Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 18,078 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo  Cano.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the match underway!
4.53
Fadel Levet makes an attacking run forward. Fadel Levet lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
9.23
Alexander Ahrens makes a simple pass to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina rushes past Frederico Pastor! Pablo Medina looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Pablo Vicente is on top of it.
10.08
Andres Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.34
Ulrich van den Berg sees Rafael Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Diaz knocks the ball forward to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.14
Jose Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Morales who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
15.37
Romero P. Vicente hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Castillo. Juan-Carlos Castillo sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Castillo whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Hierro. Edmundo Hierro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.13
Gaspar Andrade threads a neat ball through to Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Hierro. Edmundo Hierro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Alfredo Molina has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.18
Jose Herrera passes the ball forward to Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.03
Jose Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Hierro. Edmundo Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari makes a looping header on goal. Andres Andres clears it off the line with his head!
27.28
Dale Roberts hacks Jose Herrera from behind! Dale Roberts is given a warning by the referee! Jose Herrera runs off the knock.
34.51
Gaspar Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Jose Herrera easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Jose Herrera plays the ball forward to Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Alfredo Molina!
36.39
Jorge Soares catches Jose Herrera on the ankles. Jorge Soares is warned by the referee! Jose Herrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.37
Jorge Soares knocks the ball forward to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
39.00
Rafael Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Medina who takes it down. Pablo Medina shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.08
Jose Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas José Mari controls it well on his chest. Nicolas José Mari edges inside the box! Nicolas José Mari looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alfredo Molina!
45.00
With great vision, Kristinn Ingi Lárusson laces a through ball forward to Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera passes the ball forward to Edmundo Hierro. Edmundo Hierro puts a great ball through. Nicolas José Mari runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Elche CF kick off!
47.33
Andres Andres makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Andres sees Jean-Marie Huard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Marie Huard shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.43
Jorge Soares threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
54.13
Ulrich van den Berg chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Ahrens. Alexander Ahrens makes a simple pass to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard powers a header at goal. Pablo Vicente manages to gather it effortlessly.
61.48
Jorge Soares threads a neat ball through to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kristinn Ingi Lárusson.
66.41
Alexander Ahrens makes a probing pass to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jean-Marie Huard through on goal. Romero P. Vicente clumsily knocks into Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
77.20
Cordoba have made 3 substitutions with Albert Pichichi replacing Frederico Pastor, Rui Faria replacing Jose Herrera and Frederico Munoz replacing Nicolas José Mari .
78.27
Fadel Levet flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Morales controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Morales shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
83.32
Fadel Levet clumsily knocks into Rafael Diaz. The referee calls over Fadel Levet and warns him to calm down! Rafael Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.53
Without breaking stride, Jorge Soares plays the ball forward to Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Marie Huard and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pablo Medina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Dale Roberts barges into Romero P. Vicente. The referee calls over Dale Roberts again and warns him to calm down! Romero P. Vicente runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.4444444444444 vs 55.5555555555556
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 49.38%, Away team third: 19.75%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Hierro of Cordoba

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
7
6. Fadel Levet (MID)
6
7. Jose Herrera (MID)
7
9

12. Albert Pichichi (MID)
6
13. Rui Faria (MID)
6
6

2. Ruel Maclean (DEF)
6
4. Andres Andres (DEF)
7
6. Jorge Soares (MID)
7
7. Dale Roberts (MID)
5
8. Rafael Diaz (MID)
6
9. Antonio Roman (ATT)
7
6
11. Pablo Medina (ATT)
7

12. Adam Owen (DEF)
0
13. Arturo Santos (DEF)
0
14. Humphrey Vonk (DEF)
0