17
Miguel Munoz knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Carrasco. Ricardo Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ibanez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
78.36
Fernando Verges hits a low pass to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carrasco. Ricardo Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.15
Patricio Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carrasco. Ricardo Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Patricio Guerrero Lopez!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
31.4%
47.1%
21.4%

Scorers
Donato Cardascio 47
Felipe Zubizarreta 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Donato Cardascio of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings