Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,497 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF start the match!
2.28
0-0Eduardo Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Windass.
3.26
0-0Simion Urzica hacks Kevin Brehme from behind! Simion Urzica is shown the yellow card! Kevin Brehme stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.24
0-1Simion Urzica flicks a high ball forward to David Delporte who takes it down. David Delporte passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.06
0-1Eugenio Pena chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Diez. Carlos Diez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Diez shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.33
Kevin Brehme catches Kevin Sullivan on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Brehme and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.48
Patrick Boulebda barges into Harry Windass. Patrick Boulebda is shown the yellow card! Harry Windass stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.07
Eugenio Cabrera makes a simple pass to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.52
0-1Enrique Pascual hacks Simion Urzica from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simion Urzica carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.52
Eugenio Cabrera passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.55
0-1With a delightful solo run, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson stretches the opposition's defence. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Delporte but the linesman indicates offside!
32.06
0-1Simion Urzica makes an attacking run forward. Simion Urzica controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gary Mccall gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
33.52
Enrique Pascual decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Junger.
39.12
Harry Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees David Delporte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Delporte lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan powers a header at goal. Gary Mccall punches it away to safety.
40.52
Enrique Pascual flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Cortes who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Danny Rizzo!
42.39
Oliver Zimmermann hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Delporte. David Delporte skips past Gabriel Delgado! David Delporte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. David Delporte scores for RCD Espanyol!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Jose Herrera replacing Gabriel Cortes. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
47.30
Florian Junger chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to David Delporte. David Delporte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gary Mccall!
51.24
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads the ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.31
Harry Windass darts forward. Harry Windass passes the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gary Mccall.
54.13
0-2Simion Urzica takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Kevin Brehme reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.21
Simion Urzica passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Pena.
60.03
0-2Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Stephen Hansen replacing Eugenio Cabrera .
65.17
Eugenio Pena chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hansen. Stephen Hansen brings the ball forward. Stephen Hansen shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Danny Rizzo comfortably smothers it!
73.52
Eugenio Pena threads a neat ball through to Carlos Diez. Carlos Diez threads a neat ball through to Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Junger.
77.48
Hans Boussatta flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Vidal who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort but Gary Mccall is on top of it.
78.05
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson sees space and advances. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Gary Mccall had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
83.00
Carlos Diez decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Diez shoots from outside the area but Danny Rizzo is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
84.38
Oliver Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Simion Urzica collects the pass. Simion Urzica sees David Delporte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Delporte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Gary Mccall.
87.14
Eugenio Pena threads a neat ball through to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual brings the ball forward. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
With vision, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson picks a pass forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
29.6%
40.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Delporte of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Mccall (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Brehme (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Gabriel Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Diez (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Enrique Pascual (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Eduardo Molowny (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Cortes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adam Salmon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Boulebda (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Jose Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hansen (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Danny Rizzo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Harry Windass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Florian Junger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Simion Urzica (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Hans Boussatta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Sullivan (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Gregorio Vidal (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Delporte (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | William Pierre (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Morlock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri Netto (ATT) | 0 | |