Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 9,399 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Izquierdo.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off the first half!
3.34
Daniel Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Meiklejohn decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Duncan Meiklejohn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.09
Gabriel Herrero takes it forward alone. Gabriel Herrero edges inside the box! Gabriel Herrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ivan Duran!
22.05
Gregorio Pena passes the ball forward to Ricardo Soler. Ricardo Soler laces a through ball forward to Sylvain Stuart. Sylvain Stuart shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.15
Claudio Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Rodriguez. Guillermo Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Beckham.
30.05
Ricardo Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Stuart. Sylvain Stuart connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.09
Jose Fortes Vazquez hacks Ricardo Soler from behind! The referee warns Jose Fortes Vazquez to calm down! Ricardo Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.06
Gregorio Pena threads a neat ball through to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Ivan Duran manages to gather it easily.
42.21
Gregorio Pena sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Pena takes it forward alone. Gregorio Pena tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the second half underway!
48.32
Jose Fortes Vazquez passes the ball forward to Claudio Fernandez. Claudio Fernandez edges inside the box! Claudio Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.57
Daniel Ferrer clumsily knocks into Ricardo Soler. The referee warns Daniel Ferrer to calm down! Ricardo Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.42
Jose Fortes Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Rodriguez. Guillermo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Flores who gathers it comfortably.
61.44
Claudio Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Fernandez makes a probing pass between the defence to Albert Hierro. Albert Hierro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Albert Hierro scores for Albacete Balompie!!
78.20
Aaron Beckham knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Stuart. Sylvain Stuart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sylvain Stuart threads the ball through into the box. Julian Moya comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Moya!
85.38
Duncan Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sylvain Stuart of Cordoba

Match Ratings
1.Pablo Flores (GK)
6
2.Rafael Suarez (DEF)
6
3.Gregorio Pena (DEF)
8
4.Pedro Ortiz (DEF)
6
5.Aaron Beckham (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Herrero (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Soler (MID)
7
8.Claudio Montero (MID)
7
9.Sylvain Stuart (MID)goal scored
9
10.Julian Moya (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jose Martinez (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Ruiz (MID)
0
13.Enrique Nunez (MID)
0
14.Gavin McNeill (MID)
0