Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     CordobaCordoba
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alfredo RodriquezA. Rodriquez67
G
1
G
63Pablo FloresP. Flores
Alfredo GentoA. Gento68
D
2
D
72Rafael SuarezR. Suarez
Francisco MerinoF. Merino64
D
3
D
58Carlos CaballeroC. Caballero
Mervin MilburnM. Milburn63
D
4
D
58Gregorio MorenoG. Moreno
Olaf WijkerO. Wijker70
M
5
D
56Pedro OrtizP. Ortiz
Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno62
M
6
M
78Francisco CamachoF. Camacho
Pablo MorenoP. Moreno55
M
7
M
72Gabriel HerreroG. Herrero
Felipe RomeroF. Romero51
M
8captain
M
66Claudio MonteroC. Montero
Mauricio SerranoM. Serrano77
A
9
M
61Alberto RuizA. Ruiz
Albert GuerreroA. Guerrero76
A
captain10
A
67Julian MoyaJ. Moya
Rodolfo SanchezR. Sanchez66
A
11
A
53Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
 
Elena ZubizarretaE. Zubizarreta62
D
12
M
61Sylvain StuartS. Stuart
Delano MeijndershagenD. Meijndershagen62
D
13
M
60Enrique NunezE. Nunez
Juan-Carlos CalvoJ. Calvo58
D
14
M
57Gavin McNeillG. McNeill

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 8,383 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Medina.


0.00
Real Zaragoza start the match!
2.16
Mervin Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Sanchez. Rodolfo Sanchez makes a simple pass, allowing Mauricio Serrano to run into the box. Mauricio Serrano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pablo Flores with no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
8.48
Claudio Montero threads a neat ball through to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.08
Carlos Caballero passes the ball forward to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero threads a neat ball through to Alberto Ruiz. Alberto Ruiz threads the ball through into the box. Gabriel Herrero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Alfredo Rodriquez is on top of it.
10.33
Francisco Merino threads a neat ball through to Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno plays a quick one-two with Rodolfo Sanchez and rushes in on goal... Pablo Moreno tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
12.26
Mervin Milburn hacks Francisco Camacho from behind! The referee warns Mervin Milburn to calm down! Francisco Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.22
Gregorio Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
16.29
Francisco Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Sanchez. Rodolfo Sanchez shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.16
Claudio Montero knocks the ball forward to Julian Moya. Julian Moya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
20.18
Gabriel Herrero knocks the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Patricio Ferrer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Alfredo Rodriquez manages to keep it out.
27.32
Francisco Merino boots it upfield. Rodolfo Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Moreno but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.33
Claudio Montero flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Camacho collects the pass. Francisco Camacho advances inside the box! Francisco Camacho comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Alfredo Rodriquez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.36
Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ruiz. Some good footwork from Alberto Ruiz provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Alfredo Rodriquez manages to keep it out.
39.20
Edmundo Moreno makes a probing pass to Pablo Moreno. Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Moreno plays the ball forward to Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno threads the ball through into the box. Mauricio Serrano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Pablo Flores gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
42.48
Alfredo Gento catches Claudio Montero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Montero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.24
Felipe Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Pablo Flores picks it out of the air!
45.00
Gabriel Herrero sees Julian Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Moya plays a one-two with Claudio Montero and advances towards the goal... Julian Moya rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cordoba kick off the second half!
47.50
Pedro Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho plays a quick one-two with Julian Moya and rushes in on goal... Pablo Moreno comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Camacho. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
48.57
Olaf Wijker knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Sanchez. Rodolfo Sanchez shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.18
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Elena Zubizarreta replacing Francisco Merino .
61.26
Francisco Camacho darts forward. Francisco Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Montero but the linesman indicates offside!
65.29
Pedro Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Moya and advances towards the goal... Claudio Montero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.00
Gregorio Moreno passes the ball forward to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho passes the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Camacho and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Patricio Ferrer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Alfredo Rodriquez.
73.13
Mervin Milburn sees Albert Guerrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Caballero.
77.39
Carlos Caballero threads a neat ball through to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Moya. Julian Moya gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Olaf Wijker happens to be in the right place to block it.
79.42
Claudio Montero makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Montero shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alfredo Rodriquez!
81.44
Patricio Ferrer hits a low pass to Julian Moya. Julian Moya controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gabriel Herrero through on goal. Gabriel Herrero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.46
Without breaking stride, Alberto Ruiz plays the ball forward to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
89.02
Mervin Milburn threads a neat ball through to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Sanchez. Rodolfo Sanchez advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rodolfo Sanchez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Cordoba
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.5%
43.9%
25.6%

Scorers
Mauricio Serrano 2
Rodolfo Sanchez 89
Francisco Camacho 28
Julian Moya 45
Claudio Montero 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Montero of Cordoba

Match Ratings