Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 9,977 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Blanco.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Blanco.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Moritz Ouindi passes the ball forward to Arturo Rodriquez. Arturo Rodriquez hits a low pass to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Neil Upson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
10.04
0-0With great vision, Moritz Ouindi plays the ball forward to Martin Nieto. Martin Nieto advances with the ball. Martin Nieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.24
1-0Sebastian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos collects the pass. Fernando Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.46
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Upson plays the ball forward to Claudio Cortes. Claudio Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.49
Philipp Beckmann passes the ball forward to Eduardo Pascual. Eduardo Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
32.02
Eduardo Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Young. Scott Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.24
1-0With great vision, Roberto Velasco plays the ball forward to Claudio Cortes. Claudio Cortes surges forward with the ball. Claudio Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon whips the ball goalwards with his head. Adolfo Reyes punches it away to safety.
39.37
Oscar Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Nieto. Martin Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Barkero controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.58
Alberto Ferrer decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Ferrer shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
44.37
Philipp Beckmann hits a low pass to Alfredo Marin. Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Marin plays the ball forward to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon whips the ball goalwards with his head. Adolfo Reyes gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
1-0Alfredo Vazquez clumsily knocks into Scott Young. The referee brings Alfredo Vazquez to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Young runs off the knock.
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. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
55.12
Martin Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.16
Sebastian Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Santos who takes it down. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.50
Claudio Cortes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Claudio Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.50
Eduardo Pascual makes a simple pass to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Vazquez.
72.52
Neil Upson clumsily knocks into Fernando Santos. The referee warns Neil Upson to calm down! Fernando Santos runs off the knock.
77.49
1-1Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Martin Molina replacing Philipp Beckmann .
79.14
Martin Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos collects the pass. Fernando Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman makes a convincing header. Romero P. Gutierrez effortlessly picks it out of the air!
81.29
Martin Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Pascual. Eduardo Pascual changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
89.22
Alfredo Marin sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Marin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Claudio Leon through on goal. Claudio Leon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
Alfredo Vazquez hacks Scott Young from behind! The referee brings Alfredo Vazquez to one side and gives him another warning! Scott Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.3%
50%
23.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Santos of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Reyes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Vazquez (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Oscar Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Moritz Ouindi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arturo Rodriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alberto Ferrer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Nieto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fernando Santos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Edmundo Roman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Barkero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Suarez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Delgado (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Romero P. Gutierrez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Velasco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Philipp Beckmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Pascual (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Marin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Claudio Cortes (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Simon Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Young (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Claudio Leon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Martin Molina (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Kuzorra (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |