Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 17,077 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
3.21
Yevhen Lysenko knocks the ball forward to Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.28
Arturo Hierro surges forward with the ball. Arturo Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Bischoff. Paul Bischoff chips the ball to his team mate, Augusto Jay. Augusto Jay rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.49
Yevhen Lysenko knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
26.57
Yevhen Lysenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.07
Rabiu Okpara decides to run forward with the ball. Rabiu Okpara threads the ball through to Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
28.58
Juan Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.21
David Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
33.22
David Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ernesto Ruiz.
39.04
Lauren Bisan-E. Le Frapper clumsily knocks into Yevhen Lysenko. Lauren Bisan-E. Le Frapper is given a warning by the referee! Yevhen Lysenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.42
Michael Nielsen knocks the ball forward to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Real Jaen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
John Okon decides to run forward with the ball. John Okon goes all the way! John Okon rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Moritz Lensing!
49.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.44
Arturo Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Lauren Bisan-E. Le Frapper. Lauren Bisan-E. Le Frapper knocks the ball forward to Augusto Jay. Augusto Jay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.42
Ian Wijnen chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Bischoff. Paul Bischoff whips in a cross ball towards Augusto Jay. Augusto Jay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Augusto Jay scores for Real Jaen!!
60.14
Yevhen Lysenko kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Ruiz easily smothers it!
63.41
Michael Nielsen makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Nielsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ernesto Ruiz.
69.47
Augusto Jay hacks Miguel Nieto from behind! The referee calls over Augusto Jay and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Nieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.35
Ian Wijnen decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Wijnen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Bischoff but he's offside!
77.53
Michael Nielsen sees a break and surges forward. Michael Nielsen shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ernesto Ruiz.
78.56
Michael Nielsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ernesto Ruiz manages to keep it out.
81.26
Juan Verges brings the ball forward. Juan Verges shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ernesto Ruiz manages to keep it out.
84.34
Michael Nielsen makes a simple pass to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.58
Youssef Chippo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Martins. David Martins knocks the ball forward to Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Augusto Jay of Real Jaen

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.5384615384615 vs 38.4615384615385
Play Area
Home team third: 20.51%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 29.49%