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 FC Twente 65 in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. RCD Espanyol lead by 2-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Twente 65 get the match underway!
3.58
0-0Bjorn-Tore Normann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Joseph. Djezon Joseph plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Willems. Pius Willems jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
9.27
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.26
0-1Without breaking stride, Thomas Breitner plays the ball forward to Pius Willems. Pius Willems lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Danny Rizzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.06
0-1Djezon Joseph clumsily knocks into Nick Mustoe. The referee warns Djezon Joseph to calm down! Nick Mustoe runs off the knock.
18.52
Djezon Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Pius Willems collects the pass. Pius Willems flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.10
0-2Peter Gravesen hits a low pass to Thomas Breitner. Thomas Breitner flicks a high ball forward to Emmanuel Lawal who takes it down. Emmanuel Lawal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
22.23
Djezon Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Willems. Pius Willems knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Houssin Kachloul.
30.15
Djezon Joseph surges forward with the ball. Djezon Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Danny Rizzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.19
Emmanuel Venizelos clumsily knocks into Gustavo Vargas. Emmanuel Venizelos is warned by the referee! Gustavo Vargas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.44
Emmanuel Venizelos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson chips the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.41
Djezon Joseph threads a neat ball through to Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga plays a perfect one-two with Pius Willems and rushes in on goal... Luca Stinga side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.02
Stephen Campbell hits a low pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. FC Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
49.07
Thomas Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal whips in a cross ball towards Pius Willems. Pius Willems beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
51.52
Brett Tiatto flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Lawal who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Lawal knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Rizzo manages to gather it effortlessly.
53.36
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hits a low pass to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
55.16
Bjorn-Tore Normann flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Breitner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Breitner chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Willems. Pius Willems lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga heads the ball goalwards. Danny Rizzo picks it out of the air!
57.11
Florian Junger flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Campbell threads the ball through to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.30
0-3RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Harry Windass replacing Diogo Tapia .
63.01
Emmanuel Venizelos sees Stephen Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Campbell makes a probing pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki advances inside the box! Hidetoshi Yamazaki side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Luis Collen had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
67.09
Florian Junger pushes mid-way up the pitch. Florian Junger flicks a high ball forward to David Delporte who takes it down. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bjorn-Tore Normann.
73.11
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson chips the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Luis Collen gets down and covers it.
77.09
1-3Emmanuel Lawal clumsily knocks into Houssin Kachloul. Emmanuel Lawal is shown the yellow card! Houssin Kachloul runs off the knock.
79.17
Zvonimir Stanic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Windass. Harry Windass shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
81.34
Thomas Breitner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
83.41
1-3Thomas Breitner catches Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson on the ankles. The referee warns Thomas Breitner to calm down! Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.27
Djezon Joseph laces a weighted ball forward to Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal finds some space and shoots from distance. Danny Rizzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.12
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Windass. Harry Windass finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.35
Houssin Kachloul flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell collects the pass. Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luis Collen.
90.00
1-3It's a corner kick. Zvonimir Stanic loops the ball in to towards the near post. Houssin Kachloul tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies towards the top corner but Bjorn-Tore Normann is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
90.00
1-3It's a corner kick. Zvonimir Stanic loops the ball over to the far post. Pius Willems gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hidetoshi Yamazaki 63 | Emmanuel Lawal 10, 19 Luca Stinga 30 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
8
2. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
6
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
7
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
7
7. Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. David Delporte (ATT)
6
10. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
6
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
8
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Jo Kippe (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
6
1. Luis Collen (GK)
7
2. Giulliano Heije (DEF)
6
3. Bjorn-Tore Normann (DEF)
7
4. Peter Gravesen (DEF)
6
5. Gustavo Vargas (DEF)
6
6. Brett Tiatto (MID)
6
7. Thomas Breitner (MID)
7
8. Djezon Joseph (MID)
7
9. Emmanuel Lawal (ATT)
9
10. Luca Stinga (ATT)
8
11. Pius Willems (ATT)
8
12. Dami‘n Van De Ouweland (ATT)
0
13. Luiz Otávio Melo (MID)
0
14. Elias Nikolaidis (ATT)
0