Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 8,623 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Guardiola.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Guardiola.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Ferrer picks a pass forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.28
0-0Diogo Valente threads a neat ball through to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.33
Arturo Rodriquez sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.15
0-1Artur Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.21
0-1Arturo Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Gregorio Pirri!
20.24
Romero P. Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Andres collects the pass. Patricio Andres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Gomez.
22.48
Carlos Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Alberto Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.20
Jose Javier Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Romero collects the pass. Francisco Romero plays a one-two with Patricio Andres and advances towards the goal... Francisco Romero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Adolfo Reyes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
30.09
Diogo Valente takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Juan-Carlos Cruz. Juan-Carlos Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Scott Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Scott Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.05
Carlos Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Valente who brings the ball under control. Diogo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos collects the pass. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison connects with a diving header but is denied by Gregorio Pirri. Excellent save.
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
53.34
With great vision, Alfredo Vazquez plays the ball forward to Alberto Ferrer. Showing composure, Alberto Ferrer plays the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
54.08
0-1Alfredo Vazquez catches Patricio Andres on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfredo Vazquez and warns him to calm down! Patricio Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.35
0-1Generoso De Icco threads a neat ball through to Arturo Rodriquez. Arturo Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Scott Hutchison makes a probing pass to Fernando Santos but he's offside!
60.09
Diogo Valente laces a weighted ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gregorio Pirri gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
67.41
Arturo Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
69.19
Alberto Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison shoots from 20 yards. Gregorio Pirri gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
73.27
Artur Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.01
Alfredo Vazquez passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Cruz. Juan-Carlos Cruz makes a simple pass to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.30
Diogo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Alex McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Pirri who gathers it comfortably.
85.23
Juan-Carlos Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Alex McCoist controls it well on his chest. Alex McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
89.21
Diogo Valente catches Jose Cano on the ankles. Diogo Valente is given a warning by the referee! Jose Cano runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
22.1%
48.5%
29.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Andres of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Reyes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Generoso De Icco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Rodriquez (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alberto Ferrer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diogo Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Carcedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Pirri (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Pichichi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oscar Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Cano (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Artur Oliveira (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Patricio Andres (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Francisco Romero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pedro Guerrero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Farinos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Pichichi (MID) | 0 | |