Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael HierroR. Hierro62
G
1
G
58Julian GuardiolaJ. Guardiola
Ernesto CalvoE. Calvo63
D
2
D
60Guillermo NunezG. Nunez
Edmundo DiazE. Diaz59
D
3
D
59Juan CastroJ. Castro
Victor MerinoV. Merino54
D
4
D
55Juan GentoJ. Gento
Felipe ButraguenoF. Butragueno50
D
5
D
52Lee DraperL. Draper
Nenad RabuelN. Rabuel65
M
6captain
M
56Don BoothD. Booth
Enrique NavarroE. Navarro59
M
7
M
54Dario MauricioD. Mauricio
Guillermo SerranoG. Serrano59
M
8
M
51Pablo ReyesP. Reyes
Miguel VergesM. Verges56
M
9
M
49Claudio MunozC. Munoz
Enrique LozanoE. Lozano62
A
10
A
57Jose SaezJ. Saez
Glynn EvansG. Evans58
A
captain11
A
56Francisco MenendezF. Menendez
 
Pedro FarinosP. Farinos60
G
12
D
51Robert Van GalenR. Van Galen
Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias54
M
13
A
50Hugo MorenoH. Moreno
Andres PrietoA. Prieto54
A
14
A
49Albert MoralesA. Morales

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Izquierdo.


0.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
6.02
Dario Mauricio flicks a high ball forward to Jose Saez who takes it down. Jose Saez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.18
Felipe Butragueno takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Victor Merino. Victor Merino knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Serrano. Guillermo Serrano passes the ball forward to Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
21.27
Claudio Munoz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Saez. Jose Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Verges.
27.42
Dario Mauricio flicks a high pass forward. Jose Saez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Saez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.32
Francisco Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Saez who brings the ball under control. Jose Saez lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Menendez. Francisco Menendez makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.04
Francisco Menendez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francisco Menendez puts a great ball through. Pablo Reyes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.12
Victor Merino flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Navarro controls it well on his chest. Enrique Navarro passes the ball forward to Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Nenad Rabuel. Juan Gento hacks Nenad Rabuel from behind! Nenad Rabuel appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.02
Enrique Navarro makes a probing pass to Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Julian Guardiola manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
47.58
Edmundo Diaz surges forward with the ball. Edmundo Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.13
Edmundo Diaz clumsily knocks into Francisco Menendez. The referee calls over Edmundo Diaz and warns him to calm down! Francisco Menendez runs off the knock.
60.37
Lee Draper threads a neat ball through to Francisco Menendez. Francisco Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Diaz.
65.34
Enrique Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Nenad Rabuel who brings the ball under control. Nenad Rabuel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.22
Nenad Rabuel catches Pablo Reyes on the ankles. The referee calls over Nenad Rabuel and warns him to calm down! Pablo Reyes stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.25
Victor Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano threads the ball through to Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.28
Pablo Reyes catches Enrique Navarro on the ankles. The referee brings Pablo Reyes to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Navarro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.42
Miguel Verges makes a strong solo run forward. Miguel Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Julian Guardiola smothers it!
78.25
Miguel Verges decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Verges tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
83.24
Pablo Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Menendez. Francisco Menendez plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Saez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francisco Menendez rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.57
Victor Merino passes the ball forward to Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans plays the ball forward to Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
89.10
Jose Saez barges into Felipe Butragueno. The referee calls over Jose Saez and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Butragueno runs off the knock.
90.00
Felipe Butragueno clumsily knocks into Dario Mauricio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dario Mauricio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

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

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
29.9%
47.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Enrique Lozano 48
Nenad Rabuel 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Lozano of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Hierro (GK)
6
2.Ernesto Calvo (DEF)
6
3.Edmundo Diaz (DEF)
6
4.Victor Merino (DEF)
7
5.Felipe Butragueno (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Nenad Rabuel (MID)goal scored
8
7.Enrique Navarro (MID)
7
8.Guillermo Serrano (MID)
6
9.Miguel Verges (MID)
7
10.Enrique Lozano (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Glynn Evans (ATT)
7
 
12.Pedro Farinos (GK)
0
13.Andres Iglesias (MID)
0
14.Andres Prieto (ATT)
0

1.Julian Guardiola (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Nunez (DEF)
6
3.Juan Castro (DEF)
6
4.Juan Gento (DEF)
6
5.Lee Draper (DEF)
6
6.Don Booth (MID)
6
7.Dario Mauricio (MID)
7
8.Pablo Reyes (MID)
6
9.Claudio Munoz (MID)
6
10.Jose Saez (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Francisco Menendez (ATT)
7
 
12.Robert Van Galen (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Moreno (ATT)
0
14.Albert Morales (ATT)
0