Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adolfo ReyesA. Reyes63
G
1
G
76Pablo IglesiasP. Iglesias
Alfredo VazquezA. Vazquez62
D
2
D
72Pedro Henrique CavalcanteP. Cavalcante
Oscar CarcedoO. Carcedo61
D
3
D
69Alberto PascualA. Pascual
Moritz OuindiM. Ouindi61
D
4captain
D
68Mamar Da RochaM. Da Rocha
Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez60
M
5
D
60Roberto DelgadoR. Delgado
Sebastian SuarezS. Suarez57
M
captain6
M
72Gregorio CarrascoG. Carrasco
Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer55
M
7
M
55Francisco RuizF. Ruiz
Martin NietoM. Nieto51
M
8
M
51Pedro PerezP. Perez
Fernando SantosF. Santos64
A
9
A
73Mauricio CabreraM. Cabrera
Edmundo RomanE. Roman49
A
10
A
72André AmayaA. Amaya
Ricardo BarkeroR. Barkero49
A
11
A
69Alf-Inge MyhreA. Myhre
 
Leonardo FerrerL. Ferrer63
G
12
G
67Omer JackO. Jack
Albert SuarezA. Suarez55
D
13
A
60Carlos MendezC. Mendez
Romero P. DelgadoR. Delgado52
G
14
D
59Julian SanchezJ. Sanchez

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 8,953 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Lozano.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
4.03
Martin Nieto 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 Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.17
Oscar Carcedo sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Oscar Carcedo stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Carcedo plays a one-two with Fernando Santos and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Oscar Carcedo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
9.24
Alfredo Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez hits a low pass to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Barkero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Mamar Da Rocha blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
15.24
Pedro Perez comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.47
With great vision, Martin Nieto plays the ball forward to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Barkero. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Barkero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Pablo Iglesias, sees it late!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
20.10
Sebastian Suarez clumsily knocks into Pedro Perez. The referee brings Sebastian Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.15
Arturo Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
28.49
Francisco Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Alf-Inge Myhre controls it well on his chest. Alf-Inge Myhre shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
32.03
Arturo Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 20 yards but Pablo Iglesias is on top of it.
39.27
Sebastian Suarez threads the ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Delgado.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
48.36
Alberto Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
49.33
Oscar Carcedo flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Suarez who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Suarez hits a low pass to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
51.58
Sebastian Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Perez. Sebastian Suarez is given another warning by the referee! Pedro Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.06
Pedro Perez knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera finds some space and shoots from distance. Adolfo Reyes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
55.27
Moritz Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Nieto. Martin Nieto makes a simple pass to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.05
RCD Espanyol are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
59.58
Gregorio Carrasco passes the ball forward to Alf-Inge Myhre. Alf-Inge Myhre knocks in a cross ball towards André Amaya. With a superhuman jump, André Amaya connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.01
Pedro Henrique Cavalcante flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Francisco Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Cabrera collects the pass. Mauricio Cabrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Reyes!
69.28
Moritz Ouindi volleys a long ball forward. Edmundo Roman shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.11
Alfredo Vazquez catches Alf-Inge Myhre on the ankles. The referee brings Alfredo Vazquez to one side and gives him a warning! Alf-Inge Myhre stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.27
Alberto Pascual pushes up the pitch. Alberto Pascual makes a simple pass to Alf-Inge Myhre. Alf-Inge Myhre shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
78.06
Alberto Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
84.16
Francisco Ruiz hits a low pass to André Amaya. André Amaya shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Adolfo Reyes.
89.08
Gregorio Carrasco takes a long throw-in. Pedro Perez takes it forward alone. Pedro Perez knocks in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Oscar Carcedo. Excellent block.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Elche CF
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%

Scorers
Ricardo Barkero 4, 16
André Amaya 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Barkero of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings