Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 17,394 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane plays a perfect one-two with Alex Burley and rushes in on goal... Romarin Zidane shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.41
Thomas Heerkens knocks the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Verges and rushes in on goal... Alex Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.53
1-0Thomas Heerkens sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Heerkens whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.16
1-0Ernesto Molowny makes a simple pass to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.34
Thomas Heerkens threads the ball through to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
24.12
Sandro Scoponi chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.07
Thomas Heerkens makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Heerkens tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.23
Guillermo Izquierdo decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Izquierdo shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.22
2-0Alex Burley catches Hugo Merino on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Burley and warns him to calm down! Hugo Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.49
2-0Ernesto Molowny passes the ball forward to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alejandro José Mari easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
48.13
Sandro Scoponi makes a simple pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges plays a perfect one-two with Alex Burley and rushes in on goal... Francisco Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.36
Guillermo Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Alejandro José Mari had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
53.48
Thomas Heerkens knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Verges and rushes in on goal... Romarin Zidane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Abel Moutinho had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
57.57
Hugo Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alejandro José Mari easily smothers it.
59.11
3-1RCD Espanyol are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Sociedad's defence.
61.36
Alberto Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Heerkens. Thomas Heerkens makes a probing pass to Alex Burley. Alex Burley goes all the way! Alex Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.09
3-1Sandro Scoponi passes the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley makes a probing pass to Romarin Zidane but he's offside!
71.52
Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful solo run. Sandro Scoponi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.05
Claudio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Ferreira.
78.29
Evans Ferraresi chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges goes all the way! Francisco Verges shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Verges!
83.54
Alberto Barkero advances with the ball. Alberto Barkero knocks the ball forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Abel Moutinho!
89.13
Sandro Scoponi knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges goes all the way! Francisco Verges rockets a shot on goal. Francisco Verges scores for RCD Espanyol!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
21.2%
47%
31.8%
Scorers
| Francisco Verges 7, 78, 89 Romarin Zidane 24, 53 | Willem Westerveld 49 |