Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     EibarEibar
Will SullyWill Sully Dan Rodwell Dan Rodwell
Bonaventure ManfrediniB. Manfredini81
G
1
G
81Matthew GyanM. Gyan
Samuel VarelaS. Varela76
D
2
D
76Tomek DeynaT. Deyna
Colin McGroryC. McGrory81
D
3
D
71Ernesto AriasE. Arias
Julian MoyaJ. Moya75
D
4
D
79Tarik RamziT. Ramzi
Kevin YoungK. Young76
D
captain5
D
69Fernando DuranF. Duran
Graham HallG. Hall83
M
6
M
94Philipp JusterP. Juster
Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino82
M
7
M
81Mark DainelliM. Dainelli
Enrique CamineroE. Caminero85
M
8captain
M
81Ronny FavoR. Favo
Henning HaalandH. Haaland78
A
9
A
84Sylvain SummerbellS. Summerbell
Claudio CruzC. Cruz80
M
10
A
69Craig HansenC. Hansen
Samuele PecorariS. Pecorari78
A
11
A
73Arturo José MariA. José Mari
 
Peter MadridP. Madrid77
D
12
D
73Dario MonettaD. Monetta
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie75
D
13
M
80Jose RubioJ. Rubio
Daniel VianaD. Viana74
A
14
A
72Billy LawB. Law

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Eibar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
2.52
With wonderful imagination, Samuel Varela plays the ball forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Pecorari rushes past Ernesto Arias! Some world-class footwork from Samuele Pecorari provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Matthew Gyan.
8.05
Colin McGrory makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino advances with the ball. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.22
Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Arias.
10.19
Graham Hall threads a neat ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari plays a perfect one-two with Henning Haaland and rushes in on goal... Samuele Pecorari side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.54
Kevin Young sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Young flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland controls it well on his chest. Henning Haaland whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
18.15
Julian Moya flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Caminero who takes it down. Enrique Caminero hits a low pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
24.51
With great vision, Graham Hall plays the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.49
Jose Marcelino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.56
Enrique Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.42
Graham Hall passes the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomek Deyna.
36.01
Colin McGrory runs forward with the ball. With imagination, Colin McGrory picks a pass forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Fernando Duran barges into Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
38.02
Kevin Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.07
Julian Moya flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
40.29
Jose Marcelino threads the ball through to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.23
Philipp Juster flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Deyna. Tomek Deyna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen plays a one-two with Philipp Juster and advances towards the goal... Craig Hansen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Bonaventure Manfredini. What a save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Peter Madrid replacing Kevin Young. Eibar appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Eibar kick off!
51.15
Mark Dainelli flicks a high pass forward. Ronny Favo collects the pass. With great vision, Ronny Favo plays the ball forward to Philipp Juster. Philipp Juster lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hansen. Craig Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Bonaventure Manfredini had no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
54.57
Jose Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Matthew Gyan!
55.33
Colin McGrory passes the ball forward to Samuele Pecorari. With some swift thinking, Samuele Pecorari plays the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Pecorari but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.22
Ernesto Arias hacks Enrique Caminero from behind! The referee calls over Ernesto Arias and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Caminero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.52
Julian Moya threads a neat ball through to Graham Hall. Graham Hall threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Arias.
60.28
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Daniel Viana replacing Henning Haaland .Eibar have made a substitution with Jose Rubio replacing Philipp Juster .
61.31
Samuele Pecorari comes in with a late challenge on Tarik Ramzi. The referee calls over Samuele Pecorari and shows him a yellow card! Tarik Ramzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.33
Samuel Varela plays the ball forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Pecorari who takes it down. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.25
Without breaking stride, Graham Hall plays the ball forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.19
Graham Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Italian celebrates his hattrick!
77.19
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Dominic Ritchie replacing Colin McGrory .
81.25
With a delightful solo run, Graham Hall stretches the opposition's defence. Graham Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Duran.
83.10
Dominic Ritchie barges into Jose Rubio. Dominic Ritchie is shown the yellow card! Jose Rubio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.10
Free kick to Eibar just outside the area...
84.05
Ronny Favo takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
89.58
Ernesto Arias flicks a high ball forward to Ronny Favo who takes it down. Ronny Favo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ronny Favo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Eibar
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.9%
26.1%
Play Area
22.8%
42.4%
34.8%

Scorers
Samuele Pecorari 10, 26, 75
Craig Hansen 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuele Pecorari of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings
1.Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2.Samuel Varela (DEF)
6
3.Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Julian Moya (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Young (DEF)
6
6.Graham Hall (MID)
7
7.Jose Marcelino (MID)
8
8.Enrique Caminero (MID)
7
9.Henning Haaland (ATT)
6
10.Claudio Cruz (MID)
6
11.Samuele Pecorari (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Peter Madrid (DEF)
6
13.Dominic Ritchie (DEF)yellow card
5
14.Daniel Viana (ATT)
6

1.Matthew Gyan (GK)
7
2.Tomek Deyna (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Arias (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Tarik Ramzi (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Duran (DEF)
6
6.Philipp Juster (MID)
6
7.Mark Dainelli (MID)
6
8.Ronny Favo (MID)
6
9.Sylvain Summerbell (ATT)
6
10.Craig Hansen (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Arturo José Mari (ATT)
6
 
12.Dario Monetta (DEF)
0
13.Jose Rubio (MID)
6
14.Billy Law (ATT)
0