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 Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0Levante UD start the match!
3.45
0-0Michelangelo Peruzzi darts forward. Michelangelo Peruzzi passes the ball forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.30
0-1Boudewijn Hansma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.24
Simion Urzica flicks a high ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki who takes it down. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal makes a convincing header. Gregorio Vidal scores for RCD Espanyol!! That brings them level!
26.36
Jose Javier Guerrero threads the ball through to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
28.54
Jose Javier Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.17
1-1Zvonimir Stanic sees Gregorio Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Alonso who gathers it comfortably.
32.03
1-1Simion Urzica knocks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte makes a probing pass to Gregorio Vidal but he's offside!
33.05
Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
34.30
1-1Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Nobu Akio who brings the ball under control. Nobu Akio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Danny Rizzo!
36.50
Florian Junger hits a low pass to Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal shoots from long range. Hugo Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.15
Thomas Morlock flicks a high pass forward to Nick Mustoe who brings the ball under control. Nick Mustoe threads the ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte rushes past Salvador Amador! David Delporte side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Hugo Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.30
3-1Mike Hapgood catches Jose Javier Guerrero on the ankles. Mike Hapgood is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
48.53
3-1Jose Javier Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Zvonimir Stanic. Jose Javier Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Zvonimir Stanic stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.57
3-1Michelangelo Peruzzi threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Leon. Nicolas Leon flicks a high pass forward. Nobu Akio collects the pass. Nobu Akio knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans makes a looping header on goal but Houssin Kachloul is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.10
Florian Junger makes a probing pass to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.47
Frederic Celdran flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Evans who brings the ball under control. Graeme Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.34
Jose Javier Guerrero makes a simple pass to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Danny Rizzo.
69.19
Zvonimir Stanic plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.33
Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Vidal shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
78.51
Jose Javier Guerrero makes a probing pass to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio makes a deft header. Danny Rizzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.56
Jose Javier Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.34
Boudewijn Hansma makes a probing pass to Frederic Celdran. Frederic Celdran flicks a high pass forward. Nobu Akio controls it well on his chest. Nobu Akio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Morlock.
87.35
Salvador Amador chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Celdran. Frederic Celdran passes the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.15
Houssin Kachloul makes a simple pass to Simion Urzica. Simion Urzica brings the ball forward. Simion Urzica tries a spectacular long range effort. Hugo Alonso gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
30.9%
45.7%
23.5%
Scorers
| Gregorio Vidal 16, 37 David Delporte 39 | Graeme Evans 6 Daniel Martin 59 Nobu Akio 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Vidal of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Danny Rizzo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Florian Junger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Houssin Kachloul (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Mustoe (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Simion Urzica (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mike Hapgood (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Zvonimir Stanic (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gregorio Vidal (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Delporte (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Campbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hugo Alonso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Boudewijn Hansma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvador Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Javier Guerrero (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Nicolas Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frederic Celdran (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Graeme Evans (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nobu Akio (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Martin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Miguel Marin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sven Buchwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Van Der Gouw (ATT) | 0 | |