Match Report
| RCD Espanyol | RCD Espanyol |  |  | Cordoba | Cordoba | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Hierro | R. Hierro |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Andres Arias | A. Arias | |||||||||
| Ernesto Calvo | E. Calvo | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Juan Flores | J. Flores | |||||||||
| Edmundo Diaz | E. Diaz | | 59 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 55 |  | Markus Eder | M. Eder | ||||||||
| Victor Merino | V. Merino | | 54 | D | | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Daniel Del Sol | D. Del Sol | ||||||||
| Felipe Butragueno | F. Butragueno | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Jose Guerrero | J. Guerrero | |||||||||
| Nenad Rabuel | N. Rabuel |  | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Martin Moya | M. Moya | |||||||||
| Guillermo Serrano | G. Serrano | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 |  | Cesar Ribeiro | C. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Enrique Navarro | E. Navarro | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Alberto Pascual | A. Pascual | |||||||||
| Miguel Verges | M. Verges | | 56 | M | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Ernesto Barkero | E. Barkero | |||||||||
| Enrique Lozano | E. Lozano | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 |  | John Midgley | J. Midgley | |||||||||
| Glynn Evans | G. Evans | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Mario Fonseca | M. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Pedro Farinos | P. Farinos | | 60 | G | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Edmundo Kiko | E. Kiko | |||||||||
| Andres Iglesias | A. Iglesias | | 54 | M | | 13 | | G | 52 | | Sebastian Vila | S. Vila | |||||||||
| Andres Prieto | A. Prieto | | 54 | A | | 14 | | M | 50 | | Elena Diaz | E. Diaz | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 13,384 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Cordoba are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Izquierdo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Cordoba are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Izquierdo.
0.00
0-0Cordoba kick off and get the match underway!
4.30
0-0Ernesto Barkero surges forward with the ball. Ernesto Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Calvo.
9.32
0-0Felipe Butragueno threads the ball through to Enrique Navarro. With a delightful solo run, Enrique Navarro stretches the opposition's defence. Enrique Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.37
Enrique Navarro sees Glynn Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.28
Enrique Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.35
Cesar Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards John Midgley. John Midgley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.58
0-0Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Pascual who takes it down. Alberto Pascual runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Alberto Pascual provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Rafael Hierro!
24.36
Guillermo Serrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
26.14
Ernesto Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz hits a low pass to Enrique Navarro. Enrique Navarro shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
27.34
Ernesto Barkero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.49
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.33
John Midgley flicks a high pass forward to Mario Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Mario Fonseca shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
33.07
Ernesto Calvo threads a neat ball through to Nenad Rabuel. Nenad Rabuel sees Glynn Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Arias who gathers it comfortably.
34.18
0-0Enrique Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Lozano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Glynn Evans is offside!
40.38
Guillermo Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RCD Espanyol are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.30
Guillermo Serrano flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Evans who takes it down. Glynn Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
With some swift thinking, Cesar Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Mario Fonseca. Mario Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
49.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.48
Guillermo Serrano sees Glynn Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glynn Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Nenad Rabuel. Nenad Rabuel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
60.24
Markus Eder kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Ribeiro. Cesar Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Mario Fonseca. Mario Fonseca shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Rafael Hierro.
61.24
0-0Cesar Ribeiro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some awkward footwork from Daniel Del Sol provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.41
0-0John Midgley catches Edmundo Diaz on the ankles. The referee calls over John Midgley and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Diaz runs off the knock.
71.34
Felipe Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Serrano. Guillermo Serrano makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.56
Alberto Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, John Midgley. John Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Mario Fonseca. Mario Fonseca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Rafael Hierro is on top of his game. Well saved!
81.45
Juan Flores threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero passes the ball forward to John Midgley. John Midgley shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.51
Alberto Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, John Midgley. John Midgley shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.35
Guillermo Serrano clumsily knocks into Ernesto Barkero. The referee calls over Guillermo Serrano and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.39
0-0Guillermo Serrano comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Ribeiro. The referee warns Guillermo Serrano to calm down! Cesar Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
26.9%
50%
23.1%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Pascual of Cordoba |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Hierro (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ernesto Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Victor Merino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nenad Rabuel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Serrano (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Enrique Navarro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Miguel Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrique Lozano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glynn Evans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Farinos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andres Iglesias (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Prieto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andres Arias (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Eder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Guerrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Moya (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cesar Ribeiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alberto Pascual (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ernesto Barkero (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | John Midgley (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Mario Fonseca (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Edmundo Kiko (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Vila (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elena Diaz (MID) | 0 | |