Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both CD Badajoz and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both CD Badajoz and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
2.36
0-0Jose Javier Calvo comes in with a high challenge, catching Romarin Zidane with his studs. The referee motions to Jose Javier Calvo to come over. It's a red card!! Romarin Zidane gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.01
0-1Thomas Heerkens knocks the ball forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges goes all the way! Francisco Verges cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Francisco Verges scores for RCD Espanyol!!
10.30
0-1Gabriel Cano makes a simple pass to Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
12.11
0-1Evans Ferraresi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Gregorio Ferrer!
21.29
0-1Evans Ferraresi knocks the ball forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
24.36
Alberto Barkero makes a probing pass to Evans Ferraresi. Evans Ferraresi advances with the ball. Evans Ferraresi goes all the way! Evans Ferraresi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gregorio Ferrer easily smothers it.
28.36
0-1Sandro Scoponi comes in with a late challenge on Fabrizio Bellotto. The referee calls over Sandro Scoponi and shows him a yellow card! Fabrizio Bellotto stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.37
Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.43
0-2Eduardo Calvo makes a simple pass to Thomas Heerkens. Thomas Heerkens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Burley but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
CD Badajoz start the second half!
48.29
Gabriel Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.54
Sandro Scoponi knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
75.10
Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from 25 yards but Gregorio Ferrer is on top of it.
77.03
Simon Winkler passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Bellotto. Fabrizio Bellotto makes a simple pass to Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Vega rockets a shot on goal but somehow Alejandro José Mari manages to keep it out.
78.53
Thomas Heerkens barges into Gabriel Cano. The referee calls over Thomas Heerkens and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.46
Sandro Scoponi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Winkler.
87.10
Thomas Heerkens makes a simple pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.49
Thomas Heerkens surges forward with the ball. Thomas Heerkens shoots from long range but Gregorio Ferrer is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
26.8%
54.9%
18.3%
Scorers