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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 13,029 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Valladolid and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ramos.


0.00
Real Valladolid kick off and get the first half underway!
6.00
Roberto Guerrero Lopez barges into Oscar Marquez. The referee brings Roberto Guerrero Lopez to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.33
Ricardo Perez makes a probing pass to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Ibanez. Enrique Ibanez heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
21.48
Miguel Roman flicks a high pass forward. Micka‘l Suarez controls it well on his chest. Micka‘l Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Potts who brings the ball under control. Ledley Potts plays a one-two with Micka‘l Suarez and advances towards the goal... Ledley Potts looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
24.24
Donato Cardascio clumsily knocks into Hugo Alonso. The referee warns Donato Cardascio to calm down! Hugo Alonso runs off the knock.
28.37
With a delightful solo run, Alberto Verges stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
30.15
Hugo Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Verges. Alberto Verges makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Verges finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
32.39
Frederico Alvarez flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Farinos who brings the ball under control. Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.42
Frederico Alvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.00
Roberto Guerrero Lopez sees Micka‘l Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Micka‘l Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.03
Micka‘l Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Micka‘l Suarez cuts inside the box! Micka‘l Suarez rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.08
Oscar Marquez laces a through ball forward to Carlos Farinos. Carlos Farinos shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
48.21
Frederico Alvarez flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Perez who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Perez threads a neat ball through to Enrique Ibanez. Enrique Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Brighton.
54.46
Ricardo Diez makes a probing pass to Teddy Hendrie. Teddy Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
59.57
Donato Cardascio flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Farinos collects the pass. Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.15
Enrique Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Farinos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Cabrera who gathers it comfortably.
66.04
Julian Brighton pushes up the pitch. Julian Brighton flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Hendrie. With a superhuman jump, Teddy Hendrie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.54
Ricardo Diez threads a neat ball through to Micka‘l Suarez. Micka‘l Suarez passes the ball forward to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
81.57
Craig Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Ibanez who gracefully takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Enrique Ibanez stretches the opposition's defence. Enrique Ibanez cuts inside the box! Miguel Roman comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Ibanez. Enrique Ibanez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.30
Enrique Ibanez surges forward with the ball. Enrique Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Cardascio but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
26.2%
50%
23.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Micka‘l Suarez of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings