Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 8,714 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Carcedo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Carcedo.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off!
8.47
0-0Felipe Saez takes it forward alone. Felipe Saez runs straight at the defence! Felipe Saez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Vega.
9.30
0-0It's a corner kick. Felipe Saez loops the ball over to the far post. Jose Javier Vega drops low and scoops up the ball.
10.03
0-0Victor Mora passes the ball forward to Jan Richter. Jan Richter tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.12
Carlos Herrera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
15.30
Victor Molina takes it forward alone. Victor Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Thielemann.
18.02
0-0Felipe Saez barges into Victor Mora. The referee warns Felipe Saez to calm down! Victor Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.40
Carlos Herrera passes the ball forward to Albert Andres. Albert Andres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.42
1-0Victor Mora receives the ball from a throw-in from Victor Molina. Victor Mora threads a neat ball through to Albert Andres. Albert Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.15
1-0Felipe Saez hacks Victor Mora from behind! The referee calls over Felipe Saez and shows him a yellow card! Victor Mora runs off the knock.
26.26
Carlos Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Andres. Albert Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.06
1-0RCD Espanyol appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
33.48
Victor Molina threads a neat ball through to Albert Andres. Albert Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.32
Nicolas Torres hits a long diagonal ball forward. Ivan Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Richter. Jan Richter powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.35
Carlos Herrera passes the ball forward to Ivan Pardo. Ivan Pardo advances inside the box! Ivan Pardo takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
39.50
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.52
Victor Mora flicks a high pass forward. Jan Richter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Richter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gavin Sullivan manages to keep it out.
42.51
Marcos Ferrer sees space and advances. Marcos Ferrer shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Albert Marcos replacing Sebastian Gainza.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.53
1-0Enrique Del Sol catches Jocelyn Sikora on the ankles. The referee calls over Enrique Del Sol and warns him to calm down! Jocelyn Sikora grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.40
Victor Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Andres. Albert Andres advances inside the box! Albert Andres looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gavin Sullivan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.06
Nicolas Torres catches Albert Marcos on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicolas Torres and warns him to calm down! Albert Marcos stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.44
Victor Molina hits a low pass to Albert Andres. Albert Andres shoots from outside the area. Gavin Sullivan gets down and covers it.
65.54
Showing composure, Victor Molina plays the ball forward to Jan Richter. Jan Richter whips in a cross ball towards Albert Andres. Albert Andres makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Gavin Sullivan. Excellent save.
66.52
Sebastian Camacho catches Jan Richter on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Richter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.04
Sven Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Albert Andres who takes it down. Albert Andres plays a quick one-two with Enrique Del Sol and rushes in on goal... Albert Andres tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Gavin Sullivan!
71.44
Christian Thielemann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Christian Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Julian Suarez controls it well on his chest. Julian Suarez edges inside the box! Julian Suarez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
72.50
Edmundo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Ferrer threads the ball through to Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias advances inside the box! Antonio Arias rockets a shot on goal. Jose Javier Vega gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
79.19
Sven Hamann makes a probing pass to Jan Richter. Jan Richter tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.11
Victor Mora makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Mora shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
83.02
RCD Espanyol are in full control of this game.
85.12
Victor Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Mora. Victor Mora darts forward. Victor Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Richter. Jan Richter knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Gavin Sullivan is on top of it.
89.16
Marcos Ferrer sees Albert Marcos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Marcos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
20.5%
44.9%
34.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Andres of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Javier Vega (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Victor Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Guerrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Molina (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Victor Mora (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carlos Herrera (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ivan Pardo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Andres (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jan Richter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elena Butragueno (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sven Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Enrique Del Sol (DEF) | 5 | |
| 1. | Gavin Sullivan (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kevin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastian Camacho (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jocelyn Sikora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Ferrer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felipe Saez (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Antonio Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Suarez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sebastian Gainza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Albert Marcos (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Gainza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |