Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by E-Energy |
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 7,408 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 Ivan Carmona.
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 Ivan Carmona.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
14.13
0-0Sebastian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
16.34
1-0Martin Nieto threads the ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.21
1-0Sebastian Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman heads the ball goalwards but Robert Mcleod is on top of it.
22.27
Jose Javier Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Ouindi.
28.36
Artur Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Artur Oliveira threads the ball through into the box. Nicolas Cruz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
30.57
1-0Alberto Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.11
Without breaking stride, Artur Oliveira plays the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres sees Nicolas Cruz just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Cruz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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.
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
49.21
Mauricio Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Artur Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Artur Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Cruz who takes it down. Nicolas Cruz shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
51.57
Peter van den Broek flicks a high pass forward. Artur Oliveira controls it well on his chest. Artur Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Reyes who gathers it comfortably.
54.22
Frederico Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Guerrero brings the ball forward. Pedro Guerrero plays a one-two with Nicolas Cruz and advances towards the goal... Pedro Guerrero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Guerrero!
59.57
1-2Alberto Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Santos who brings the ball under control. Fernando Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Roman but the linesman indicates offside!
66.38
1-2Sebastian Suarez clumsily knocks into Pedro Guerrero. The referee brings Sebastian Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Guerrero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.49
Oscar Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Carcedo makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.07
1-2Mauricio Garcia hacks Fernando Santos from behind! The referee calls over Mauricio Garcia and warns him to calm down! Fernando Santos runs off the knock.
75.55
Arturo Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo who takes it down. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.15
Frederico Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres shoots from 25 yards but Adolfo Reyes reads it well. Good keeping!
78.09
Oscar Carcedo barges into Patricio Andres. The referee calls over Oscar Carcedo and warns him to calm down! Patricio Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.11
Artur Oliveira passes the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.44
Sebastian Suarez laces a through ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Ferrer plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
85.19
Frederico Martinez makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres powers a header at goal. It's there!! Adolfo Reyes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.00
With a delightful solo run, Artur Oliveira stretches the opposition's defence. Artur Oliveira shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
Martin Nieto passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos flicks the ball with his head. Robert Mcleod easily punches it away to safety.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%
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. | Alfredo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Moritz Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Rodriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Nieto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Edmundo Roman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Generoso De Icco (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Delgado (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Mcleod (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Peter van den Broek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Martinez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Guido Sbaglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Artur Oliveira (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Pedro Guerrero (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Patricio Andres (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nicolas Cruz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gregorio Pirri (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Pichichi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Gimenez (ATT) | 0 | |