Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 9,722 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel  Carrasco.


0.00
Extremadura UD start the match!
3.43
Antonio Faria pushes mid-way up the pitch. Antonio Faria flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Jung who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Jung runs straight at the defence! Dietmar Jung muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Gary McNeill, going wide.
4.54
Jermaine Guppy takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Antonio Faria shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.28
Jose Campos passes the ball forward to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.04
Frederico Ortiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Ortiz hits a low pass to Mansour Kamanan. Antonio Faria catches Mansour Kamanan on the ankles. Mansour Kamanan appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.21
Youl Moracchini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Semedo smothers it!
18.19
Jose Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Campos. Jose Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Campos plays a one-two with Dado Camara and advances towards the goal... Jose Campos shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Pedro Semedo manages to gather it comfortably.
20.13
Frederico Ortiz barges into Youl Moracchini. The referee warns Frederico Ortiz to calm down! Youl Moracchini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.57
Sebastian Hanke makes a simple pass to Jermaine Guppy. Jermaine Guppy hits a low pass to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Pascual and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dietmar Jung makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Pedro Semedo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
33.44
Youl Moracchini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
38.51
Gregorio Ortega makes an attacking run forward. Gregorio Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Lorenzo. Antonio Lorenzo beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
40.38
Patricio Guerrero makes a probing pass to Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Kamanan collects the pass. Mansour Kamanan skips past Jose Blanco! Mansour Kamanan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Patricio Herrero replacing Dietmar Jung. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
54.36
Jose Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Youl Moracchini controls it well on his chest. Youl Moracchini sees Patricio Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.47
Antonio Lorenzo hacks Sebastian Hanke from behind! Antonio Lorenzo is warned by the referee! Sebastian Hanke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.09
Gary McNeill threads a neat ball through to Frederico Ortiz. Frederico Ortiz takes it forward alone. Frederico Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lorenzo. Antonio Lorenzo connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Fortes Sanz with no chance!! Goal for Cordoba!
65.43
Jose Blanco makes a probing pass to Jermaine Guppy. Jermaine Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Dado Camara holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dado Camara whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Herrero!
72.11
Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Herrero controls it well on his chest. Patricio Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual makes a deft header but Pedro Semedo is on top of it.
73.28
Jose Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Pedro Semedo is on top of it.
77.45
Gregorio Ortega threads a neat ball through to Mansour Kamanan. Mansour Kamanan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.51
Arturo Cruz decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Cruz makes a probing pass to Dado Camara. Dado Camara runs straight at the defence! Dado Camara shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.51
Frederico Ortiz passes the ball forward to Mansour Kamanan. Mansour Kamanan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Faria.
89.51
Juan Fernandez sees Mansour Kamanan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mansour Kamanan shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.6%
47.2%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Ortiz of Cordoba

Match Ratings
1.Jose Fortes Sanz (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Hanke (DEF)
6
3.Jose Blanco (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Faria (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Cruz (DEF)
6
6.Jose Campos (MID)
7
7.Youl Moracchini (MID)
6
8.Jermaine Guppy (MID)
6
9.Claudio Pascual (ATT)
6
10.Dietmar Jung (ATT)
6
11.Dado Camara (ATT)
7
 
12.Albert Cabrera (ATT)
0
13.Patricio Herrero (MID)goal scored
8
14.Leonardo Hierro (ATT)
0