Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Real Zaragoza and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
3.45
Carlo Zerbini comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Barkero. Carlo Zerbini is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.54
Carlo Zerbini knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alejandro José Mari.
10.19
Guillermo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges plays a perfect one-two with Romarin Zidane and rushes in on goal... Francisco Verges rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Victor Barkero had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
14.45
Alberto Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley makes a simple pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.25
Sandro Scoponi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.11
Gianpaolo Scarlato threads the ball through to Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi makes a simple pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.41
Francisco Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Nunez. Daniel Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Wieland but he's offside!
28.19
Adolfo Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias threads the ball through to Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol passes the ball forward to Daniel Nunez. Daniel Nunez tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.24
Sandro Scoponi flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Victor Barkero manages to gather it comfortably.
34.45
Guillermo Santos makes a probing pass to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane makes a probing pass to Alex Burley. Alex Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.30
Elena Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlo Zerbini. Carlo Zerbini passes the ball forward to Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Nunez but he's offside!
42.15
Evans Ferraresi advances with the ball. Evans Ferraresi shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.36
Luke Lockley makes a simple pass to Carlo Zerbini. Carlo Zerbini knocks the ball forward to Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza get the second half underway!
49.35
Elena Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Zerbini. Carlo Zerbini knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Nunez. Daniel Nunez goes all the way! Daniel Nunez takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alejandro José Mari.
61.36
Guillermo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Burley. Alex Burley shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.47
Evans Ferraresi kicks a strong pass forward to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane tries a spectacular long range effort. Victor Barkero easily smothers it.
67.19
Luke Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Wieland. Torsten Wieland goes all the way! Torsten Wieland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.09
Francisco Rodriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Nunez. Daniel Nunez makes a probing pass to Fernando Del Sol but he's offside!
75.15
Sandro Scoponi brings the ball forward. Sandro Scoponi plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Verges and rushes in on goal... Sandro Scoponi rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Victor Barkero.
77.10
Alberto Barkero makes a simple pass to Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi threads the ball through to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
79.36
Jorge Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane but the linesman indicates offside!
81.33
Adolfo Ferrer catches Francisco Verges in the face with his elbow. Adolfo Ferrer is shown the red card!! Francisco Verges is a little dazed but should be okay.
83.10
Gianpaolo Scarlato knocks the ball forward to Sandro Scoponi. Sandro Scoponi knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Victor Barkero is on top of it.
85.56
Evans Ferraresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane goes all the way! Romarin Zidane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Victor Barkero manages to keep it out.
87.03
Sandro Scoponi makes a probing pass to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges knocks the ball forward to Romarin Zidane but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sandro Scoponi of RCD Espanyol
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
34.9%
43.4%
21.7%