Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off the first half!
3.45
0-0Without breaking stride, Rui Mendes plays the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. Hugo Alonso gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
6.47
0-0Hans Boussatta comes in with a late challenge on Frederic Celdran. Hans Boussatta is warned by the referee! Frederic Celdran grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.38
0-0Frederic Celdran catches Hans Boussatta on the ankles. Frederic Celdran is warned by the referee! Hans Boussatta runs off the knock.
14.23
0-0Florian Junger barges into Graeme Evans. Florian Junger is shown the yellow card! Graeme Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.42
Without breaking stride, Sven Buchwald plays the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Danny Rizzo!
20.13
0-0Oliver Zimmermann sees Rui Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Mendes passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Lupatelli but the linesman indicates offside!
26.02
0-0Jose Javier Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.22
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Guerrero. The referee brings Abdelkrim El Hadrioui to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Guerrero runs off the knock.
34.30
0-0Levante UD are dictating the run of play here today.
36.16
1-0Oliver Zimmermann pushes up the pitch. Oliver Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.54
Harry Windass sees Hans Boussatta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hans Boussatta flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Vidal who takes it down. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Hugo Alonso. What a great pair of hands!
42.29
Without breaking stride, Oliver Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Hans Boussatta. Hans Boussatta makes a probing pass to Ren Ogawa. Ren Ogawa shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
44.54
Jose Javier Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
47.50
Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal comfortably collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.31
1-0Jose Javier Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
54.59
Frederic Celdran flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Evans who takes it down. Graeme Evans cuts inside the box! Graeme Evans makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
60.42
Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Boudewijn Hansma.
61.37
Michelangelo Peruzzi makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Nobu Akio who takes it down. Nobu Akio shoots from 25 yards. Danny Rizzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
66.22
Scott Gordon threads a neat ball through to Abdelkrim El Hadrioui. With great vision, Abdelkrim El Hadrioui plays the ball forward to Ren Ogawa. Ren Ogawa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.58
Rui Mendes threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.04
Michelangelo Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
79.16
Rui Mendes plays the ball forward to Ren Ogawa. Ren Ogawa shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
83.31
Boudewijn Hansma flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.29
Hans Boussatta knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Ren Ogawa. Ren Ogawa makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Lupatelli of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
7
2. Harry Windass (DEF)
6
3. Oliver Zimmermann (DEF)
7
4. Florian Junger (DEF)
5
5. Scott Gordon (DEF)
6
6. Rui Mendes (MID)
7
7. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui (MID)
6
8. Hans Boussatta (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
7
10. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
9
11. Ren Ogawa (ATT)
8
12. William Pierre (GK)
0
13. Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
0
14. Mike Hapgood (MID)
0
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
8
2. Salvador Amador (DEF)
6
3. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
6
4. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
5. Frederic Celdran (MID)
6
6. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
7
7. Craig Cooke (MID)
6
8. Sven Buchwald (MID)
6
9. Nobu Akio (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Evans (ATT)
7
11. Daniel Martin (ATT)
8
12. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
0
13. Nicolas Leon (MID)
0
14. Victor Verges (ATT)
0