Match Report


CordobaCordoba     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo FloresP. Flores63
G
1captain
G
61Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Rafael SuarezR. Suarez72
D
2
D
67Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Gregorio PenaG. Pena64
D
3
D
61Eduardo PastorE. Pastor
Pedro OrtizP. Ortiz56
D
4
D
61Fernando MarinF. Marin
Aaron BeckhamA. Beckham47
D
5
D
57Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante
Gabriel HerreroG. Herrero72
M
6
M
69Adolfo LopezA. Lopez
Ricardo SolerR. Soler69
M
7
M
65Fernando MendezF. Mendez
Claudio MonteroC. Montero66
M
captain8
M
57Claudio GainzaC. Gainza
Sylvain StuartS. Stuart61
M
9
A
71Rafael MolinaR. Molina
Julian MoyaJ. Moya67
A
10
A
63Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero
Jose MartinezJ. Martinez66
A
11
A
60Paul StrachanP. Strachan
 
Alberto RuizA. Ruiz60
M
12
G
56Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido
Enrique NunezE. Nunez58
M
13
D
55Antonio CalvoA. Calvo
Gavin McNeillG. McNeill57
M
14
A
54Roberto RomeroR. Romero

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 8,867 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Garcia.


0.00
Racing Ferrol start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.01
Ricardo Soler flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Moya. Julian Moya sees Claudio Montero just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Montero comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Rafael Butragueno manages to gather it comfortably.
4.30
Fernando Mendez laces a weighted ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Flores who gathers it comfortably.
8.05
Adolfo Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Suarez.
10.56
Daniel Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Molina who brings the ball under control. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.26
Rafael Suarez threads a neat ball through to Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.45
Gabriel Herrero barges into Claudio Gainza. The referee calls over Gabriel Herrero and warns him to calm down! Claudio Gainza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.13
Rafael Suarez catches Rafael Molina on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Molina runs off the knock.
34.04
Fernando Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero threads the ball through to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
36.58
Rafael Suarez makes a probing pass to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero skips past Fernando Marin! Gabriel Herrero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Rafael Butragueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Eduardo Pastor barges into Julian Moya. Eduardo Pastor is given a warning by the referee! Julian Moya runs off the knock.
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. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
54.42
Aaron Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Stuart. Sylvain Stuart hits a low pass to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.39
Adolfo Lopez sees Rafael Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.01
Adolfo Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Ortiz.
66.58
Eduardo Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mendez controls it well on his chest. Fernando Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Pablo Flores. What a great pair of hands!
71.39
Adolfo Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.55
Julian Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Martinez. Jose Martinez shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.41
Adolfo Lopez takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez passes the ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina whips in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.22
Rafael Molina makes a simple pass to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.08
Gregorio Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Pastor.
85.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Gainza plays the ball forward to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
24.3%
50%
25.7%

Scorers
Gabriel Herrero 37
Paul Strachan 11

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Herrero of Cordoba

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

1.Rafael Butragueno (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Hierro (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Marin (DEF)
6
5.Mark Davanzante (DEF)
6
6.Adolfo Lopez (MID)
7
7.Fernando Mendez (MID)
7
8.Claudio Gainza (MID)
6
9.Rafael Molina (ATT)
8
10.Daniel Caballero (ATT)
6
11.Paul Strachan (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Adolfo Garrido (GK)
0
13.Antonio Calvo (DEF)
0
14.Roberto Romero (ATT)
0