Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier VegaJ. Vega69
G
1
G
59Davy BeelenkampD. Beelenkamp
Victor MolownyV. Molowny67
D
2
D
74Joos KleinJ. Klein
Nicolas TorresN. Torres66
D
3captain
D
67Neil DeaneN. Deane
Martin RamirezM. Ramirez63
D
4
D
61Scott MortonS. Morton
Victor GuerreroV. Guerrero59
D
5
M
68Martin NietoM. Nieto
Victor MolinaV. Molina65
M
6
M
68Julian GilJ. Gil
Victor MoraV. Mora59
M
7
M
66Enrique MoralesE. Morales
Carlos HerreraC. Herrera58
M
captain8
M
64Denny MeeuwisD. Meeuwis
Ivan PardoI. Pardo64
A
9
A
69Dean JohnsonD. Johnson
Albert AndresA. Andres60
A
10
A
68Carlos BlancC. Blanc
Jan RichterJ. Richter53
A
11
A
59Nicolas HelgueraN. Helguera
 
Elena ButraguenoE. Butragueno66
G
12
G
59Gavin BeagrieG. Beagrie
Sven HamannS. Hamann58
D
13
D
58Rodolfo LeonR. Leon
Enrique Del SolE. Del Sol55
D
14
D
56Sergio MangoneS. Mangone

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 9,688 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis  Martin.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the first half!
2.54
Martin Ramirez makes a simple pass to Carlos Herrera. Carlos Herrera threads the ball through to Ivan Pardo. Ivan Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
6.45
Carlos Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Albert Andres collects the pass. Albert Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Davy Beelenkamp.
7.59
It's a corner kick which Victor Mora takes quickly, playing the ball short to Victor Molowny. Victor Molowny knocks the ball into the box. Denny Meeuwis reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
9.08
Martin Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Herrera controls it well on his chest. Carlos Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Albert Andres who takes it down. Albert Andres shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.29
Nicolas Torres sees Carlos Herrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Herrera plays the ball forward to Albert Andres. Albert Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.50
Carlos Herrera sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Herrera shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.17
Julian Gil comes in with a late challenge on Victor Mora. The referee calls over Julian Gil and warns him to calm down! Victor Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.27
Victor Guerrero threads the ball through to Carlos Herrera. Carlos Herrera makes a simple pass to Jan Richter. Jan Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
Carlos Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Pardo who brings the ball under control. Ivan Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.35
With imagination, Julian Gil laces a through ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Jose Javier Vega as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.15
Enrique Morales takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Carlos Herrera gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
30.30
Victor Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Andres. Albert Andres shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Davy Beelenkamp smothers it!
32.05
RCD Espanyol appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
42.02
Denny Meeuwis knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
44.11
Carlos Herrera makes a simple pass to Ivan Pardo. Ivan Pardo shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. The Union Las Palmas players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the second half underway!
47.27
Martin Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Dean Johnson who takes it down. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.46
Victor Guerrero sees space and advances. Victor Guerrero passes the ball forward to Enrique Del Sol. Enrique Del Sol shoots from 25 yards. Davy Beelenkamp gets down and covers it.
53.35
Enrique Morales flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Blanc collects the pass. Carlos Blanc makes a simple pass, allowing Dean Johnson to run into the box. Some good footwork from Dean Johnson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.32
Scott Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Nieto. Martin Nieto sees Nicolas Helguera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Ramirez.
57.53
Enrique Morales flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Blanc holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Blanc shoots from distance but Jose Javier Vega is on top of it.
60.49
Enrique Morales threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
63.11
Dean Johnson catches Martin Ramirez on the ankles. Dean Johnson is shown the yellow card! Martin Ramirez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.47
With some swift thinking, Julian Gil plays the ball forward to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.40
Julian Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Guerrero.
71.10
Julian Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
77.07
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Sergio Mangone replacing Carlos Blanc .
89.57
Victor Molowny runs forward with the ball. Victor Molowny makes a simple pass to Albert Andres. Albert Andres flicks a high pass forward. Jan Richter controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jan Richter shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Union Las Palmas
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
31.2%
47.5%
21.2%

Scorers
Albert Andres 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Herrera 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)
7
6.Victor Molina (MID)
6
7.Victor Mora (MID)
6
8.Carlos Herrera (MID)
9
9.Ivan Pardo (ATT)
6
10.Albert Andres (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jan Richter (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Butragueno (GK)
0
13.Sven Hamann (DEF)
6
14.Enrique Del Sol (DEF)
6

1.Davy Beelenkamp (GK)
7
2.Joos Klein (DEF)
6
3.Neil Deane (DEF)
6
4.Scott Morton (DEF)
6
5.Martin Nieto (MID)
6
6.Julian Gil (MID)
6
7.Enrique Morales (MID)
7
8.Denny Meeuwis (MID)
6
9.Dean Johnson (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Carlos Blanc (ATT)
6
11.Nicolas Helguera (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Beagrie (GK)
0
13.Rodolfo Leon (DEF)
0
14.Sergio Mangone (DEF)
6