Match Report


MurciaMurcia     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Diego MarescaD. Maresca61
G
1
G
57Patricio Guerrero LopezP. Guerrero Lopez
Jose Javier DelgadoJ. Delgado66
D
2
D
60Sebastian PirriS. Pirri
Jose Fortes RamirezJ. Ramirez56
D
3captain
D
60John InglisJ. Inglis
Enrique GomezE. Gomez56
D
4
D
60Arturo VilaA. Vila
Eduardo DuranE. Duran53
D
5
D
57Craig DalglishC. Dalglish
Edmundo DuranE. Duran73
M
6
M
72Ricardo PerezR. Perez
Arturo MonteroA. Montero71
M
7
M
66Enrique IbanezE. Ibanez
Fernando DominguezF. Dominguez70
M
8
M
64Oscar MarquezO. Marquez
Alfredo SaezA. Saez59
M
9
M
61Frederico AlvarezF. Alvarez
Ernesto CastroE. Castro63
A
10
A
58Donato CardascioD. Cardascio
Julian GuerreroJ. Guerrero55
A
captain11
A
57Carlos FarinosC. Farinos
 
Claudio RomeroC. Romero57
M
12
M
61Arturo HerreraA. Herrera
Alberto GimenezA. Gimenez55
G
13
G
57Patrick El KhanchafP. El Khanchaf
Andres PichichiA. Pichichi54
G
14
G
56Fernando CarmonaF. Carmona

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 12,039 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Murcia and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Vidal.


0.00
The first half starts with Murcia kicking off!
9.39
Oscar Marquez passes the ball forward to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Maresca who gathers it comfortably.
12.26
John Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Marquez controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Oscar Marquez stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Marquez advances inside the box! Oscar Marquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.53
Arturo Montero makes a probing pass to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.48
Enrique Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Perez collects the pass. Ricardo Perez hits a low pass to Donato Cardascio. Some silky footwork from Donato Cardascio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
21.51
Donato Cardascio makes a probing pass to Carlos Farinos. Carlos Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Ibanez. Enrique Ibanez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.35
With imagination, Fernando Dominguez plays the ball forward to Julian Guerrero. Julian Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.42
Edmundo Duran takes it forward alone. Edmundo Duran whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Castro. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.34
Enrique Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
38.38
Arturo Vila flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Alvarez collects the pass. Frederico Alvarez threads the ball through to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Farinos. Carlos Farinos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
45.00
Edmundo Duran threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
47.13
John Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio makes a probing pass to Carlos Farinos. Carlos Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio makes a looping header on goal. Diego Maresca gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
49.12
Carlos Farinos clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Ramirez. Carlos Farinos is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Ramirez runs off the knock.
51.28
Arturo Montero flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Duran controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Duran threads a neat ball through to Julian Guerrero. Julian Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Castro. Ernesto Castro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.38
Fernando Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Dominguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
60.42
Fernando Dominguez advances with the ball. Fernando Dominguez hits a low pass to Julian Guerrero. Julian Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.02
Jose Fortes Ramirez pushes up the pitch. Jose Fortes Ramirez sees Ernesto Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Vila.
81.16
Jose Javier Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Dominguez. Fernando Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
84.42
Alfredo Saez hacks Donato Cardascio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Donato Cardascio runs off the knock.
90.00
Fernando Dominguez makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Murcia

RCD Espanyol
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
30%
47.5%
22.5%

Scorers
Donato Cardascio 18
Carlos Farinos 38

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

Match Ratings