Tag: jose luis sanmartin mato

Espanyol Hault Losing Streak In Cadiz Draw | Football News
Sports

Espanyol Hault Losing Streak In Cadiz Draw | Football News

[ad_1] Espanyol ended a run of six consecutive defeats with a 0-0 draw against Cadiz.© TwitterEspanyol ended a run of six consecutive defeats with a 0-0 draw against Cadiz on Friday, but remain in La Liga's relegation zone. The Catalan side are 18th, two points from safety, having played a game more than the three sides above them. Cadiz are 14th, four points above the drop zone. Espanyol could have taken the lead after half an hour but Cesar Montes headed narrowly off-target, while Nico Melamed also came close directly from a corner kick.Sergi Guardiola spurned two good first half opportunities for Cadiz, who held their own in the first half as Espanyol fought tenaciously to end their bad run.Espanyol striker Joselu headed against the post before the hour mark, and then had a goal disal...
Barcelona Drop Points In Heated Catalan Derby Against Espanyol | Football News
Sports

Barcelona Drop Points In Heated Catalan Derby Against Espanyol | Football News

[ad_1] Barcelona stumbled in the Spanish title race with a 1-1 draw against rivals Espanyol in a bad-tempered Catalan derby on Saturday, levelling Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Xavi's side threw away the two point advantage they had earned before the World Cup break, with Joselu's penalty pegging Barcelona back after Marcos Alonso's opener. Both teams finished with 10 men as Jordi Alba and Vinicius Souza were sent off, with referee Mateu Lahoz allowing the game to spiral out of control at Camp Nou.The teams were at loggerheads before a ball as kicked because Barcelona started Robert Lewandowski, who had been banned before a late court ruling allowed him to play.The forward, due to miss three league matches, was only allowed to play thanks to a controversial decision announced on Fri...