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. McNeill68
D
2
D
62Alfredo VazquezA. Vazquez
Patricio GuardiolaP. Guardiola59
D
3
D
61Oscar CarcedoO. Carcedo
Gabriel BlancoG. Blanco57
D
4
D
61Moritz OuindiM. Ouindi
Mauricio DelgadoM. Delgado52
D
5
M
60Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez
Juan FernandezJ. Fernandez63
M
6captain
M
57Sebastian SuarezS. Suarez
Frederico OrtizF. Ortiz57
M
7
M
55Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer
Martin HernandezM. Hernandez52
M
captain8
M
51Martin NietoM. Nieto
Carlos GimenezC. Gimenez51
M
9
A
64Fernando SantosF. Santos
Antonio LorenzoA. Lorenzo74
A
10
A
50Edmundo RomanE. Roman
Mansour KamananM. Kamanan63
A
11
A
49Ricardo BarkeroR. Barkero
 
Pedro SemedoP. Semedo59
A
12
G
63Leonardo FerrerL. Ferrer
Carlos HernandezC. Hernandez57
A
13
D
55Albert SuarezA. Suarez
Andres RomanA. Roman55
G
14
G
52Romero P. DelgadoR. Delgado

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 8,305 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Ernesto  Blanco.


0.00
Cordoba kick off and get the first half underway!
3.35
Frederico Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Lorenzo. Antonio Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Carcedo.
4.02
Alberto Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
6.02
With vision, Sebastian Suarez plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
10.43
Gabriel Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hernandez. Martin Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mansour Kamanan. Mansour Kamanan plays a one-two with Antonio Lorenzo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Mansour Kamanan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.35
Mansour Kamanan catches Oscar Carcedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Mansour Kamanan and warns him to calm down! Oscar Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.31
Oscar Carcedo plays the ball forward to Martin Nieto. Martin Nieto advances with the ball. Martin Nieto knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.47
Moritz Ouindi advances with the ball. Moritz Ouindi hits a low pass to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.34
Frederico Ortiz plays the ball forward to Mansour Kamanan. Mansour Kamanan cuts inside the box! Mansour Kamanan strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
26.46
Gabriel Blanco hacks Fernando Santos from behind! Gabriel Blanco is shown the yellow card! Fernando Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.06
Martin Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.57
Martin Nieto makes a probing pass to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
33.41
Alberto Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
34.11
Alberto Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Pedro Semedo manages to keep it out.
36.56
Martin Hernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Hernandez shoots from distance. Adolfo Reyes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
39.20
Oscar Carcedo runs forward with the ball. Oscar Carcedo threads the ball through to Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
40.32
With imagination, Alfredo Vazquez laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.52
Sebastian Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman shoots from outside the area but is denied by Pedro Semedo. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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
RCD Espanyol kick off!
53.09
Sebastian Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Barkero controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Roman. With a superhuman jump, Edmundo Roman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.59
Martin Nieto clumsily knocks into Frederico Ortiz. The referee calls over Martin Nieto and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.51
Alberto Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman shoots from 20 yards but Pedro Semedo is on top of it.
69.50
Patricio Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Carlos Gimenez. Carlos Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Lorenzo who takes it down. Antonio Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.24
Frederico Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Mansour Kamanan who takes it down. Mansour Kamanan tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.55
Gabriel Blanco barges into Ricardo Barkero. The referee calls over Gabriel Blanco and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.53
Martin Nieto threads the ball through to Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Semedo with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
79.37
Alfredo Vazquez surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Roman. Edmundo Roman whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Barkero. Ricardo Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.28
Sebastian Suarez barges into Martin Hernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Hernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.50
Moritz Ouindi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Barkero who takes it down. Ricardo Barkero tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
89.46
Patricio Guardiola catches Edmundo Roman on the ankles. Patricio Guardiola is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

RCD Espanyol
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
29.3%
45.1%
25.6%

Scorers
Ricardo Barkero 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Barkero of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings