Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier VegaJ. Vega69
G
1
G
67Luke SimonsenL. Simonsen
Victor MolownyV. Molowny67
D
2
D
77Danny Van Der LuerD. Van Der Luer
Nicolas TorresN. Torres66
D
3
D
54Alfredo CamineroA. Caminero
Martin RamirezM. Ramirez63
D
4
D
52Jose OrtegaJ. Ortega
Victor GuerreroV. Guerrero59
D
5
D
51Antonio MoraA. Mora
Victor MolinaV. Molina65
M
6captain
M
70Frederico MonteroF. Montero
Victor MoraV. Mora59
M
7
M
68Bill SherwoodB. Sherwood
Carlos HerreraC. Herrera58
M
captain8
A
64Darl FrijtersD. Frijters
Ivan PardoI. Pardo64
A
9
A
48Eduardo MoralesE. Morales
Albert AndresA. Andres60
A
10
A
47Eduardo CaballeroE. Caballero
Jan RichterJ. Richter54
A
11
A
46Robin EngelaarR. Engelaar
 
Elena ButraguenoE. Butragueno66
G
12
M
68Patricio VidalP. Vidal
Sven HamannS. Hamann58
D
13
G
65Arturo MenendezA. Menendez
Enrique Del SolE. Del Sol55
D
14
G
65Ousmane PapinO. Papin

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 9,585 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Carcedo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
6.59
Victor Molina chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Andres. Albert Andres shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
8.37
Carlos Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Albert Andres who takes it down. Albert Andres finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.11
Victor Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Carlos Herrera. Carlos Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Albert Andres who brings the ball under control. Albert Andres shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Luke Simonsen.
17.05
Victor Mora takes a quick corner, playing it short to Martin Ramirez. Martin Ramirez rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
18.31
Danny Van Der Luer barges into Jan Richter. Danny Van Der Luer is given a warning by the referee! Jan Richter stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.31
Carlos Herrera makes a probing pass to Ivan Pardo. Ivan Pardo shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
22.42
Martin Ramirez sees Victor Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Molina knocks the ball forward to Ivan Pardo. Ivan Pardo shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Luke Simonsen.
23.11
Victor Molina takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Nicolas Torres provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.54
Victor Mora flicks a high ball forward to Jan Richter who takes it down. Jan Richter finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luke Simonsen.
28.01
Victor Mora takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Victor Molina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Jose Ortega's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.49
Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Victor Mora plays it to the far post. Ivan Pardo tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.28
RCD Espanyol appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
33.53
Nicolas Torres passes the ball forward to Victor Mora. Victor Mora flicks a high pass forward to Albert Andres who brings the ball under control. Albert Andres finds some space and shoots from distance but Luke Simonsen reads it well. Quality keeping!
34.55
Deportivo Alaves are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
40.14
Frederico Montero threads the ball through to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.20
Jose Ortega barges into Albert Andres. Jose Ortega is given a warning by the referee! Albert Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles 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. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
49.19
Victor Molina flicks a high pass forward. Albert Andres controls it well on his chest. Albert Andres shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Luke Simonsen effortlessly smothers it!
57.30
Frederico Montero flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Caballero collects the pass. Eduardo Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Robin Engelaar. Robin Engelaar makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Martin Ramirez is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
58.01
Frederico Montero takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Victor Molina reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
61.19
Victor Molina flicks a high pass forward. Albert Andres controls it well on his chest. Albert Andres shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
66.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Victor Molowny plays the ball forward to Victor Mora. Victor Mora passes the ball forward to Enrique Del Sol. Enrique Del Sol finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.12
Jose Ortega threads the ball through to Bill Sherwood. Bill Sherwood passes the ball forward to Robin Engelaar. Robin Engelaar plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Caballero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robin Engelaar takes a shot at goal. Jose Javier Vega effortlessly gets down and covers it.
73.36
Jose Ortega plays the ball forward to Frederico Montero. Frederico Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.45
Frederico Montero threads a neat ball through to Robin Engelaar. Robin Engelaar cuts inside the box! Robin Engelaar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.43
Frederico Montero comes in with a late challenge on Sven Hamann. Frederico Montero is warned by the referee! Sven Hamann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.45
Victor Mora flicks a high pass forward to Albert Andres who brings the ball under control. Albert Andres whips in a cross ball towards Jan Richter. Jan Richter connects with a diving header. Luke Simonsen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.58
Bill Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Robin Engelaar controls it well on his chest. Robin Engelaar finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Victor Mora flicks a high pass forward to Albert Andres who brings the ball neatly under control. Albert Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
21.1%
49.3%
29.6%

Scorers
Darl Frijters 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luke Simonsen of Deportivo Alaves

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

1.Luke Simonsen (GK)
9
2.Danny Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Caminero (DEF)
6
4.Jose Ortega (DEF)
7
5.Antonio Mora (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Montero (MID)
6
7.Bill Sherwood (MID)
6
8.Darl Frijters (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Eduardo Morales (ATT)
7
10.Eduardo Caballero (ATT)
6
11.Robin Engelaar (ATT)
7
 
12.Patricio Vidal (MID)
0
13.Arturo Menendez (GK)
0
14.Ousmane Papin (GK)
0