Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Antonino OshadoganA. Oshadogan64
G
1
G
64Jean-Jacques RodriguesJ. Rodrigues
Alfredo HernandezA. Hernandez73
D
2
D
79Rafael GuerreroR. Guerrero
Adolfo VilaA. Vila72
D
3
D
62Franck TrivinoF. Trivino
Romero P. OrtegaR. Ortega61
D
4
D
60Ernesto OrtizE. Ortiz
Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso73
M
5
M
78Carl RoyceC. Royce
Frederico OrtizF. Ortiz70
M
captain6
M
69Guerino BrambillaG. Brambilla
Nicolas CastroN. Castro65
M
7captain
M
64Diego HaiseD. Haise
Eduardo ReyesE. Reyes64
M
8
M
62Philipp BöhmP. Böhm
Marcos AlonsoM. Alonso80
A
9
A
72Daniel ReyesD. Reyes
Rodney van DamR. van Dam75
A
10
A
71Mauricio MerinoM. Merino
Roberto CabreraR. Cabrera68
A
11
A
69Fernando FarinosF. Farinos
 
Roberto IglesiasR. Iglesias63
G
12
A
64Antonio LimaA. Lima
Andres HierroA. Hierro60
G
13
M
62Jose Fortes MendezJ. Mendez
Jose Javier MartinJ. Martin60
D
14
G
59Ernesto MoyaE. Moya

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 16,894 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Calvo.


0.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the first half underway!
3.49
Fernando Farinos barges into Alfredo Hernandez. The referee calls over Fernando Farinos and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.38
Adolfo Vila catches Guerino Brambilla on the ankles. The referee brings Adolfo Vila to one side and gives him a warning! Guerino Brambilla grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.48
Philipp Böhm passes the ball forward to Diego Haise. Diego Haise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.54
Alfredo Hernandez surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Hernandez hits a low pass to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reyes. Eduardo Reyes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rafael Guerrero is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
16.09
Eduardo Reyes takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Daniel Reyes gets to the ball and clears it up field.
18.34
Frederico Ortiz makes a simple pass to Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jean-Jacques Rodrigues!
20.59
Franck Trivino barges into Nicolas Castro. The referee calls over Franck Trivino and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Castro runs off the knock.
20.59
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.05
Nicolas Castro barges into Guerino Brambilla. Nicolas Castro is given a warning by the referee! Guerino Brambilla hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.26
Nicolas Castro makes a simple pass to Roberto Cabrera. Roberto Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.50
Fernando Farinos sees Mauricio Merino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Merino shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Antonino Oshadogan.
38.35
Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Diego Haise chips it out wide. Nicolas Castro chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
39.18
Ernesto Ortiz hits a low pass to Rafael Guerrero. Rafael Guerrero hits a low pass to Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Merino but the linesman indicates offside!
44.30
Romero P. Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Diego Haise comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Vila. Diego Haise is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Vila stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Jose Fortes Mendez replacing Philipp Böhm. The Villarreal CF players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.08
Rafael Guerrero barges into Marcos Alonso. Rafael Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Marcos Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.02
Roberto Cabrera clumsily knocks into Ernesto Ortiz. The referee calls over Roberto Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Ortiz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.42
Diego Haise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Mendez. Jose Fortes Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Haise. Diego Haise finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.19
Roberto Cabrera makes a probing pass to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro whips in a cross ball towards Rodney van Dam. Rodney van Dam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rodney van Dam scores for RCD Espanyol!!
59.30
Frederico Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Cabrera. Roberto Cabrera shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.30
Rafael Guerrero hits a low pass to Carl Royce. Carl Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Merino. Mauricio Merino connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.12
Guerino Brambilla makes a beautiful solo run. Guerino Brambilla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Farinos but the linesman indicates offside!
65.50
Alfredo Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Castro who takes it down. Nicolas Castro knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcos Alonso is offside!
66.16
Guerino Brambilla passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mauricio Merino. Mauricio Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Adolfo Vila.
67.18
Diego Haise flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Reyes controls it well on his chest. Daniel Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Antonino Oshadogan. Excellent save.
71.15
Rodney van Dam takes it forward alone. Rodney van Dam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franck Trivino.
75.17
Diego Haise comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Alonso. Diego Haise is warned by the referee! Fernando Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.49
Guerino Brambilla flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Merino controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Merino shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.47
Rafael Guerrero plays the ball forward to Daniel Reyes. Daniel Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.09
Nicolas Castro hits a low pass to Roberto Cabrera. Roberto Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz connects with a diving header but is denied by Franck Trivino. Excellent block.
85.47
Jose Fortes Mendez threads a neat ball through to Guerino Brambilla. Guerino Brambilla advances inside the box! Guerino Brambilla shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Adolfo Vila.
86.22
Diego Haise takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Eduardo Reyes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.17
Diego Haise flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Farinos who takes it down. Fernando Farinos shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Villarreal CF
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
29.9%
47.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Nicolas Castro 32
Rodney van Dam 53
Mauricio Merino 60
Fernando Farinos 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Castro of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings