Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Deportivo La Coruña. 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 Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off the first half!
2.32
0-0Francisco Camacho makes a probing pass to Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
4.53
0-0Daniel Viana flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Busse who brings the ball under control. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.33
0-0Daniel Viana catches Guillermo Herrera on the ankles. The referee warns Daniel Viana to calm down! Guillermo Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.20
Enrique Caminero clumsily knocks into Guillermo Herrera. Enrique Caminero is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Herrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.02
Guillermo Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
15.33
0-0Albert Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rodolfo Vidal is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
16.42
1-0Frederic Vander takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Stefan Malmberg cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
20.43
Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Enrique Caminero. What vision.Enrique Caminero makes a probing pass to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse deftly passes the ball to Claudio Cruz, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claudio Cruz provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies wide!
21.06
Frederic Vander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Rodolfo Vidal.
22.42
It's a corner kick which Claudio Cruz takes quickly, playing the ball short to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Francisco Camacho.
23.46
1-0Claudio Cruz takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Bruno Misso jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
27.59
1-0Gavin Shaw clumsily knocks into Colin McGrory. Gavin Shaw is shown the yellow card! Colin McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.51
Guillermo Herrera catches Albert Sanz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Sanz runs off the knock.
36.01
Francisco Camacho advances with the ball. Francisco Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.21
Enrique Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
1-0Guillermo Herrera makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.49
With vision, Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
48.09
Frederic Vander knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. With a superhuman jump, Claudio Cruz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.37
Francisco Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Ritchie.
54.23
Francisco Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Herrera. Guillermo Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.18
Albert Sanz hits a low pass to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.19
Colin McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Camacho.
60.46
2-0RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Julian Moya replacing Colin McGrory and Massimo Chianese replacing Enrique Caminero .
61.50
Albert Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.17
Frederic Vander knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Garrido.
67.04
Guillermo Herrera darts forward. Guillermo Herrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.15
Julian Moya threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana powers a header at goal. Daniel Viana scores for RCD Espanyol!!
72.39
Bruno Misso flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Felipe Guerrero plays the ball forward to Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.28
Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Crespo who brings the ball under control. Francisco Crespo puts a great ball through. Gavin Shaw runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.04
Claudio Cruz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse beats his man to it with a header. Gregorio Marcos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.08
Francisco Crespo comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Viana. Francisco Crespo is shown the yellow card! Daniel Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
4-0Massimo Chianese flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Busse who takes it down. Stefan Busse finds some space and shoots from distance. Gregorio Marcos gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
21.1%
47.4%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Cruz of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Malmberg (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 3. | Dominic Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederic Vander (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albert Sanz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Viana (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Busse (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Julian Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Massimo Chianese (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Marcos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ferry Redeker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Misso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Camacho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Herrera (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Andre Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Crespo (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Felipe Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Shaw (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Anthony Joachim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Perez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Ferrer (ATT) | 0 | |