Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oliver OverathO. Overath69
G
1
G
54Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Pascal RöhligP. Röhlig71
D
2
D
73Daniel ZubizarretaD. Zubizarreta
Pablo IglesiasP. Iglesias70
D
captain3
D
69Alejandro IzquierdoA. Izquierdo
Roberto MarquesR. Marques69
D
4
D
62Marcus UnsworthM. Unsworth
Ignacio HelderI. Helder64
D
5
M
71Gabriel GomezG. Gomez
Maurizio Di BiagioM. Di Biagio75
M
6
M
69Julian MillsJ. Mills
Bruno MendesB. Mendes72
M
7captain
M
69Enrique MarcelinoE. Marcelino
Kevin ZiegeK. Ziege69
M
8
M
63Jose Javier RodriguezJ. Rodriguez
Claudio NietoC. Nieto60
M
9
A
67Adolfo GilA. Gil
Marcos PastorM. Pastor65
A
10
A
61Arturo RamosA. Ramos
Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera62
A
11
A
59Stefan HerzogS. Herzog
 
Carlos GonzalezC. Gonzalez61
D
12
D
62Guilherme MoutinhoG. Moutinho
Pedro IbanezP. Ibanez58
M
13
M
56Elena DiezE. Diez
Alberto BlancoA. Blanco58
G
14
D
55Rodolfo AguilarR. Aguilar

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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 8,759 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Doherty.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
6.18
Julian Mills makes a probing pass to Stefan Herzog. Stefan Herzog plays a quick one-two with Adolfo Gil and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Stefan Herzog provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.48
Bruno Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
10.27
Kevin Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera passes the ball forward to Marcos Pastor. Some world-class footwork from Marcos Pastor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.48
Jose Javier Rodriguez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Javier Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oliver Overath is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.55
Roberto Marques hacks Stefan Herzog from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Herzog stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.52
Roberto Marques barges into Stefan Herzog. Roberto Marques is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Herzog runs off the knock.
33.31
Claudio Nieto hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
36.28
Kevin Ziege runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.19
Enrique Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oliver Overath didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.08
Jose Javier Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Iglesias.
40.42
Kevin Ziege surges forward with the ball. Kevin Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
Union Las Palmas start the second half!
48.13
Showing composure, Claudio Nieto plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.00
Kevin Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
59.09
Enrique Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Herzog who takes it down. Stefan Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Iglesias.
60.17
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Elena Diez replacing Daniel Zubizarreta .
63.54
Bruno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Helguera controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks the ball forward, putting Marcos Pastor through on goal. Some silky footwork from Marcos Pastor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Patricio Ferrer manages to gather it effortlessly.
71.25
Roberto Marques flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Mendes controls it well on his chest. Bruno Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pastor. Marcos Pastor shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.53
Gabriel Gomez knocks the ball forward to Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Adolfo Gil and advances towards the goal... Arturo Ramos rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oliver Overath with no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
77.36
RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Gonzalez replacing Pablo Iglesias and Pedro Ibanez replacing Bruno Mendes .Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Guilherme Moutinho replacing Gabriel Gomez .
81.36
Enrique Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Herzog. Stefan Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Overath who gathers it comfortably.
83.57
Pedro Ibanez hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera advances inside the box! Jose Fortes Helguera strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Helguera!
89.22
Maurizio Di Biagio hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Union Las Palmas
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%

Scorers
Marcos Pastor 10
Jose Fortes Helguera 84
Stefan Herzog 6
Adolfo Gil 16
Arturo Ramos 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Helguera of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings