Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 7,563 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cordoba and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Garcia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cordoba and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Garcia.
0.00
0-0Cordoba start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.46
0-0Jakob Backes makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
12.11
0-1Alfredo Santos flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Castro who takes it down. Mauricio Castro makes a defence splitting pass to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.16
0-1Andres Lopez barges into Patricio Ferrer. Andres Lopez is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Ferrer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.26
0-1Alfredo Santos makes a simple pass to Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Ortiz.
24.17
Pedro Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero advances with the ball. Claudio Montero plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Soler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claudio Montero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
30.34
Pedro Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Soler. Ricardo Soler shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.11
1-1Jose Martinez catches Enrique Morales on the ankles. Jose Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.20
With imagination, Rafael Suarez plays the ball forward to Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Pedro Ortiz makes a simple pass to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero threads a neat ball through to Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Pastor.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
54.53
With vision, Gregorio Pena plays the ball forward to Pedro Ortiz. Pedro Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.05
Alfredo Santos hacks Gabriel Herrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Herrero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.08
Pedro Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero threads a neat, attacking ball through to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.56
Aaron Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
72.54
1-1Claudio Montero comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Barkero. Claudio Montero is shown the yellow card! Rafael Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.11
1-1Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Roberto Pirri replacing Rafael Barkero .
79.06
Ricardo Soler flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Stuart controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Stuart shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
84.57
Alfredo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.05
Gregorio Pena makes a probing pass to Pedro Ortiz. Pedro Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Soler. Ricardo Soler advances inside the box! Ricardo Soler shoots from just inside the box. Ricardo Soler scores for Cordoba!!
90.00
2-1Ricardo Soler threads the ball through to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero threads the ball through to Sylvain Stuart but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
25%
47.6%
27.4%
Scorers
| Ricardo Soler 30, 85 | Felipe Ferrer 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Soler of Cordoba |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pablo Flores (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rafael Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Pena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Ortiz (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Aaron Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Soler (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Claudio Montero (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Sylvain Stuart (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Martinez (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Patricio Ferrer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Ruiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enrique Nunez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Barkero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Enrique Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andres Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jakob Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alfredo Santos (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Felipe Ferrer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Romero P. Izquierdo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gabriel Rodriguez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephane Zanutta (GK) | 0 | |