Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 9,307 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Jaen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P.  Ruiz.


0.00
RCD Espanyol start the match!
2.40
Nicolas Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Roman. The referee calls over Nicolas Lopez and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.21
Alberto Ferrer makes a probing pass to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
8.12
Julian Saez brings the ball forward. Julian Saez shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
18.10
With a delightful solo run, Julian Saez stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Saez tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.12
Sebastian Suarez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastian Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.20
Sebastian Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Carcedo. Jose Javier Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Vazquez.
26.42
Norman Wetherall threads the ball through to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.44
Arturo Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Wetherall. Norman Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.54
Jose Javier Carcedo threads the ball through to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.09
Sebastian Suarez surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Real Jaen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Ricardo Barkero hacks Arturo Molina from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Molina runs off the knock.
51.02
Martin Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Roman who takes it down. Edmundo Roman rushes past Alejandro Medina! Edmundo Roman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.40
Alfredo Rey threads a neat ball through to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.35
Roberto Vazquez clumsily knocks into Moritz Ouindi. The referee brings Roberto Vazquez to one side and gives him a warning! Moritz Ouindi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.51
Antonio Lozano clumsily knocks into Alfredo Vazquez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Vazquez runs off the knock.
77.06
Arturo Rodriquez threads the ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
79.31
Julian Saez kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez edges inside the box! Roberto Vazquez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.13
Jose Javier Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lozano controls it well on his chest. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Vazquez.
85.41
Roberto Vazquez barges into Oscar Carcedo. The referee warns Roberto Vazquez again to calm down! Oscar Carcedo runs off the knock.
89.19
Nicolas Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Saez. Julian Saez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
22.9%
48.6%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Vazquez of Real Jaen

Match Ratings