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 Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 20,813 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.08
0-0Elbekay El-Khalej barges into Nikos Mokoena. Elbekay El-Khalej is shown the yellow card! Nikos Mokoena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.48
0-0Egutu Akinbiyi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Montero. Felipe Montero goes all the way! Felipe Montero rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.44
0-0Joseph Milla deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jiro Kobayashi. Jiro Kobayashi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.13
Bjorn Otto Kvarme threads the ball through to Diego Brown. Diego Brown goes all the way! Diego Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ignacio Houtman!
21.14
Bjorn Otto Kvarme knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Brown. Diego Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Ignacio Houtman easily smothers it!
22.09
0-0Morris Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Strachan. John Strachan knocks the ball forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvador Chavez.
24.22
0-0Egutu Akinbiyi comes in with a late challenge on Joseph Milla. The referee calls over Egutu Akinbiyi and warns him to calm down! Joseph Milla gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.05
Bjorn Otto Kvarme makes a probing pass to Jiro Kobayashi. Jiro Kobayashi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
32.09
Joseph Milla chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Brown. Diego Brown shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ignacio Houtman manages to gather it comfortably.
34.50
0-0Jesper Kostwinder passes the ball forward to Joseph Milla. Joseph Milla knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Brown. Diego Brown knocks the ball forward to Jiro Kobayashi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.02
Elbekay El-Khalej makes a simple pass to Joseph Milla. Joseph Milla kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Brown. Diego Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.22
John Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Flores. Victor Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.09
Jose Javier Morales catches Jiro Kobayashi on the ankles. Jose Javier Morales is shown the yellow card! Jiro Kobayashi runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Union Las Palmas kicking off!
47.13
Joseph Milla comes in with a late challenge on Danny Etherington. Joseph Milla is shown the yellow card! Danny Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.13
0-1Mast H. Lawal knocks the ball forward to Jiro Kobayashi. Jiro Kobayashi goes all the way! Jiro Kobayashi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jiro Kobayashi!
53.20
Danny Etherington makes a simple pass to Victor Flores. Victor Flores tries a spectacular long range effort. Tómas Tryggvason easily smothers it.
54.25
Jesper Kostwinder flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Kvarme. Bjorn Otto Kvarme knocks the ball forward to Jiro Kobayashi. Jiro Kobayashi goes all the way! Jiro Kobayashi shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.18
Joseph Milla makes a simple pass to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz plays a perfect one-two with Jiro Kobayashi and rushes in on goal... Hakan Ayaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ignacio Houtman had no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
60.34
0-3Jiro Kobayashi catches Morris Summerbell on the ankles. Jiro Kobayashi is given a warning by the referee! Morris Summerbell runs off the knock.
61.04
0-3RCD Espanyol are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Union Las Palmas's defence.
63.17
Mast H. Lawal knocks the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz goes all the way! Hakan Ayaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Hakan Ayaz scores for Union Las Palmas!!
66.40
Morris Summerbell hacks Hakan Ayaz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hakan Ayaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.22
Salvador Chavez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mast H. Lawal. Mast H. Lawal chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Jiro Kobayashi. Jiro Kobayashi directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.48
Bjorn Otto Kvarme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz goes all the way! Hakan Ayaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ignacio Houtman easily smothers it.
77.56
Mauricio Hidalgo sees space and advances. Mauricio Hidalgo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Flores. Victor Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Mokoena. Nikos Mokoena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.55
Jesper Kostwinder passes the ball forward to Mast H. Lawal. Mast H. Lawal kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz goes all the way! Hakan Ayaz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Ignacio Houtman is on top of it.
87.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
32.1%
48.8%
19%
Scorers
| Jiro Kobayashi 48, 54 Hakan Ayaz 57, 63 |