Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,425 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both RCD Espanyol and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both RCD Espanyol and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva start the match!
2.36
0-0Hugo Romero knocks the ball forward to Frederico Rodriquez. Frederico Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Campos. Cristiano Campos threads the ball through to Gregorio Carcedo but he's offside!
4.14
0-0Ledley Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall makes a simple pass to Jeremy Houwing. Jeremy Houwing plays a perfect one-two with Gregorio Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Jeremy Houwing tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
15.29
0-0Pedro Butragueno catches Carlos Molina on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Butragueno and warns him to calm down! Carlos Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.48
0-0Jose Javier Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
18.49
0-0Andres Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Romero.
27.35
Samir Müller passes the ball forward to Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
30.12
1-0Frederico Rodriquez threads the ball through to Cristiano Campos. Cristiano Campos goes all the way! Cristiano Campos tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.36
Samir Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.06
Ledley Barrett sees space and advances. Ledley Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Carcedo. Gregorio Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
47.56
Hugo Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Rodriquez. Frederico Rodriquez kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Houwing. Jeremy Houwing whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Carcedo. Gregorio Carcedo powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.20
Jose Javier Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Romero.
53.29
Andres Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Müller. Samir Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Dominguez. Victor Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.54
Samir Müller sees a break and surges forward. Samir Müller shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Albert Galadames!
63.12
Miguel Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Müller. Samir Müller passes the ball forward to Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Dominguez but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.54
Frederico Rodriquez sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Houwing. Jeremy Houwing directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jo‘l Leclerc had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
72.45
Carlos Molina surges forward with the ball. Carlos Molina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Albert Galadames manages to gather it comfortably.
73.40
Jose Javier Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Klinsmann. Julian Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
79.57
Andres Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez plays a perfect one-two with Julian Klinsmann and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Dominguez rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Albert Galadames easily smothers it!
84.15
Ricardo Marquitos makes a simple pass to Pedro Butragueno. Pedro Butragueno makes a simple pass to Jeremy Houwing. Jeremy Houwing tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.27
Frederico Rodriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Carcedo. Gregorio Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jo‘l Leclerc who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Andres Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Müller. Samir Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Dominguez. Edmundo Dominguez shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%
Scorers