Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     SalamancaSalamanca
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patrick El KhanchafP. El Khanchaf58
G
captain1
G
64Ellery PolakE. Polak
Julian BravoJ. Bravo63
D
2
D
67Pedro MoyaP. Moya
Sebastian PirriS. Pirri62
D
3
D
62Silvain BruinsS. Bruins
Arturo VilaA. Vila61
D
4
D
55Dean WilliamsonD. Williamson
Eugenio CamineroE. Caminero47
D
5
D
52Frederico GomezF. Gomez
Enrique IbanezE. Ibanez67
M
6
M
75Julian MarcosJ. Marcos
Oscar MarquezO. Marquez65
M
7captain
M
67Brian DixonB. Dixon
Carlton ShieldsC. Shields64
M
8
M
61Arno MüllerA. Müller
Arturo HerreraA. Herrera61
M
9
A
60Frederic CarlierF. Carlier
Rodolfo FarinosR. Farinos70
A
10
A
58Alberto SegarraA. Segarra
Raymond van BeekR. van Beek60
A
11
A
58Arturo KikoA. Kiko
 
Frederico AlvarezF. Alvarez61
M
12
M
61Dino CodognolaD. Codognola
Donato CardascioD. Cardascio60
A
13
G
60Hugo ReyH. Rey
Fernando CarmonaF. Carmona57
G
14
M
60Eduardo FuentesE. Fuentes

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 12,693 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Salamanca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Ferrer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salamanca get the match underway!
4.01
Julian Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
9.33
Julian Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Raymond van Beek. Raymond van Beek threads the ball through to Rodolfo Farinos but he's offside!
12.03
Sebastian Pirri threads a neat ball through to Carlton Shields. Carlton Shields makes a simple pass to Raymond van Beek. Raymond van Beek whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Farinos. Rodolfo Farinos connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
15.51
Pedro Moya threads the ball through to Silvain Bruins. Silvain Bruins flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Segarra controls it well on his chest. Alberto Segarra shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
27.08
Dean Williamson threads a neat ball through to Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Carlier. Frederic Carlier makes a probing pass to Arturo Kiko but he's offside!
32.26
Dean Williamson surges forward with the ball. Dean Williamson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra rushes past Sebastian Pirri! Some silky footwork from Alberto Segarra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Sebastian Pirri, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
33.44
Frederico Gomez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Arno Müller shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
36.35
Arturo Vila plays the ball forward to Oscar Marquez. Oscar Marquez passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Farinos. Rodolfo Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Raymond van Beek but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.37
Sebastian Pirri makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Shields. Carlton Shields knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.20
Enrique Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Raymond van Beek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raymond van Beek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Moya.
42.59
Arno Müller surges forward with the ball. Arno Müller skips past Arturo Vila! Arno Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
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. Salamanca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
51.22
Frederico Gomez makes a probing pass to Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Julian Marcos collects the pass. Julian Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Patrick El Khanchaf is on top of it.
55.06
Enrique Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Raymond van Beek collects the pass. Raymond van Beek tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ellery Polak.
56.52
Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Enrique Ibanez plays it to the far post. Julian Marcos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.01
Oscar Marquez hits a low pass to Rodolfo Farinos. Rodolfo Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Gomez.
61.54
Arturo Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Moya.
63.42
Frederico Gomez sees Julian Marcos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.07
Enrique Ibanez hacks Silvain Bruins from behind! Enrique Ibanez is warned by the referee! Silvain Bruins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.01
Arno Müller flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Carlier controls it well on his chest. Frederic Carlier puts a great ball through. Arturo Kiko runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.39
Julian Marcos threads a neat ball through to Alberto Segarra. Alberto Segarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.28
Oscar Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Shields who brings the ball under control. Carlton Shields knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.34
Silvain Bruins receives the ball from a throw-in from Julian Marcos. Silvain Bruins flicks a high ball forward to Julian Marcos who takes it down. Julian Marcos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.31
Arturo Vila flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Ibanez. Enrique Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Shields finds some space and shoots from distance but Ellery Polak reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Salamanca
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
26.7%
48.8%
24.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Marcos of Salamanca

Match Ratings
1.Patrick El Khanchaf (GK)
7
2.Julian Bravo (DEF)
7
3.Sebastian Pirri (DEF)
8
4.Arturo Vila (DEF)
6
5.Eugenio Caminero (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Ibanez (MID)
6
7.Oscar Marquez (MID)
7
8.Carlton Shields (MID)
7
9.Arturo Herrera (MID)
6
10.Rodolfo Farinos (ATT)
6
11.Raymond van Beek (ATT)
6
 
12.Frederico Alvarez (MID)
0
13.Donato Cardascio (ATT)
0
14.Fernando Carmona (GK)
0

1.Ellery Polak (GK)
7
2.Pedro Moya (DEF)
6
3.Silvain Bruins (DEF)
6
4.Dean Williamson (DEF)
8
5.Frederico Gomez (DEF)
7
6.Julian Marcos (MID)
9
7.Brian Dixon (MID)
6
8.Arno Müller (MID)
8
9.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Segarra (ATT)
7
11.Arturo Kiko (ATT)
6
 
12.Dino Codognola (MID)
0
13.Hugo Rey (GK)
0
14.Eduardo Fuentes (MID)
0