Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Reyno de Navarra where Atlético Osasuna play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 7,620 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atlético Osasuna and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos José Mari.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the first half underway!
3.56
Arturo Rodriquez catches Alejandro Aguilar on the ankles. The referee calls over Arturo Rodriquez and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Aguilar runs off the knock.
6.57
With great vision, Francisco Fernandez plays the ball forward to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adolfo Reyes with no chance!! Goal for Atlético Osasuna!
9.51
Generoso De Icco darts forward. Generoso De Icco flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Lorenzo controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from outside the area. Daniel Fuentes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.11
Generoso De Icco runs forward with the ball. Generoso De Icco darts forward. Generoso De Icco runs straight at the defence! Generoso De Icco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
18.44
Oscar Carcedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.31
Marc Allman brings the ball forward. Marc Allman makes a simple pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.33
With some swift thinking, Matt McGrory plays the ball forward to Francisco Fernandez. Francisco Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Marcelino who takes it down. Jose Marcelino shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Adolfo Reyes keeps it out!
33.37
Ciro Scalabrelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Adolfo Reyes. What a great pair of hands!
38.28
Ciro Scalabrelli flicks a high ball forward to Jose Marcelino who takes it down. Jose Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.41
Generoso De Icco flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Suarez who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.23
Alberto Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Fernandez. The referee calls over Alberto Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Francisco Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.55
Arturo Rodriquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arturo Rodriquez shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Osasuna appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Osasuna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético Osasuna get the second half underway!
47.48
Alberto Ferrer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Daniel Fuentes.
49.18
Alberto Ferrer makes a probing pass to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.09
Marc Allman advances with the ball. Marc Allman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.47
Armin Völler sweeps the ball up the wings. Francisco Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.41
Jose Javier Gento threads a neat ball through to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.28
Ciro Scalabrelli makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.47
Marc Allman pushes mid-way up the pitch. Marc Allman flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Farinos who takes it down. Francisco Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero powers a header at goal but Adolfo Reyes reads it well. Good keeping!
65.51
Alejandro Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Adolfo Reyes manages to gather it.
79.37
Juan-Carlos Romero clumsily knocks into Oscar Carcedo. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Romero and warns him to calm down! Oscar Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.05
Armin Völler barges into Alberto Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.05
Free kick to RCD Espanyol just outside the area...
82.20
Sebastian Suarez steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
83.52
Generoso De Icco hacks Francisco Farinos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Farinos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.45
Sebastian Suarez barges into Alejandro Aguilar. Sebastian Suarez is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Aguilar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.40
Arturo Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Daniel Fuentes manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
27.9%
41.9%
30.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Romero of Atlético Osasuna