Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 9,654 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
4.48
0-0Daniel Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.35
Miguel Blanco takes it forward alone. Miguel Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
22.54
Miguel Caminero makes a probing pass to Miguel Blanco. Miguel Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Doomernik. Christian Doomernik shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.22
0-1Patricio Ramos threads the ball through to Ricardo Moya. Ricardo Moya flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.34
0-1Daniel Reyes surges forward with the ball. Daniel Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Barrett.
38.54
Ledley Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Butragueno. Pedro Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Campos. Cristiano Campos shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.54
Frederico Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Carcedo. Gregorio Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Campos. Cristiano Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.27
0-1Real Betis Balompié are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RCD Espanyol's defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
51.43
Hugo Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Butragueno. Pedro Butragueno makes a probing pass to Jeremy Houwing. Jeremy Houwing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.22
Daniel Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Doomernik. Christian Doomernik shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.05
Felipe José Mari makes a probing pass to Ricardo Moya. Ricardo Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.17
0-2Jeremy Houwing comes in with a late challenge on Felipe José Mari. The referee calls over Jeremy Houwing and shows him a yellow card! Felipe José Mari runs off the knock.
61.29
0-2Patricio Ramos barges into Gregorio Carcedo. The referee calls over Patricio Ramos and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.53
0-2Pedro Butragueno sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Carcedo but he's offside!
72.51
Daniel Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
77.00
Madjid Bérenguer clumsily knocks into Christian Doomernik. Madjid Bérenguer is given a warning by the referee! Christian Doomernik hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.15
Ricardo Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.11
Ricardo Moya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Doomernik. Christian Doomernik knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.06
0-2Pedro Butragueno brings the ball forward. Pedro Butragueno goes all the way! Pedro Butragueno tries a spectacular strike. Mauricio Bravo easily smothers it.
89.05
Hugo Romero sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Romero passes the ball forward to Jeremy Houwing. Jeremy Houwing makes a probing pass to Gregorio Carcedo but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
33.3%
47.2%
19.4%
Scorers