Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Numancia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
3.45
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
4.13
0-1Morris Williams sees a break and surges forward. Morris Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Saez. Felipe Saez shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Alejandro José Mari had no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
9.06
0-1Miguel Guerrero Lopez advances with the ball. Miguel Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Soto but the linesman indicates offside!
14.42
0-1Morris Williams makes a beautiful solo run. Morris Williams tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Alejandro José Mari manages to gather it comfortably.
18.57
Jose Javier Merino surges forward with the ball. Jose Javier Merino goes all the way! Jose Javier Merino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alejandro José Mari easily smothers it!
22.57
0-1Alberto Barkero surges forward with the ball. Alberto Barkero knocks the ball forward to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane plays a perfect one-two with Alex Burley and rushes in on goal... Romarin Zidane takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
24.37
Guillermo Santos makes a simple pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane but the linesman indicates offside!
26.21
Alberto Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Verges and rushes in on goal... Romarin Zidane shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.53
0-1Guillermo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Gil who gathers it comfortably.
30.12
0-1Morris Williams comes in with a late challenge on Evans Ferraresi. The referee calls over Morris Williams and shows him a yellow card! Evans Ferraresi stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.52
Sandro Scoponi passes the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
36.36
Brian Nicholls takes it forward alone. Brian Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Soto. Marcos Soto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.47
Sandro Scoponi knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antoine Wijngaarden.
40.26
Jose Javier Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Soto. Marcos Soto whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Saez. Felipe Saez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
42.20
Antoine Wijngaarden makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Merino. Jose Javier Merino makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Saez but the linesman indicates offside!
44.22
Alberto Barkero passes the ball forward to Guillermo Santos. Guillermo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley goes all the way! Alex Burley rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
48.15
Guillermo Santos makes a simple pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.52
Sandro Scoponi takes it forward alone. Sandro Scoponi shoots from long range but it flies wide!
53.06
Evans Ferraresi chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane goes all the way! Romarin Zidane rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.33
Brian Nicholls makes a simple pass to Fernando Helguera. Fernando Helguera goes all the way! Fernando Helguera rockets a shot on goal but Alejandro José Mari is on top of it.
55.35
Antoine Wijngaarden decides to run forward with the ball. Antoine Wijngaarden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Soto. Marcos Soto shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.10
1-1Evans Ferraresi clumsily knocks into Morris Williams. Evans Ferraresi is given a warning by the referee! Morris Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.32
Jose Javier Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Soto. Marcos Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.50
Eduardo Calvo catches Fernando Helguera on the ankles. Eduardo Calvo is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Helguera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.11
Alberto Barkero comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Soto. Alberto Barkero is shown the yellow card! Marcos Soto runs off the knock.
75.21
Numancia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.50
Jose Javier Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Saez. Felipe Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Soto but the linesman indicates offside!
81.15
Felipe Saez hacks Gianpaolo Scarlato from behind! Felipe Saez is given a warning by the referee! Gianpaolo Scarlato runs off the knock.
81.15
RCD Espanyol are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Numancia's defence.
83.46
Alberto Barkero makes a probing pass to Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi makes a probing pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from 25 yards but somehow Enrique Gil manages to keep it out.
85.51
Guillermo Santos catches Miguel Guerrero Lopez on the ankles. Guillermo Santos is shown the yellow card! Miguel Guerrero Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.26
Miguel Guerrero Lopez brings the ball forward. Miguel Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Soto but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
29.8%
44%
26.2%
Scorers