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Match Report: 0-4 win sees RCD Espanyol advance in Copa del Rey
Los Pericos win big against San Tirso SD
RCD Espanyol started their 2024/25 Copa del Rey campaign with a 0-4 win against modest side San Tirso SD, a team that began their journey in the competition in May of this year. Los Pericos were never in danger, and took a comprehensive victory to progress.
The game was moved to Riazor in A Coruña, a prestigious venue in Spanish football, to accomodate fans who wished to attend.
When the action got underway, Veliz soon provided a warning with a header off target, followed by Aguado having a good shot from the edge of the box fizz out, but the clearest opportunity was a penalty missed by Pere Milla.
Roca, who tried several times on the left wing, headed a decent cross from the right wide of goal, and Veliz came close to scoring only to be denied by an inspired Castro, the San Tirso goalkeeper.
The first half ended with a shot against the post by Pere Milla, from the edge of the box.
Espanyol started the second half well with a clear chance for Cardona, who was attempting open his scoring account for the club. The Frenchman was then generous in assisting Veliz, who finally managed to beat Castro to break the deadlock.
The goal dampened the hopes of the home side, who had managed to hold on longer than expected.
The woodwork also denied RCD Espanyol in the second half after a good shot by Veliz.
Ünüvar had a double chance and Cardona managed to put the ball in the net, although his goal was ruled out for offside.
The Frenchman persisted and finally managed to get his goal. then Veliz finished off the job with the third and fourth of the evening, scoring his first hat trick for the club.