Match Report


MurciaMurcia     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Victor GainzaV. Gainza63
G
1
G
63Antonino OshadoganA. Oshadogan
Scott McCoistS. McCoist76
D
2
D
71Alfredo HernandezA. Hernandez
Oscar FloresO. Flores72
D
captain3
D
61Romero P. OrtegaR. Ortega
Victor GimenezV. Gimenez68
D
4
D
60Jose Javier MartinJ. Martin
Jose Javier OrtegaJ. Ortega79
M
5
M
73Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso
Carlos MolownyC. Molowny73
M
6captain
M
71Gregorio BlancoG. Blanco
Arturo SanchezA. Sanchez72
M
7
M
70Frederico OrtizF. Ortiz
Marcos IglesiasM. Iglesias69
M
8
M
66Eugenio GimenezE. Gimenez
Tony Van De OuwelandT. Van De Ouweland76
A
9
A
80Marcos AlonsoM. Alonso
Alec GemmillA. Gemmill69
A
10
A
74Rodney van DamR. van Dam
Dragan BudanD. Budan66
A
11
A
69Ernesto ZubizarretaE. Zubizarreta
 
Alejandro IzquierdoA. Izquierdo64
D
12
A
68Roberto CabreraR. Cabrera
Albert HierroA. Hierro63
D
13
G
63Roberto IglesiasR. Iglesias
Gregorio VergesG. Verges62
G
14
M
63Eduardo ReyesE. Reyes

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 19,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Murcia and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Pardo.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
3.25
Gregorio Blanco takes it forward alone. Gregorio Blanco plays a quick one-two with Eugenio Gimenez and rushes in on goal... Gregorio Blanco takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
12.00
Carlos Molowny knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Ortega. Jose Javier Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Van De Ouweland. Tony Van De Ouweland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.27
Gregorio Blanco flicks a high pass forward to Rodney van Dam who brings the ball under control. Rodney van Dam runs straight at the defence! Rodney van Dam cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Victor Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.05
Arturo Sanchez decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Sanchez edges inside the box! Arturo Sanchez rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.45
Frederico Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Scott McCoist. Frederico Ortiz is given a warning by the referee! Scott McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.49
Jose Javier Ortega threads the ball through to Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
Eugenio Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Jose Javier Martin threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Murcia kick off the second half!
53.54
Fernando Alonso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.53
Frederico Ortiz catches Oscar Flores on the ankles. The referee brings Frederico Ortiz to one side and gives him another warning! Oscar Flores runs off the knock.
55.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Flores plays the ball forward to Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but Antonino Oshadogan reads it well. Great save!
57.49
Eugenio Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Alonso collects the pass. Marcos Alonso shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Victor Gainza!
59.40
Victor Gimenez lofts the ball long. Alec Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Ortega. Jose Javier Ortega heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.06
Frederico Ortiz passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ernesto Zubizarreta scores for RCD Espanyol!!
66.47
Romero P. Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Martin. Jose Javier Martin flicks a high pass forward to Rodney van Dam who brings the ball under control. Rodney van Dam threads a neat, attacking ball through to Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.43
Romero P. Ortega passes the ball forward to Alfredo Hernandez. Alfredo Hernandez sees Rodney van Dam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodney van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Victor Gimenez.
71.11
Dragan Budan knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Van De Ouweland. Tony Van De Ouweland knocks the ball forward to Marcos Iglesias but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.22
Gregorio Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Alonso controls it well on his chest. Marcos Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.18
Marcos Iglesias chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Dragan Budan. Dragan Budan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
89.39
Tony Van De Ouweland flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sanchez. Arturo Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Gemmill. Alec Gemmill shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Murcia

RCD Espanyol
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
29%
46.8%
24.2%

Scorers
Jose Javier Ortega 59
Gregorio Blanco 3
Rodney van Dam 20
Ernesto Zubizarreta 45, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Blanco of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings