Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 19,929 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Elche CF get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Adolfo Ramos makes a strong solo run forward. Adolfo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Scott Wise controls it well on his chest. Scott Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ger Lucius.
3.44
0-0Guillermo Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Jose Caminero is on top of it.
15.17
1-0Carlton Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Georg Deutinger controls it well on his chest. Georg Deutinger lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlton Hunt!
22.58
Adolfo Ramos makes a simple pass to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Wise. Scott Wise rushes past Robert Beckham! Scott Wise takes a shot at goal but Jose Caminero is on top of it.
26.19
Gary Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Wise. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
30.27
Orlando Langerak knocks the ball forward to Dayo Brevi. Dayo Brevi makes a beautiful solo run. Dayo Brevi knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Varela. Luis Varela makes a deft header. Solid save from Jose Caminero. What a great pair of hands!
32.03
Ger Lucius sees Meziane Zerara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Meziane Zerara plays a one-two with Samuele Di Vicino and advances towards the goal... Meziane Zerara shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.50
2-0Arnold Parker brings the ball forward. Arnold Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.28
With wonderful imagination, Carlton Hunt picks a pass forward to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara plays a one-two with Andri Már Sverrisson and rushes in on goal... Meziane Zerara muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
44.32
2-0Gary Greig barges into Jose Santos. The referee calls over Gary Greig and warns him to calm down! Jose Santos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba kick off!
48.14
Adolfo Ramos hacks Guilherme Teixeira from behind! Adolfo Ramos is shown the yellow card! Guilherme Teixeira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.35
Georg Deutinger plays the ball forward to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt plays a scrappy one-two with Andri Már Sverrisson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlton Hunt tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Eric Ahrens.
58.39
2-0It's a corner kick. Georg Deutinger loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carlton Hunt provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.00
Guillermo Medina clumsily knocks into Carlton Hunt. The referee calls over Guillermo Medina and warns him to calm down! Carlton Hunt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.20
2-0Dayo Brevi chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Greig. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Luis Varela. Luis Varela rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Robert Beckham is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
66.20
Georg Deutinger sees Carlton Hunt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Di Vicino. Samuele Di Vicino gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Ahrens with no chance!! Goal for Cordoba!
69.17
Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Brevi collects the pass. Dayo Brevi flicks a high ball forward to Scott Wise who takes it down. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.12
Orlando Langerak drives a long ball upfield. Gary Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.27
Carlton Hunt flicks a high ball forward to Meziane Zerara who takes it down. Meziane Zerara flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Hunt controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carlton Hunt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.47
Orlando Langerak sees Guillermo Medina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Medina brings the ball forward. Guillermo Medina makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Scott Wise. Scott Wise takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Caminero!
83.44
Georg Deutinger chips the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.36
Guillermo Medina advances with the ball. Guillermo Medina shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.40
Guillermo Medina plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig whips in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.16
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Medina stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. With a superhuman jump, Scott Wise connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Jose Caminero. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Carlton Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira plays a one-two with Georg Deutinger and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Teixeira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Eric Ahrens. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Hunt of Cordoba |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Caminero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anton Schwabl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ger Lucius (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Georg Deutinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlton Hunt (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Guilherme Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuele Di Vicino (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Andri Már Sverrisson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Meziane Zerara (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ruel Matthews (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Lopes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Marcos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Ramos (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Arnold Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Orlando Langerak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dayo Brevi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Medina (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Garrido (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Gary Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Wise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Calvo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Iwan Smits (MID) | 0 | |