Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duarte TeixeiraD. Teixeira62
G
1
G
53Rafael CamachoR. Camacho
Jose Javier MoralesJ. Morales63
D
2
D
67Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Mauricio HidalgoM. Hidalgo62
D
3
D
59Jesper WisgerhofJ. Wisgerhof
Morris SummerbellM. Summerbell61
D
4
D
57Pedro MartinP. Martin
Ernesto GuerreroE. Guerrero70
M
5
D
56Felipe DelgadoF. Delgado
Aaron Van Der ReeA. Van Der Ree63
M
6
M
67Hugo PardoH. Pardo
Egutu AkinbiyiE. Akinbiyi61
M
7
M
58Albert SmitA. Smit
Danny EtheringtonD. Etherington60
M
8
M
53Daniel NietoD. Nieto
Felipe MonteroF. Montero68
A
9
M
52Rodolfo GimenezR. Gimenez
Victor FloresV. Flores67
A
10
A
60Ivan MartinI. Martin
Alberto PirriA. Pirri59
A
11
A
60Ian ElliottI. Elliott

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 15,943 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
2.14
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.56
Mauricio Hidalgo chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Van Der Ree. Aaron Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
8.32
Deportivo Alaves are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RCD Espanyol's defence.
16.36
Aaron Van Der Ree makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from long range. Rafael Camacho easily smothers it.
21.27
Aaron Van Der Ree comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Nieto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.21
Morris Summerbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
32.10
Jesper Wisgerhof makes a simple pass to Hugo Pardo. Hugo Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Elliott. Ian Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Duarte Teixeira manages to gather it comfortably.
34.56
Mauricio Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri shoots from distance but it is miles over!
36.26
Aaron Van Der Ree flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Martin.
44.15
Danny Etherington knocks the ball forward to Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off!
47.41
Mauricio Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Guerrero. Ernesto Guerrero threads the ball through to Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.31
Hugo Pardo knocks the ball forward to Ian Elliott. Ian Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
53.49
Daniel Nieto sees space and advances. Daniel Nieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.47
Jose Javier Morales passes the ball forward to Aaron Van Der Ree. Aaron Van Der Ree knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores threads the ball through to Alberto Pirri but he's offside!
65.00
Danny Etherington makes a probing pass to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Camacho easily smothers it!
66.16
Ernesto Guerrero makes a simple pass to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafael Camacho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.23
Mauricio Hidalgo threads the ball through to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Flores. Victor Flores flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor Flores!
72.10
Jose Javier Morales catches Ian Elliott on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Javier Morales and shows him a yellow card! Ian Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.52
Hugo Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
75.56
Albert Smit threads the ball through to Ian Elliott. Ian Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.52
Pedro Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Smit. Albert Smit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Elliott. Ian Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
87.33
Egutu Akinbiyi advances with the ball. Egutu Akinbiyi whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Pirri. Alberto Pirri directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Rafael Camacho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Pirri of RCD Espanyol
Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
23.9%
47.8%
28.4%

Scorers
Alberto Pirri 66, 87
Victor Flores 69