Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Lleida. A crowd of 9,592 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lleida appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Gimenez.


0.00
Cordoba kick off!
10.32
Alfredo Marcelino barges into Francisco Camacho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.54
Gabriel Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.15
Alfredo Torres flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Unsworth collects the pass. Paolo Unsworth runs straight at the defence! Paolo Unsworth rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Flores!
20.13
Lars Haller sees a break and surges forward. Lars Haller threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Paolo Unsworth but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.43
Rafael Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
24.46
Alfredo Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Proctor. Henry Proctor plays a one-two with Paolo Unsworth and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Henry Proctor provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.13
Alfredo Marcelino sees Alfredo Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Marcelino. Enrique Marcelino makes a probing pass to Alejandro Gonzalez but he's offside!
34.49
Pedro Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero threads a neat ball through to Julian Moya. Julian Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.19
Lars Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Torres. Alfredo Torres shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.46
Paolo Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Henry Proctor. Henry Proctor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.23
Enrique Marcelino makes a probing pass to Paolo Unsworth. Paolo Unsworth tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Lleida appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lleida get the second half underway!
48.37
Claudio Montero flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Patricio Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Julian Moya. Julian Moya makes a deft header. Patrice Fretard gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
49.04
Gregorio Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero plays the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer passes the ball forward to Claudio Montero. Claudio Montero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes Victor Redondo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
50.26
It's a corner kick. Claudio Montero loops the ball over to the far post. Patrice Fretard scoops up the ball.
53.26
Claudio Montero makes a simple pass to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.01
Ricardo Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Marcelino. Enrique Marcelino runs straight at the defence! Enrique Marcelino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.30
Alberto Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gonzalez. Alejandro Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Paolo Unsworth. Paolo Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Proctor. Henry Proctor heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.30
Lleida have made 3 substitutions with Carlos Zidane replacing Paolo Unsworth, Simon Stockdale replacing Enrique Marcelino and Stephane Faccini replacing Henry Proctor .
83.54
Carlos Caballero passes the ball forward to Gabriel Herrero. Gabriel Herrero passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Julian Moya. Julian Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.18
Pedro Ortiz plays the ball forward to Alberto Ruiz. Alberto Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Patricio Ferrer passes the ball forward but Gabriel Herrero is offside!
85.30
Lars Haller pushes up the pitch. Lars Haller makes a probing pass to Carlos Zidane. Carlos Zidane whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Faccini. Stephane Faccini makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.07
Alberto Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Ibanez threads the ball through to Simon Stockdale. Simon Stockdale makes a probing pass to Alejandro Gonzalez but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
31.6%
43.2%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Proctor of Lleida

Match Ratings