Match Report
| RCD Espanyol | RCD Espanyol |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Jamie Barton | Jamie Barton | |||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Hierro | R. Hierro |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Nikolas Lindner | N. Lindner | |||||||||
| Ernesto Calvo | E. Calvo | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 |  | Bram Kanu | B. Kanu | |||||||||
| Edmundo Diaz | E. Diaz | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 |  | Michele Ambrosino | M. Ambrosino | |||||||||
| Victor Merino | V. Merino | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Kaci Quint | K. Quint | |||||||||
| Felipe Butragueno | F. Butragueno | | 50 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 48 |  | Jason Bowyer | J. Bowyer | ||||||||
| Nenad Rabuel | N. Rabuel | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | James Clapham | J. Clapham | |||||||||
| Guillermo Serrano | G. Serrano | | 59 | M | | 7 | | | M | 49 | | Peter Ripley | P. Ripley | ||||||||
| Enrique Navarro | E. Navarro | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Ruel Hurst | R. Hurst | |||||||||
| Miguel Verges | M. Verges | | 56 | M | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Martin Fox | M. Fox | |||||||||
| Enrique Lozano | E. Lozano | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Malte Gelb | M. Gelb | |||||||||
| Glynn Evans | G. Evans | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Pius Mathijssen | P. Mathijssen | |||||||||
| Pedro Farinos | P. Farinos | | 60 | G | | 12 | | A | 47 | | Spencer Peters | S. Peters | |||||||||
| Andres Iglesias | A. Iglesias | | 54 | M | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Alan Cope | A. Cope | |||||||||
| Andres Prieto | A. Prieto | | 54 | A | | 14 | | M | 52 |  | Duarte Almeida | D. Almeida | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play Aston Villa in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fritz Allibert.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fritz Allibert.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
3.30
0-0Glynn Evans sees Enrique Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Nikolas Lindner.
4.35
1-0Enrique Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Serrano who gracefully takes it down. Guillermo Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Nikolas Lindner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.58
1-0Felipe Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Malte Gelb. The referee calls over Felipe Butragueno and shows him a yellow card! Malte Gelb gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.01
1-0Kaci Quint chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Hurst. Ruel Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Pius Mathijssen. Pius Mathijssen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.40
Guillermo Serrano darts forward. Guillermo Serrano plays a one-two with Enrique Lozano and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Serrano cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.02
James Clapham makes a probing pass to Pius Mathijssen. Pius Mathijssen advances inside the box! Pius Mathijssen takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
18.22
1-0Nenad Rabuel threads the ball through to Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.53
Miguel Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bram Kanu.
21.00
James Clapham passes the ball forward to Martin Fox. Martin Fox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.50
Miguel Verges flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Lozano who takes it down. Enrique Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Serrano. Guillermo Serrano comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.31
James Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fox collects the pass. Martin Fox knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Diaz.
28.28
2-0Pius Mathijssen clumsily knocks into Ernesto Calvo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Calvo runs off the knock.
33.05
Enrique Navarro threads the ball through to Glynn Evans. Glynn Evans deftly passes the ball to Enrique Lozano, releasing him through on goal. Enrique Lozano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nikolas Lindner smothers it!
39.30
Enrique Navarro makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Glynn Evans. With a superhuman jump, Glynn Evans connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.36
Pius Mathijssen barges into Victor Merino. Pius Mathijssen is warned by the referee! Victor Merino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.03
Felipe Butragueno makes a simple pass to Miguel Verges. Miguel Verges makes a probing pass to Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
47.00
Peter Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Gelb. Malte Gelb runs straight at the defence! Malte Gelb tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
49.15
2-0Peter Ripley threads the ball through to Pius Mathijssen. Pius Mathijssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Gelb. Enrique Navarro catches Malte Gelb on the ankles. Malte Gelb appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
59.03
Ruel Hurst knocks the ball forward to Malte Gelb. Malte Gelb makes a defence splitting pass to Martin Fox. Some good footwork from Martin Fox provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
61.21
Felipe Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Lozano who takes it down. Enrique Lozano shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.19
Guillermo Serrano takes it forward alone. Guillermo Serrano shoots from distance but it flies wide!
67.46
Michele Ambrosino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Ripley. Peter Ripley plays the ball forward to James Clapham. James Clapham shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Hierro smothers it!
72.26
Guillermo Serrano threads the ball through to Enrique Lozano. Enrique Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
73.27
2-0Kaci Quint flicks a high pass forward. James Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, James Clapham plays the ball forward to Ruel Hurst. Ruel Hurst threads a neat ball through to Pius Mathijssen. Pius Mathijssen rockets a shot on goal but somehow Guillermo Serrano happens to be in the right place to block it.
78.59
Bram Kanu knocks the ball forward to Martin Fox. Martin Fox flicks a high pass forward. Malte Gelb collects the pass. Malte Gelb plays a one-two with Ruel Hurst and advances towards the goal... Malte Gelb cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
| Guillermo Serrano 4, 22 | Malte Gelb 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Serrano of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Hierro (GK)
6
2. Ernesto Calvo (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Diaz (DEF)
6
4. Victor Merino (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Butragueno (DEF)
5
6. Nenad Rabuel (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Serrano (MID)
9
8. Enrique Navarro (MID)
7
9. Miguel Verges (MID)
6
10. Enrique Lozano (ATT)
7
11. Glynn Evans (ATT)
6
12. Pedro Farinos (GK)
0
13. Andres Iglesias (MID)
0
14. Andres Prieto (ATT)
0
1. Nikolas Lindner (GK)
6
2. Bram Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Michele Ambrosino (DEF)
6
4. Kaci Quint (DEF)
6
5. Jason Bowyer (DEF)
6
6. James Clapham (MID)
6
7. Peter Ripley (MID)
6
8. Ruel Hurst (MID)
7
9. Martin Fox (ATT)
6
10. Malte Gelb (ATT)
8
11. Pius Mathijssen (ATT)
5
12. Spencer Peters (ATT)
0
13. Alan Cope (ATT)
0
14. Duarte Almeida (MID)
0