Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Real Jaen and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
RCD Espanyol get the match underway!
6.24
Mauricio Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Guerrero. Ernesto Guerrero threads the ball through to Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Frieser.
9.40
Jose Javier Morales comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Serrano. Jose Javier Morales is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Serrano runs off the knock.
10.24
Philipp Frieser knocks the ball forward to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Morales.
14.42
Mauricio Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Rodriguez. Hugo Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Segarra and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Biancarelli tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Rodolfo Izquierdo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.03
Sebastiao Ribeiro catches Nicholas Biancarelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastiao Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Biancarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.11
Hugo Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Segarra. Roberto Segarra shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Rodolfo Izquierdo manages to gather it comfortably.
26.11
Nicholas Biancarelli hacks Sebastiao Ribeiro from behind! Nicholas Biancarelli is warned by the referee! Sebastiao Ribeiro runs off the knock.
26.11
RCD Espanyol are easily keeping Real Jaen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.10
Ernesto Guerrero threads the ball through to Roberto Segarra. Roberto Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Izquierdo who gathers it comfortably.
40.12
Claudio Suarez knocks the ball forward to Leonardo José Mari. Leonardo José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Real Jaen start the second half!
48.27
Hugo Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Segarra. Roberto Segarra heads the ball goalwards but Rodolfo Izquierdo is on top of it.
51.52
Hugo Martin comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Suarez. Hugo Martin is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.31
Philipp Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Marsden. Darius Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo José Mari. Leonardo José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.02
Darius Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo José Mari. Leonardo José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.24
Claudio Suarez surges forward with the ball. Claudio Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Hidalgo.
65.43
Nicholas Biancarelli catches Sebastiao Ribeiro on the ankles. Nicholas Biancarelli is warned by the referee again! Sebastiao Ribeiro runs off the knock.
65.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.57
Philipp Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Conteh. Giampaolo Conteh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo José Mari. Leonardo José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Prieto who gathers it comfortably.
69.29
Aaron Van Der Ree advances with the ball. Aaron Van Der Ree whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rodolfo Izquierdo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.01
Hugo Rodriguez barges into Giampaolo Conteh. The referee calls over Hugo Rodriguez and warns him to calm down! Giampaolo Conteh stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.20
Claudio Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo José Mari. Leonardo José Mari shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Arturo Prieto!
79.37
Gabriel Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Marsden. Darius Marsden passes the ball forward to Leonardo José Mari. Leonardo José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.55
Sebastiao Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Giampaolo Conteh. Giampaolo Conteh sees space and advances. Giampaolo Conteh knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Arturo Prieto.
90.00
Hugo Martin makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Segarra. Roberto Segarra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Biancarelli of RCD Espanyol
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
29.7%
48.6%
21.6%