Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier VegaJ. Vega69
G
1
G
67Sebastian CastroS. Castro
Victor MolownyV. Molowny67
D
2
D
80John DebesJ. Debes
Nicolas TorresN. Torres66
D
3
D
70Felipe PardoF. Pardo
Martin RamirezM. Ramirez63
D
4
D
64Mohamed VencelM. Vencel
Victor GuerreroV. Guerrero59
D
5
D
57Andre FariaA. Faria
Victor MolinaV. Molina65
M
6
D
50Martin HerzogM. Herzog
Victor MoraV. Mora59
M
7
M
70Frederico MoralesF. Morales
Carlos HerreraC. Herrera58
M
captain8
M
62Rodolfo BlancoR. Blanco
Ivan PardoI. Pardo64
A
9
A
71Albert FerrerA. Ferrer
Albert AndresA. Andres60
A
10captain
A
69Danny HowellsD. Howells
Jan RichterJ. Richter53
A
11
A
64Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi
 
Elena ButraguenoE. Butragueno66
G
12
G
63Antonio CamineroA. Caminero
Sven HamannS. Hamann58
D
13
A
63Ricardo MedinaR. Medina
Enrique Del SolE. Del Sol55
D
14
M
61Victor HierroV. Hierro

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Málaga. A crowd of 9,451 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dublin.


0.00
Málaga kick off the first half!
2.49
Victor Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Victor Mora collects the pass. Victor Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Andres. Albert Andres passes the ball forward to Jan Richter. Jan Richter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.42
Victor Mora hits a low pass to Albert Andres. Albert Andres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.57
Andre Faria knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Blanco. With wonderful imagination, Rodolfo Blanco plays the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi sees Danny Howells just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Danny Howells provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Nicolas Torres's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.02
Rodolfo Blanco takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jose Javier Vega scoops up the ball.
12.30
Felipe Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolfo Blanco edges inside the box! Rodolfo Blanco rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.54
Rodolfo Blanco threads a neat ball through to Danny Howells. Danny Howells shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Javier Vega manages to gather it.
30.53
Fernando Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Victor Guerrero. The referee calls over Fernando Pichichi and shows him a yellow card! Victor Guerrero runs off the knock.
32.31
RCD Espanyol appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
32.31
Frederico Morales makes a probing pass to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi plays a one-two with Albert Ferrer and rushes in on goal... Fernando Pichichi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Jose Javier Vega has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.28
Nicolas Torres flicks a high pass forward. Victor Molina collects the pass. Victor Molina makes a probing pass to Ivan Pardo. Ivan Pardo shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
38.11
Nicolas Torres hacks Danny Howells from behind! Nicolas Torres is warned by the referee! Danny Howells hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.49
Victor Mora knocks the ball forward to Albert Andres. Albert Andres tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
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. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
49.44
John Debes sees space and advances. John Debes chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Howells. Danny Howells knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Molowny.
51.52
Andre Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Morales shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
59.51
Rodolfo Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Howells. Danny Howells shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Vega!
60.32
Rodolfo Blanco threads a neat ball through to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.20
Frederico Morales takes it forward alone. Frederico Morales shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.25
Showing composure, Victor Molina picks a pass forward to Albert Andres. Albert Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.28
Rodolfo Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.24
John Debes passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco darts forward. Rodolfo Blanco advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rodolfo Blanco provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Javier Vega with no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
83.36
Frederico Morales comes in with a late challenge on Victor Molina. The referee warns Frederico Morales to calm down! Victor Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.10
Rodolfo Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Danny Howells controls it well on his chest. Danny Howells shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

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

Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
34.2%
45.6%
20.3%

Scorers
Fernando Pichichi 32
Rodolfo Blanco 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Blanco of Málaga

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)
6
7.Victor Mora (MID)
6
8.Carlos Herrera (MID)
6
9.Ivan Pardo (ATT)
6
10.Albert Andres (ATT)
6
11.Jan Richter (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Butragueno (GK)
0
13.Sven Hamann (DEF)
6
14.Enrique Del Sol (DEF)
6

1.Sebastian Castro (GK)
6
2.John Debes (DEF)
7
3.Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
4.Mohamed Vencel (DEF)
6
5.Andre Faria (DEF)
6
6.Martin Herzog (DEF)
7
7.Frederico Morales (MID)
7
8.Rodolfo Blanco (MID)goal scored
10
9.Albert Ferrer (ATT)
6
10.Danny Howells (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Pichichi (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Antonio Caminero (GK)
0
13.Ricardo Medina (ATT)
0
14.Victor Hierro (MID)
0