Match Report


CordobaCordoba     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro SemedoP. Semedo62
G
1
G
63Adolfo ReyesA. Reyes
Gary McNeillG. McNeill67
D
2
D
62Alfredo VazquezA. Vazquez
Patricio GuardiolaP. Guardiola59
D
3
D
61Oscar CarcedoO. Carcedo
Antonio GainzaA. Gainza59
D
4
D
61Generoso De IccoG. De Icco
Mauricio DelgadoM. Delgado51
D
5
M
60Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez
Juan FernandezJ. Fernandez62
M
6captain
M
57Sebastian SuarezS. Suarez
Frederico OrtizF. Ortiz56
M
captain7
M
55Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer
Martin HernandezM. Hernandez52
M
8
M
51Martin NietoM. Nieto
Carlos GimenezC. Gimenez51
M
9
A
67Jose Javier LorenzoJ. Lorenzo
Antonio LorenzoA. Lorenzo74
A
10
A
64Fernando SantosF. Santos
Mansour KamananM. Kamanan63
A
11
A
49Edmundo RomanE. Roman
 
Pedro SemedoP. Semedo59
A
12
G
62Leonardo FerrerL. Ferrer
Carlos HernandezC. Hernandez57
A
13
D
60Moritz OuindiM. Ouindi
Andres RomanA. Roman55
G
14
G
52Romero P. DelgadoR. Delgado

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 7,720 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar  Torres.


0.00
Cordoba kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
Generoso De Icco threads a neat ball through to Arturo Rodriquez. Arturo Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.42
Sebastian Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.18
Arturo Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
10.09
Patricio Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hernandez. Martin Hernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Hernandez shoots from long range but somehow Adolfo Reyes manages to keep it out.
14.55
Martin Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Kamanan collects the pass. Mansour Kamanan shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.20
Patricio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Juan Fernandez controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Juan Fernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Juan Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
30.23
Martin Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Lorenzo who brings the ball under control. Antonio Lorenzo shoots from long range. Antonio Lorenzo scores for Cordoba!!
33.37
Alberto Ferrer sees Edmundo Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Roman shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.36
Sebastian Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
39.58
Martin Hernandez makes a simple pass to Antonio Lorenzo. Antonio Lorenzo tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
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. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
49.41
Gary McNeill picks a pass forward to Martin Hernandez. Martin Hernandez sees Antonio Lorenzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Lorenzo shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Lorenzo!
54.51
Martin Nieto surges forward with the ball. Martin Nieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
57.03
Martin Nieto hits a low pass to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman edges inside the box! Edmundo Roman shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.11
Gary McNeill hits it upfield. Mansour Kamanan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.20
Alberto Ferrer threads the ball through to Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Pedro Semedo!
66.11
Sebastian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos comfortably collects the pass. Fernando Santos shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Pedro Semedo had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
69.35
Sebastian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Lorenzo collects the pass. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
78.51
Frederico Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Mansour Kamanan. Mansour Kamanan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.42
Alberto Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Lorenzo. Jose Javier Lorenzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Semedo smothers it!
84.20
Martin Hernandez sees Mansour Kamanan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mansour Kamanan shoots from distance. Adolfo Reyes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

RCD Espanyol
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
31.5%
46.6%
21.9%

Scorers
Antonio Lorenzo 30, 49
Mansour Kamanan 84
Edmundo Roman 3
Fernando Santos 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Lorenzo of Cordoba

Match Ratings