Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 18,588 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both RCD Espanyol and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both RCD Espanyol and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
8.51
0-0Egutu Akinbiyi kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
10.21
0-1Úlfar Illugason takes it forward alone. Úlfar Illugason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.39
0-1Quim Antunes threads the ball through to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba goes all the way! Saidu A. Ikpeba makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Ignacio Houtman is on top of it.
15.22
0-1Alberto Munoz comes in with a late challenge on Úlfar Illugason. The referee calls over Alberto Munoz and shows him a yellow card! Úlfar Illugason stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.11
Julián Yáñez makes a simple pass to Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes makes a probing pass to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.05
John Strachan passes the ball forward to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.32
Jose Butragueno threads the ball through to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.30
Jose Javier Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
28.04
1-1Rafael Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alonso Zamora. Alonso Zamora makes a simple pass to Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez knocks the ball forward to John Morrison but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.08
Mauricio Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.40
Danny Etherington makes a simple pass to Victor Flores. Victor Flores plays a perfect one-two with Felipe Montero and rushes in on goal... Victor Flores tries a spectacular strike but Ivan Luna is on top of it.
38.02
Pius Tchoutang deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ignacio Houtman!
40.48
1-1Francisco Siri Dominguez barges into Mauricio Hidalgo. Francisco Siri Dominguez is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.49
1-1Jose Butragueno threads the ball through to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.58
Morris Summerbell comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Siri Dominguez. Morris Summerbell is shown the yellow card! Francisco Siri Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
54.55
Jose Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Luna who gathers it comfortably.
57.41
Alonso Zamora makes a probing pass to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba plays a perfect one-two with John Morrison and rushes in on goal... Saidu A. Ikpeba tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Ignacio Houtman!
59.55
John Strachan decides to run forward with the ball. John Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Luna easily smothers it!
60.45
Egutu Akinbiyi knocks the ball forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores goes all the way! Victor Flores tries a spectacular strike. Ivan Luna easily smothers it.
61.37
Úlfar Illugason sees space and advances. Úlfar Illugason kicks a strong pass forward to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.26
Jose Butragueno surges forward with the ball. Jose Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
66.20
Jose Javier Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.28
Alonso Zamora makes a probing pass to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.39
Danny Etherington makes a probing pass to Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ivan Luna.
77.33
Mauricio Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Jose Butragueno. Jose Butragueno sees space and advances. Jose Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Luna easily smothers it!
78.37
Egutu Akinbiyi catches Pius Tchoutang on the ankles. The referee calls over Egutu Akinbiyi and warns him to calm down! Pius Tchoutang runs off the knock.
79.20
Danny Etherington makes a simple pass to Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
81.47
1-1Jose Javier Morales clumsily knocks into John Morrison. Jose Javier Morales is shown the yellow card! John Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.23
Jose Butragueno passes the ball forward to Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Moutinho.
87.28
Quim Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez plays a perfect one-two with Saidu A. Ikpeba and rushes in on goal... Francisco Siri Dominguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
89.10
Julián Yáñez knocks the ball forward to Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Siri Dominguez. Francisco Siri Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Morris Summerbell threads the ball through to Egutu Akinbiyi. Egutu Akinbiyi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Munoz. Alberto Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Luna who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%
Scorers