Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 18,468 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salamanca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salamanca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off the first half!
2.08
0-0Morris Summerbell kicks a strong pass forward to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Flores. Victor Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.33
Domenico Pontarollo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Cruz. Carlos Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.51
0-1Alberto Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Cruz. Carlos Cruz powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.41
Mauricio Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.34
0-1Danny Etherington makes a simple pass to Victor Flores. Victor Flores goes all the way! Victor Flores shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Patricio Crespo!
16.46
Danny Etherington knocks the ball forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.52
0-1Alberto Munoz clumsily knocks into Albert Vicente. The referee calls over Alberto Munoz and shows him a yellow card! Albert Vicente gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.29
Victor Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Pontarollo. Domenico Pontarollo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Cruz. Carlos Cruz threads the ball through to Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.09
0-2Salamanca are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RCD Espanyol's defence.
38.21
Victor Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Alberto Roman. Alberto Roman makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ignacio Houtman manages to gather it comfortably.
44.44
John Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Salamanca kick off!
47.22
Egutu Akinbiyi passes the ball forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.16
Egutu Akinbiyi brings the ball forward. Egutu Akinbiyi makes a simple pass to Victor Flores. Victor Flores makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
51.07
0-2Jose Butragueno sees space and advances. Jose Butragueno passes the ball forward but Victor Flores is offside!
59.41
Danny Etherington takes it forward alone. Danny Etherington shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.27
0-2Gregorio Soler hacks Victor Flores from behind! The referee calls over Gregorio Soler and shows him a yellow card! Victor Flores stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.45
0-2Domenico Pontarollo chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.13
Albert Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Ferrer. Ricardo Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Cruz. Carlos Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ignacio Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
66.09
Jose Javier Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi threads the ball through to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.11
Morris Summerbell makes a simple pass to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero shoots from outside the area. Patricio Crespo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.29
Bruno Mendes brings the ball forward. Bruno Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Morales.
77.21
RCD Espanyol are easily keeping Salamanca at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
81.37
Mauricio Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Flores. Victor Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Patricio Crespo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.18
Danny Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Soler.
90.00
Ricardo Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Alonso. Rodolfo Alonso shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
24.7%
43.2%
32.1%
Scorers