Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the first half underway!
4.41
0-0Ruggiero Vicari threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Pichichi. Jose Fortes Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
6.35
0-1Daniel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra threads a neat ball through to Hugo Gomes. Hugo Gomes takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.10
0-1Daniel Castro sees Wilco Blinker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilco Blinker edges inside the box! Wilco Blinker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
12.07
Frederico Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Frederico Ortiz through on goal. Frederico Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Guillermo Butragueno gets down and covers it.
14.13
Romero P. Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz sees space and advances. Frederico Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Guillermo Butragueno!
15.54
Fernando Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.45
Fernando Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Alonso collects the pass. Marcos Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
21.57
1-1Ernesto Zubizarreta darts forward. Ernesto Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.27
1-1Showing composure, Simon Middleton plays the ball forward to Daniel Castro. Daniel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Middleton but the linesman indicates offside!
24.14
Eugenio Gimenez receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Ortiz. Eugenio Gimenez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
26.21
Jose Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Castro controls it well on his chest. Daniel Castro threads a neat ball through to Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Vila.
27.51
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.44
1-1Simon Middleton catches Ernesto Zubizarreta on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Zubizarreta runs off the knock.
33.11
Alberto Moya passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Pichichi. Jose Fortes Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Vila.
34.00
Adolfo Vila makes a simple pass to Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez plays the ball forward to Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Guillermo Butragueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.59
Romero P. Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Vila. Adolfo Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but Guillermo Butragueno reads it well. Nice keeping!
39.59
Jose Fortes Pichichi picks a pass forward to Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Frederico Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
48.40
Jose Cortes flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Pichichi who takes it down. Jose Fortes Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Segarra controls it well on his chest. Ivan Segarra advances inside the box! Ivan Segarra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.54
Frederico Ortiz makes a simple pass to Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz flicks the ball with his head. Guillermo Butragueno punches it away to safety.
53.45
Jose Fortes Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Antonino Oshadogan manages to gather it.
54.17
Daniel Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton skips past Romero P. Ortega! Simon Middleton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
59.46
2-1Romero P. Ortega makes a probing pass to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso threads the ball through to Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Jose Cortes.
60.06
2-1Fernando Alonso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Hugo Gomes chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
61.09
Romero P. Ortega darts forward. With great vision, Romero P. Ortega plays the ball forward to Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Mora.
63.38
Alberto Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Castro. Daniel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Vila.
67.55
Frederico Ortiz makes a probing pass to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruggiero Vicari.
71.06
Ruggiero Vicari threads the ball through to Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker makes a simple pass, allowing Hugo Gomes to run into the box. Hugo Gomes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
77.37
2-1Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Miguel Fuentes replacing Ivan Segarra .
78.37
Romero P. Ortega threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Zubizarreta. Ernesto Zubizarreta directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
83.20
Wilco Blinker threads a neat ball through to Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Gomes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Hugo Gomes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
89.46
Daniel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
26.4%
44%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Gomes of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Antonino Oshadogan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Ortega (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Ortiz (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Gimenez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Marcos Alonso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodney van Dam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ernesto Zubizarreta (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Roberto Cabrera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Iglesias (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Reyes (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Butragueno (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patricio Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Cortes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ruggiero Vicari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Fortes Pichichi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Daniel Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Middleton (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Ivan Segarra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hugo Gomes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Wilco Blinker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Fuentes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Dobos (DEF) | 0 | |