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 RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 20,221 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both RCD Espanyol and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the first half underway!
3.41
David Martins passes the ball forward to Oscar Ruiz. Oscar Ruiz threads the ball through to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Reinder Tuhuteru manages to gather it comfortably.
8.25
Juan Verges knocks the ball forward to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Ruiz. Oscar Ruiz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Reinder Tuhuteru manages to keep it out.
9.32
Rabiu Okpara passes the ball forward to Ernesto Delgado. Ernesto Delgado passes the ball forward to Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz finds some space and shoots from distance. Reinder Tuhuteru easily smothers it.
10.01
Gabriel Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Jose Romero. The referee calls over Gabriel Prieto and warns him to calm down! Jose Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.43
Edmundo Ortiz passes the ball forward to Hugo Garcia. Hugo Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.57
Frits Engelaar brings the ball forward. Frits Engelaar passes the ball forward to Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.08
Jose Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Delgado. Ernesto Delgado knocks the ball forward to Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.55
Rabiu Okpara knocks the ball forward to Juan Verges. Juan Verges passes the ball forward to Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Reinder Tuhuteru easily smothers it.
38.57
Arturo Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Ruiz. Andres Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Prieto. Gabriel Prieto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.38
Juan Verges brings the ball forward. Juan Verges shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
RCD Mallorca start the second half!
51.37
Rabiu Okpara surges forward with the ball. Rabiu Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez goes all the way! Pedro Suarez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.14
Jose Romero brings the ball forward. Jose Romero passes the ball forward to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.57
Rabiu Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Verges. Juan Verges sees space and advances. Juan Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.37
Juan Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.41
Hugo Garcia makes a simple pass to Gabriel Prieto. Gabriel Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.53
Rabiu Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Martins. David Martins threads the ball through to Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.46
Andres Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Prieto. Gabriel Prieto powers a header at goal. Carlos Del Sol easily picks it out of the air!
77.58
Jose Romero brings the ball forward. Jose Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
78.11
Rabiu Okpara flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Ruiz. Oscar Ruiz flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
84.11
Neil Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Rabiu Okpara. The referee calls over Neil Cleland and warns him to calm down! Rabiu Okpara gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.37
Ernesto Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ruiz. Oscar Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pedro Suarez scores for RCD Espanyol!!
90.00
Ernesto Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Munoz. Antonio Munoz powers a header at goal. Reinder Tuhuteru easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Suarez of RCD Espanyol
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
27.2%
39.5%
33.3%

Scorers