Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Eibar. A crowd of 8,723 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Eibar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar  Torres.


0.00
RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
2.05
Guillermo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Castro who brings the ball under control. Ivan Castro flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Nascimento who takes it down. Paulo Nascimento shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
3.58
Ivan Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Marquez collects the pass. Francisco Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.25
Oscar Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Nieto. Martin Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.08
Oscar Carcedo hacks Juan-Carlos Del Sol from behind! Oscar Carcedo is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Del Sol stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.57
Alfredo Vazquez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Fernando Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.24
Andre Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.19
Under pressure, Generoso De Icco clears the ball far upfield. Edmundo Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Guardiola.
16.01
Arturo José Mari knocks the ball forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Reyes who gathers it comfortably.
20.11
Martin Nieto sees Fernando Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Santos shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
24.16
Alberto Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
26.49
Andres Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Del Sol comfortably collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Adolfo Reyes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
27.52
Arturo José Mari decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo José Mari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Adolfo Reyes.
29.50
It's a corner kick. Andres Pirri loops the ball over to the far post. Adolfo Reyes drops low and scoops up the ball.
32.04
Arturo José Mari surges forward with the ball. Arturo José Mari threads the ball through to Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta makes a looping header on goal but somehow Adolfo Reyes manages to keep it out.
34.05
Andre Neves takes it forward alone. Andre Neves whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Generoso De Icco. Excellent block.
38.27
Andre Neves sees Felipe Zubizarreta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.14
Andre Neves threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
40.24
Ivan Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Castro who takes it down. Ivan Castro makes a probing pass to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Guillermo Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marquez. Francisco Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Eibar also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Eibar kick off the second half!
47.06
Ivan Castro threads a neat ball through to Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento runs straight at the defence! Paulo Nascimento strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Adolfo Reyes manages to gather it comfortably.
49.42
Alberto Ferrer barges into Francisco Marquez. Alberto Ferrer is shown the yellow card! Francisco Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Oscar Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Ferrer collects the pass. Alberto Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.55
Showing composure, Arturo Rodriquez picks a pass forward to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman runs straight at the defence! Edmundo Roman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
66.24
Alberto Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Guillermo Guardiola's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
67.01
It's a corner kick which Alberto Ferrer takes quickly, playing the ball short to Generoso De Icco. Generoso De Icco flicks the ball across the goal. Arturo José Mari chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
69.45
Diogo Valente flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.30
Andre Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
75.33
Ivan Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Marquez who brings the ball under control. Francisco Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Nascimento who brings the ball under control. Paulo Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Zubizarreta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.33
Eibar have made 3 substitutions with Jose Pichichi replacing Guillermo Guardiola, Ivan Marcos replacing Ivan Castro and Albert Reyes replacing Paulo Nascimento .
79.52
Andre Neves makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.34
Oscar Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Ferrer who takes it down. Alberto Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Martin Rey manages to gather it.
84.39
Martin Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Santos who takes it down. Fernando Santos plays a one-two with Jose Javier Lorenzo and advances towards the goal... Fernando Santos rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.33
Alberto Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Lorenzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
33.7%
40.4%
25.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Zubizarreta of Eibar

Match Ratings