Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 9,037 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo  Torres.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba kick off!
2.43
Edgar Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Ortiz. Edgar Fernandes is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Ortiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.35
Carlos Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
8.33
Frederico Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Kamanan controls it well on his chest. Mansour Kamanan shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.11
With a delightful solo run, Edgar Fernandes stretches the opposition's defence. Edgar Fernandes shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.05
Gary McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Ortiz who takes it down. Frederico Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Kamanan controls it well on his chest. Mansour Kamanan makes a simple pass, allowing Antonio Lorenzo to run into the box. Antonio Lorenzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.28
Ronnie Mike flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Ortega collects the pass. Guillermo Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
22.57
Edgar Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Dominguez.
26.18
Frederico Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Kamanan collects the pass. Mansour Kamanan chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lorenzo. Some good footwork from Antonio Lorenzo provides some space. He shoots at goal but John Hansen is on top of it.
34.43
Edgar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Ruiz collects the pass. Romero P. Ruiz plays a one-two with Oscar Flores and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Ruiz rockets a shot on goal. Romero P. Ruiz scores for Real Sociedad!!
44.23
With some swift thinking, Edgar Fernandes plays the ball forward to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Carlos Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
47.12
Carlos Garcia knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.52
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Sousa collects the pass. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
53.19
Carlos Gimenez plays the ball forward to Antonio Lorenzo. Antonio Lorenzo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mansour Kamanan. Mansour Kamanan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.50
Edgar Fernandes makes a probing pass to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
60.36
Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Stuart White replacing Edgar Fernandes and Eugenio Ramos replacing Guillermo Ortega .
65.14
Ronnie Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Sousa who takes it down. Tomas Sousa shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.20
Ronnie Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Ramos. Eugenio Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.33
Juan Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Juan Fernandez shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.46
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Morris Kasper replacing Oscar Flores .
78.47
Patricio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Ortega controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Ortega threads a neat ball through to Antonio Lorenzo. Antonio Lorenzo plays a one-two with Mansour Kamanan and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Antonio Lorenzo provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from John Hansen.
79.20
Tomas Sousa hacks Patricio Guerrero from behind! The referee brings Tomas Sousa to one side and gives him a warning! Patricio Guerrero runs off the knock.
81.45
Juan Fernandez threads the ball through to Antonio Lorenzo. Antonio Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
84.51
Carlos Gimenez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Gimenez shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.02
Andres Marin advances with the ball. Andres Marin makes a probing pass to Morris Kasper. Morris Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Ortega. Gregorio Ortega makes a probing pass to Mansour Kamanan. Mansour Kamanan skips past Ronnie Mike! Mansour Kamanan shoots from just inside the box. John Hansen easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
29.8%
47.6%
22.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Ruiz of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings
1.John Hansen (GK)
7
2.Tieme Dreef (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Mike (DEF)
7
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Herrera (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Ortega (MID)
6
7.Carlos Garcia (MID)
8
8.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
7
9.Romero P. Ruiz (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Oscar Flores (ATT)
6
11.Tomas Sousa (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stuart White (GK)
6
13.Eugenio Ramos (MID)
6
14.Morris Kasper (MID)
6