Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 11,941 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both CD Badajoz and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Serrano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both CD Badajoz and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Serrano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the match underway!
6.38
0-0Youssef Hoekstra breaks forward. Youssef Hoekstra surges forward with the ball. Youssef Hoekstra tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.15
0-0Luis Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Luis Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.11
Liam Cort sees Luis Gonzalez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.24
Luis Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Carrasco. Juan-Carlos Carrasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
14.18
With imagination, Liam Cort laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Gonzalez. Luis Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
15.38
0-0Jose Fortes Menendez catches Graeme Drake on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.04
1-0Youssef Hoekstra flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Carrasco collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.47
Thibault Bodmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Bergdolmo.
39.15
Frederico Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Gonzalez. Luis Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Hoekstra collects the pass. Youssef Hoekstra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.05
1-0Roberto Lopez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Izquierdo but the linesman indicates offside!
42.47
Luis Campos darts forward. Luis Campos passes the ball forward to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
44.55
Frederico Marquez makes a probing pass to Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Carrasco. Juan-Carlos Carrasco rushes past Ivan Cruz! Juan-Carlos Carrasco takes a shot at goal. Juan-Carlos Carrasco scores for CD Badajoz!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
51.44
Roberto Lopez surges forward with the ball. Roberto Lopez makes a simple pass to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Flores.
53.35
2-0Luis Campos threads the ball through to Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but Jose Pirri is on top of it.
54.27
Ivan Cruz passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.30
With a delightful solo run, Arturo Herrera stretches the opposition's defence. Arturo Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Bergdolmo.
66.42
Youssef Hoekstra catches Luis Campos on the ankles. The referee calls over Youssef Hoekstra and shows him a yellow card! Luis Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.36
Ivan Cruz knocks the ball forward to Luis Campos. Luis Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
87.44
Luis Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Fernandez. Elena Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jose Pirri manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
32.9%
47.6%
19.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Lopez of CD Badajoz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Pirri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Bergdolmo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Marquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Liam Cort (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graeme Drake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssef Hoekstra (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Roberto Lopez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Claudio Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Carrasco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Andres Izquierdo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Franco Morrone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Ortega (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Nieto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patricio Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albert Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thibault Bodmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonino Nunziata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Perez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Cano (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arturo Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Fortes Menendez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Elena Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Youssouf Bruno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Farinos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Diez (ATT) | 0 | |