Match Report


CordobaCordoba     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo VicenteP. Vicente71
G
1
G
77Eugenio TorresE. Torres
Kristinn Ingi LárussonK. Lárusson72
D
2
D
65Martin CrespoM. Crespo
Gaspar AndradeG. Andrade65
D
3
D
63Gregorio RubioG. Rubio
Victor Guerrero LopezV. Guerrero Lopez64
D
4
D
62Arturo AguilarA. Aguilar
Romero P. VicenteR. Vicente63
D
5
D
60Alberto TorresA. Torres
Fadel LevetF. Levet70
M
captain6
M
65Oscar FuentesO. Fuentes
Jose HerreraJ. Herrera66
M
7
M
63Adriano SculliA. Sculli
Juan-Carlos CastilloJ. Castillo64
M
8captain
A
73Enrique MoraE. Mora
Romero P. MoralesR. Morales76
A
9
A
67Fabien RaguelF. Raguel
Nicolas José MariN. José Mari62
A
10
A
63Gabriel BurleG. Burle
Gabriel CamachoG. Camacho61
A
11
A
56Miguel JimenezM. Jimenez
 
Rui FariaR. Faria64
M
12
M
62Antonio DiazA. Diaz
Albert PichichiA. Pichichi63
M
13
G
62Ivan GarciaI. Garcia
Frederico MunozF. Munoz62
G
14
M
57Juan SaezJ. Saez

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 18,737 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo  Morales.


0.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva get the match underway!
2.35
Oscar Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.08
Martin Crespo darts forward. Martin Crespo makes a simple pass to Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
6.49
Adriano Sculli flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Raguel controls it well on his chest. Fabien Raguel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Vicente who gathers it comfortably.
9.04
Gregorio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Sculli controls it well on his chest. Adriano Sculli flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Guerrero Lopez.
15.56
Romero P. Vicente passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Castillo. Juan-Carlos Castillo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan-Carlos Castillo shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.50
Gregorio Rubio barges into Gabriel Camacho. The referee brings Gregorio Rubio to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
Gregorio Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli makes a simple pass to Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle plays a quick one-two with Miguel Jimenez and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Burle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.14
Juan-Carlos Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas José Mari who brings the ball under control. Nicolas José Mari plays a one-two with Romero P. Morales and rushes in on goal... Nicolas José Mari tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Eugenio Torres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.19
Fadel Levet plays the ball forward to Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
Fadel Levet threads the ball through to Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari passes the ball forward but Gabriel Camacho is offside!
36.45
Oscar Fuentes sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.02
Gregorio Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli chips the ball to his team mate, Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.23
Arturo Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Jimenez who takes it down. Miguel Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cordoba kick off!
48.41
Juan-Carlos Castillo threads the ball through to Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
49.57
Showing great composure, Romero P. Vicente plays the ball forward to Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Aguilar.
53.18
Jose Herrera takes a long throw-in. Juan-Carlos Castillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas José Mari. Nicolas José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Crespo.
54.48
Juan-Carlos Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales skips past Gregorio Rubio! Romero P. Morales side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Eugenio Torres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.43
Fadel Levet surges forward with the ball. Fadel Levet whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Alberto Torres and the loose ball is cleared up field.
63.51
Adriano Sculli comes in with a late challenge on Jose Herrera. Adriano Sculli is given a warning by the referee! Jose Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.12
Jose Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas José Mari controls it well on his chest. Nicolas José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Crespo.
77.08
Cordoba have made 3 substitutions with Rui Faria replacing Romero P. Vicente, Albert Pichichi replacing Jose Herrera and Frederico Munoz replacing Gabriel Camacho .
78.14
Martin Crespo darts forward. Martin Crespo plays the ball forward to Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez skips past Rui Faria! Some good footwork from Miguel Jimenez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.12
Oscar Fuentes makes a simple pass to Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pablo Vicente!
90.00
Arturo Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Adriano Sculli. Adriano Sculli threads the ball through to Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.6%
59.4%
Play Area
24.6%
37.7%
37.7%

Scorers
Nicolas José Mari 22
Romero P. Morales 54
Miguel Jimenez 38
Enrique Mora 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Jimenez of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings