Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     CompostelaCompostela
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier VegaJ. Vega69
G
1
G
54Harris BrugginkH. Bruggink
Victor MolownyV. Molowny67
D
2
D
73Miguel SolerM. Soler
Nicolas TorresN. Torres66
D
3
D
58Juan BlancoJ. Blanco
Martin RamirezM. Ramirez63
D
4
D
56Leon SchnoorL. Schnoor
Victor GuerreroV. Guerrero59
D
5
D
54Ricardo AriasR. Arias
Victor MolinaV. Molina65
M
6
M
74Don HendryD. Hendry
Victor MoraV. Mora59
M
7captain
M
72Ernesto DiezE. Diez
Carlos HerreraC. Herrera58
M
captain8
M
67Alejandro RedondoA. Redondo
Ivan PardoI. Pardo64
A
9
M
64Jose Fortes SolerJ. Soler
Albert AndresA. Andres60
A
10
A
80Guillermo HerreraG. Herrera
Jan RichterJ. Richter53
A
11
A
65Gabriel ZubizarretaG. Zubizarreta
 
Elena ButraguenoE. Butragueno66
G
12
M
60Uwe KirschnerU. Kirschner
Sven HamannS. Hamann58
D
13
A
57Claudio LeonC. Leon
Enrique Del SolE. Del Sol55
D
14
M
52Pedro LozanoP. Lozano

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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 Compostela. A crowd of 8,603 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol‡s Farinos.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
3.51
Leon Schnoor knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Redondo. Alejandro Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Herrera collects the pass. Guillermo Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Zubizarreta. Gabriel Zubizarreta powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
8.26
Miguel Soler threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Soler. Jose Fortes Soler surges forward with the ball. Jose Fortes Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Molowny.
9.39
Victor Guerrero makes a simple pass to Victor Mora. Victor Mora plays the ball forward to Albert Andres. Albert Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.18
Carlos Herrera sees Albert Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.16
Ricardo Arias flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Diez who takes it down. Ernesto Diez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ernesto Diez whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Zubizarreta. Gabriel Zubizarreta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.43
Victor Guerrero catches Gabriel Zubizarreta on the ankles. The referee brings Victor Guerrero to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Zubizarreta stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.43
Free kick to Compostela just outside the area...
25.59
Gabriel Zubizarreta takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
27.56
Ernesto Diez makes a probing pass to Guillermo Herrera. Guillermo Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Ramirez.
30.44
Carlos Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pardo. Ivan Pardo plays a one-two with Jan Richter and rushes in on goal... Ivan Pardo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harris Bruggink with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
32.44
RCD Espanyol appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
42.26
With vision, Alejandro Redondo plays the ball forward to Guillermo Herrera. Guillermo Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Zubizarreta. Gabriel Zubizarreta flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Vega!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Enrique Del Sol replacing Ivan Pardo and Sven Hamann replacing Carlos Herrera. Compostela appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Compostela kick off!
48.18
Victor Molina changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Molina shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.44
Victor Mora flicks a high pass forward. Jan Richter collects the pass. Jan Richter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Blanco.
63.45
Martin Ramirez decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Del Sol. Enrique Del Sol plays a sublime one-two with Jan Richter and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Enrique Del Sol provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.30
Victor Molina chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Andres. Albert Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Harris Bruggink gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
73.40
Ernesto Diez makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Diez makes a defence splitting pass to Gabriel Zubizarreta. Gabriel Zubizarreta takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Vega.
74.02
Jose Fortes Soler takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Jan Richter reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.02
Jose Fortes Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Herrera. Guillermo Herrera shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Vega!
79.39
Leon Schnoor barges into Enrique Del Sol. Leon Schnoor is warned by the referee! Enrique Del Sol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Juan Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Soler. Jose Fortes Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Herrera. Guillermo Herrera edges inside the box! Guillermo Herrera takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Jose Javier Vega. What a save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Compostela
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%

Scorers
Ivan Pardo 30
Gabriel Zubizarreta 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Zubizarreta of Compostela

Match Ratings
1.Jose Javier Vega (GK)
8
2.Victor Molowny (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Torres (DEF)
6
4.Martin Ramirez (DEF)
7
5.Victor Guerrero (DEF)
6
6.Victor Molina (MID)
7
7.Victor Mora (MID)
6
8.Carlos Herrera (MID)
7
9.Ivan Pardo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Albert Andres (ATT)
6
11.Jan Richter (ATT)
7
 
12.Elena Butragueno (GK)
0
13.Sven Hamann (DEF)
6
14.Enrique Del Sol (DEF)
6

1.Harris Bruggink (GK)
6
2.Miguel Soler (DEF)
6
3.Juan Blanco (DEF)
6
4.Leon Schnoor (DEF)
7
5.Ricardo Arias (DEF)
6
6.Don Hendry (MID)
6
7.Ernesto Diez (MID)
8
8.Alejandro Redondo (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Soler (MID)
7
10.Guillermo Herrera (ATT)
7
11.Gabriel Zubizarreta (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Uwe Kirschner (MID)
0
13.Claudio Leon (ATT)
0
14.Pedro Lozano (MID)
0