Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     CompostelaCompostela
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antonino OshadoganA. Oshadogan64
G
1
G
61Andres NunezA. Nunez
Alfredo HernandezA. Hernandez73
D
2
D
73Alejandro IglesiasA. Iglesias
Adolfo VilaA. Vila72
D
3
D
63Rodrigo CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Romero P. OrtegaR. Ortega61
D
4
D
63Ernesto NietoE. Nieto
Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso73
M
5
D
61Robbie RobertsR. Roberts
Frederico OrtizF. Ortiz70
M
captain6
M
72Ivar Van BommelI. Van Bommel
Eugenio GimenezE. Gimenez66
M
7
M
71Duarte FonsecaD. Fonseca
Nicolas CastroN. Castro65
M
8
M
64Ruggero RossittoR. Rossitto
Marcos AlonsoM. Alonso80
A
9
A
75Julian PerezJ. Perez
Rodney van DamR. van Dam75
A
10
A
73Ruben LopesR. Lopes
Roberto CabreraR. Cabrera68
A
11captain
A
67Romero P. GainzaR. Gainza
 
Eduardo ReyesE. Reyes64
M
12
A
65Michael HutteauM. Hutteau
Roberto IglesiasR. Iglesias63
G
13
A
64Martin RedondoM. Redondo
Andres HierroA. Hierro60
G
14
M
61Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Compostela. A crowd of 16,358 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Segarra.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the first half!
2.09
Eugenio Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Cabrera. Roberto Cabrera skips past Ernesto Nieto! Roberto Cabrera looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Andres Nunez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.19
Rodrigo Carvalho brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Carvalho laces a weighted ball forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Julian Perez. Julian Perez makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Antonino Oshadogan!
10.46
Romero P. Ortega clumsily knocks into Romero P. Gainza. The referee brings Romero P. Ortega to one side and gives him a warning! Romero P. Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.50
Adolfo Vila makes a simple pass to Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso makes a deft header but somehow Andres Nunez manages to keep it out.
14.50
Duarte Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Gimenez. Duarte Fonseca is warned by the referee! Eugenio Gimenez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.47
Rodrigo Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Rossitto. Ruggero Rossitto knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivar Van Bommel. Ivar Van Bommel lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Lopes. Ruben Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
16.52
Eugenio Gimenez advances with the ball. Eugenio Gimenez shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.45
Ruben Lopes brings the ball forward. Ruben Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonino Oshadogan who gathers it comfortably.
30.24
Ernesto Nieto punts the ball hopefully upfield. Julian Perez tries a spectacular long range effort but Antonino Oshadogan is on top of it.
32.31
Julian Perez flicks a high ball forward to Ruggero Rossitto who takes it down. Ruggero Rossitto whips in a cross ball towards Julian Perez. Julian Perez flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antonino Oshadogan with no chance!! Goal for Compostela!
38.09
Ruggero Rossitto kicks a strong pass forward to Ivar Van Bommel. Ivar Van Bommel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Ivar Van Bommel. Ivar Van Bommel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Antonino Oshadogan, sees it late!! Goal for Compostela!
42.01
Ernesto Nieto clumsily knocks into Rodney van Dam. The referee calls over Ernesto Nieto and warns him to calm down! Rodney van Dam runs off the knock.
45.00
Adolfo Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Castro. With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Carvalho.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Compostela kick off!
47.50
Ruggero Rossitto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruggero Rossitto knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romero P. Gainza!
55.27
Ernesto Nieto makes a beautiful solo run. Ernesto Nieto chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Perez. Julian Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Ortega.
57.18
Rodrigo Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Carvalho sees space and advances. Rodrigo Carvalho shoots from outside the area but somehow Antonino Oshadogan manages to keep it out.
59.05
Frederico Ortiz threads the ball through to Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.38
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Andres Hierro replacing Roberto Cabrera .
61.40
Ivar Van Bommel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Lopes. Ruben Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza whips the ball goalwards with his head. Antonino Oshadogan manages to gather it.
65.01
Ruggero Rossitto threads the ball through to Ruben Lopes. Ruben Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Ivar Van Bommel. Ivar Van Bommel makes a convincing header. The keeper, Antonino Oshadogan, sees it late!! Goal for Compostela!
69.17
Andres Hierro flicks a high ball forward to Rodney van Dam who takes it down. Rodney van Dam shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.25
Ruggero Rossitto knocks the ball forward to Duarte Fonseca. Duarte Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Hernandez.
75.54
Adolfo Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Gimenez. Eugenio Gimenez threads the ball through to Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Alonso. Marcos Alonso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marcos Alonso scores for RCD Espanyol!!
77.54
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Roberto Iglesias replacing Frederico Ortiz .
78.49
Eugenio Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Iglesias. Roberto Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
79.50
Rodrigo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Rossitto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggero Rossitto flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Van Bommel controls it well on his chest. Ivar Van Bommel lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Lopes. Ruben Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.36
Duarte Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.52
Duarte Fonseca takes it forward alone. Duarte Fonseca sees space and advances. Duarte Fonseca edges inside the box! Duarte Fonseca looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Compostela
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.8%
65.2%
Play Area
29%
40.6%
30.4%

Scorers
Roberto Cabrera 2
Marcos Alonso 76
Julian Perez 32
Ivar Van Bommel 38, 65
Romero P. Gainza 48
Ruben Lopes 80
Duarte Fonseca 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivar Van Bommel of Compostela

Match Ratings