Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Numancia. A crowd of 19,127 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Arias.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Arias.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
4.45
0-0Mustapha Berger makes a probing pass to Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.14
0-0Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts sees Guillermo Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Ibanez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Markus Jaschke. Some good footwork from Markus Jaschke provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
15.46
0-0Dominic Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez threads a neat ball through to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Julian Delgado.
20.16
Carlos Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.31
Kevin Young hits a low pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Chianese who brings the ball under control. Massimo Chianese hits a low pass to Juan Sanz. Some silky footwork from Juan Sanz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
27.03
Egbert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Pichot controls it well on his chest. Dagui Pichot finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.58
Roberto Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Cruz collects the pass. Claudio Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Julian Delgado gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.27
Dominic Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.38
Arthur Gilchrist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Dagui Pichot. Dagui Pichot beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Bonaventure Manfredini. Excellent save.
38.28
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.54
Roberto Suarez makes a probing pass to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
44.35
Egbert Huiberts knocks the ball forward to Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
1-0Albert Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marcelino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
48.01
1-0Carlos Molowny hacks Egbert Huiberts from behind! The referee brings Carlos Molowny to one side and gives him a warning! Egbert Huiberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.01
1-0Free kick to Numancia just outside the area...
49.18
Alan Oakes takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
60.05
Ignacio Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Pichot collects the pass. Dagui Pichot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
67.40
Carlos Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Berger controls it well on his chest. Mustapha Berger threads a neat ball through to Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin McGrory.
69.41
Carlos Molowny threads a neat ball through to Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese advances inside the box! Massimo Chianese tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.01
Guillermo Ibanez makes a simple pass to Egbert Huiberts. Egbert Huiberts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
73.01
Showing composure, Egbert Huiberts laces a through ball forward to Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
77.30
Egbert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Bobson who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Bobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.28
Egbert Huiberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dagui Pichot. Dagui Pichot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
81.11
With imagination, Jose Marcelino laces a weighted ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.44
Dominic Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Ritchie controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Juan Sanz through on goal. Juan Sanz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
32.1%
44.9%
23.1%
Scorers
| Juan Sanz 45, 84 Massimo Chianese 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Sanz of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Berger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Ritchie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlos Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albert Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Massimo Chianese (MID) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Juan Sanz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Peter Madrid (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Hall (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Julian Delgado (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Egbert Huiberts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ignacio Bobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Markus Jaschke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dagui Pichot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patricio Sanchez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Quaresma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patrice Charvet (MID) | 0 | |