Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Elche CFElche CF
Will SullyWill Sully Manny King Manny King
Bonaventure ManfrediniB. Manfredini81
G
1
G
74Eric AhrensE. Ahrens
Stefan MalmbergS. Malmberg81
D
2
D
72Teddy RobertsT. Roberts
Colin McGroryC. McGrory81
D
3
D
72Claude OuédecC. Ouédec
Julian MoyaJ. Moya75
D
4
D
71Romarin GousséR. Goussé
Kevin YoungK. Young76
D
5
D
72Orlando LangerakO. Langerak
Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino82
M
6
M
75Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Albert SanzA. Sanz79
M
7
M
75Dayo BreviD. Brevi
Enrique CamineroE. Caminero86
M
captain8captain
M
76Guillermo MedinaG. Medina
Daniel VianaD. Viana74
A
9
A
71Gary GreigG. Greig
Samuele PecorariS. Pecorari78
A
10
A
72Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann
Stefan BusseS. Busse79
A
11
A
72Scott WiseS. Wise
 
Peter MadridP. Madrid77
D
12
M
73Hugo CalvoH. Calvo
Frederic VanderF. Vander79
M
13
M
74Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames
Henning HaalandH. Haaland78
A
14
M
73Rigobert SongR. Song

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.


0.00
Elche CF kick off and get the first half underway!
4.49
Dayo Brevi plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Medina but the linesman indicates offside!
9.28
Colin McGrory knocks the ball forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Teddy Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Viana. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
12.56
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero controls it well on his chest. Enrique Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.42
Albert Sanz advances with the ball. Albert Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
16.51
Dayo Brevi flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wesselmann collects the pass. Jakob Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Greig but he's offside!
20.26
Albert Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Eric Ahrens keeps it out!
27.19
Claude Ouédec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wise controls it well on his chest. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Dayo Brevi. Dayo Brevi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Bonaventure Manfredini had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
33.53
Stefan Busse flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari collects the pass. Samuele Pecorari tries a spectacular long range effort. Eric Ahrens effortlessly gets down and covers it.
34.29
Teddy Roberts pushes mid-way up the pitch. Teddy Roberts makes a probing pass to Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.38
Enrique Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Moya. Julian Moya makes a probing pass to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eric Ahrens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.38
Albert Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Dayo Brevi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dayo Brevi runs off the knock.
44.36
Romarin Goussé makes a beautiful solo run. Romarin Goussé flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Brevi controls it well on his chest. Dayo Brevi deftly passes the ball to Scott Wise, releasing him through on goal. Scott Wise muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Bonaventure Manfredini reads it well. Quality keeping!
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. Elche CF 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 second half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
47.35
Jose Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Orlando Langerak.
49.57
Enrique Caminero sees a break and surges forward. Enrique Caminero shoots from distance. Solid save from Eric Ahrens.
51.49
Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
53.43
Dayo Brevi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.08
Colin McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Moya. Julian Moya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
55.27
Julian Moya surges forward with the ball. Julian Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Eric Ahrens smothers it!
59.42
Julian Moya makes a strong solo run forward. Julian Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Claude Ouédec barges into Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.32
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Henning Haaland replacing Daniel Viana .
63.09
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.17
Romarin Goussé surges forward with the ball. Romarin Goussé makes a probing pass to Miguel Almeida but he's offside!
67.57
Without breaking stride, Guillermo Medina plays the ball forward to Scott Wise. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.21
Jose Marcelino sees Henning Haaland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.54
Showing composure, Albert Sanz plays the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Teddy Roberts!
72.55
Julian Moya launches a long ball forward into the other half. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari makes a looping header on goal. Eric Ahrens effortlessly punches it away to safety.
73.55
With a delightful solo run, Stefan Busse stretches the opposition's defence. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
75.27
Julian Moya threads a neat ball through to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henning Haaland passes the ball forward but Samuele Pecorari is offside!
77.13
Colin McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Caminero who takes it down. Enrique Caminero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eric Ahrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
81.17
Colin McGrory sees Enrique Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.38
Jose Marcelino makes an attacking run forward. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Elche CF
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
27%
42%
31%

Scorers
Jose Marcelino 36
Samuele Pecorari 81
Dayo Brevi 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Marcelino of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings
1.Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2.Stefan Malmberg (DEF)
6
3.Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Julian Moya (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Young (DEF)
6
6.Jose Marcelino (MID)goal scored
9
7.Albert Sanz (MID)yellow card
6
8.Enrique Caminero (MID)
7
9.Daniel Viana (ATT)
6
10.Samuele Pecorari (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stefan Busse (ATT)
8
 
12.Peter Madrid (DEF)
6
13.Frederic Vander (MID)
0
14.Henning Haaland (ATT)
6

1.Eric Ahrens (GK)
8
2.Teddy Roberts (DEF)
6
3.Claude Ouédec (DEF)
6
4.Romarin Goussé (DEF)
7
5.Orlando Langerak (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Almeida (MID)
6
7.Dayo Brevi (MID)goal scored
8
8.Guillermo Medina (MID)
6
9.Gary Greig (ATT)
6
10.Jakob Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11.Scott Wise (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Calvo (MID)
0
13.Ivan Galadames (MID)
0
14.Rigobert Song (MID)
0