Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 9,077 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Caminero.


0.00
Cordoba kick off!
8.35
Elena Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.03
Claudio Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.23
Aaron Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Stuart who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Stuart hits a low pass to Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Soler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.57
Ricardo Soler threads a neat ball through to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Arturo Alvarez effortlessly smothers it!
16.45
Gabriel Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Jose Martinez collects the pass. Jose Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
18.31
Gregorio Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Soler. Ricardo Soler flicks a high pass forward to Julian Moya who brings the ball under control. Julian Moya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Peiro.
21.32
Pedro Ortiz makes a simple pass to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
22.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.54
Aaron Beckham plays the ball forward to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero makes a simple pass to Julian Moya. Julian Moya passes the ball forward but Ricardo Soler is offside!
26.40
Gian Paolo Margiotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Micha‘l Granger. Micha‘l Granger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
27.44
Gabriel Herrero hacks Gabriel Peiro from behind! Gabriel Herrero is warned by the referee! Gabriel Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.37
Claudio Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Moya. Julian Moya shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.54
Jose Marin makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Suarez.
36.42
Pedro Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Herrero who takes it down. Gabriel Herrero threads the ball through to Ricardo Soler. Ricardo Soler makes a great pass forward. Gabriel Herrero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.04
Rafael Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero plays a quick one-two with Jose Martinez and rushes in on goal... Claudio Montero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Gabriel Herrero threads a neat ball through to Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Montero. Elena Ibanez hacks Claudio Montero from behind! Claudio Montero appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
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. CD Leganés appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Cordoba players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
CD Leganés kick off and get the second half underway!
53.00
Nicolas Carmona takes a quick throw-in, which Micha‘l Granger takes on the chest. Micha‘l Granger threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez shoots from long range but somehow Pablo Flores manages to keep it out.
60.49
CD Leganés have made a substitution with Romero P. Duran replacing Adolfo Velasco .
63.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.54
Romero P. Duran barges into Rafael Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Suarez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.39
With imagination, Nicolas Carmona laces a through ball forward to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez advances inside the box! Alberto Nunez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.26
Luis Suarez passes the ball forward to Alberto Nunez. Alberto Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.45
Ricardo Soler makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Soler makes a great pass forward. Jose Martinez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.43
Pedro Ortiz makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Julian Moya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.29
Gregorio Pena barges into Nicolas Carmona. Gregorio Pena is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.35
Pedro Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Soler. Ricardo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Arturo Alvarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.35
Pedro Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Montero edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Claudio Montero provides some space. He shoots at goal but Arturo Alvarez is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
85.27
Gabriel Peiro makes a simple pass to Romero P. Duran. Romero P. Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.02
Jose Martinez threads a neat ball through to Julian Moya. Julian Moya threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Gabriel Peiro hacks Gabriel Herrero from behind! Gabriel Peiro is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Herrero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
6
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.6%
27.4%
Play Area
25%
45.2%
29.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Martinez 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)
7
7.Ricardo Soler (MID)
8
8.Claudio Montero (MID)
8
9.Sylvain Stuart (MID)
6
10.Julian Moya (ATT)
6
11.Jose Martinez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alberto Ruiz (MID)
0
13.Enrique Nunez (MID)
0
14.Gavin McNeill (MID)
0

1.Arturo Alvarez (GK)
6
2.Rafael Rubio (DEF)
6
3.Jose Marin (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Peiro (DEF)
6
5.Luis Suarez (MID)
6
6.Micha‘l Granger (MID)
6
7.Elena Ibanez (MID)
6
8.Gian Paolo Margiotta (MID)
6
9.Alberto Nunez (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Carmona (ATT)
6
11.Adolfo Velasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Sieb Elzinga (GK)
0
13.Romero P. Duran (DEF)yellow card
5
14.Carlos Diaz (ATT)
0