Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Murcia. A crowd of 19,628 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Murcia kicking off!
3.23
0-0Guillermo Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ignacio Houtman who gathers it comfortably.
6.16
Guillermo Ferrer sees space and advances. Guillermo Ferrer threads the ball through to Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.38
Eugenio Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Morales.
9.55
0-0Eugenio Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.12
Morris Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Strachan. John Strachan makes a probing pass to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.40
Egutu Akinbiyi sees a break and surges forward. Egutu Akinbiyi goes all the way! Egutu Akinbiyi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.02
Egutu Akinbiyi chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.18
0-0Eugenio Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ignacio Houtman.
38.10
Guillermo Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ignacio Houtman easily smothers it.
44.21
Danny Etherington knocks the ball forward to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Flores. Victor Flores heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
0-1Guillermo Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell plays a perfect one-two with Enrique Pascual and rushes in on goal... Kevin Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
RCD Espanyol start the second half!
48.50
Claudio Caminero makes a simple pass to Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez advances with the ball. Eugenio Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual heads the ball goalwards. Enrique Pascual scores for Murcia!!
57.28
Antonio Diaz passes the ball forward to Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Ignacio Houtman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.52
Danny Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz shoots from distance but it flies wide!
63.20
0-3RCD Espanyol are easily keeping Murcia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.45
Egutu Akinbiyi threads the ball through to Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.33
Mauricio Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz shoots from 20 yards but Ernesto Barkero is on top of it.
72.04
Claudio Caminero threads the ball through to Guillermo Alvarez. Guillermo Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell shoots from outside the area but Ignacio Houtman is on top of it.
73.55
0-3John Strachan hacks Marcos Camacho from behind! The referee calls over John Strachan and warns him to calm down! Marcos Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.17
Eugenio Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual powers a header at goal. Ignacio Houtman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.10
Guillermo Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
84.32
Antonio Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell plays a perfect one-two with Enrique Pascual and rushes in on goal... Kevin Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.10
Antonio Diaz passes the ball forward to Guillermo Alvarez. Guillermo Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.11
Jose Javier Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Flores. Victor Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Ernesto Barkero manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%
Scorers
| Kevin Gemmell 45 Enrique Pascual 49, 77 Duarte Pinto 57 |