Match Report


CordobaCordoba     BarcelonaBarcelona
Gary ParsonsGary Parsons Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Jose CamineroJ. Caminero71
G
1captain
G
68Marcos AndresM. Andres
Anton SchwablA. Schwabl73
D
2
D
83Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
Jose SantosJ. Santos76
D
3
D
77Martin VelascoM. Velasco
Robert BeckhamR. Beckham72
D
4
D
75Gregorio LopezG. Lopez
Roberto MarcosR. Marcos71
D
5
M
89Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez
Georg DeutingerG. Deutinger81
M
captain6
M
88Elbekay BezzaiE. Bezzai
Rui LopesR. Lopes78
M
7
M
85Iago CarecaI. Careca
Andri Már SverrissonA. Sverrisson79
A
8
M
82Alejandro SotoA. Soto
Samuele Di VicinoS. Di Vicino76
A
9
A
83Pedro SaenzP. Saenz
Cedric LurlingC. Lurling69
A
10
A
83Roland RigaR. Riga
Meziane ZeraraM. Zerara77
A
11
A
81Daan MeijerD. Meijer
 
Kevin DickovK. Dickov70
A
12
D
74Alfredo DiezA. Diez
Vittorio RossittoV. Rossitto25
M
13
M
77Claudio DiezC. Diez
Dean EvansD. Evans31
M
14
A
78Jose IglesiasJ. Iglesias

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
Barcelona get the match underway!
3.51
Elbekay Bezzai runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Elbekay Bezzai makes a probing pass to Roland Riga but he's offside!
12.42
Alejandro Soto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Soto passes the ball forward to Roland Riga. Roland Riga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Jose Caminero manages to keep it out.
14.27
Iago Careca advances with the ball. Iago Careca knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.59
Duncan Gemmill makes a simple pass to Martin Velasco. Martin Velasco sees space and advances. Martin Velasco tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jose Caminero!
16.25
Felipe Fernandez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.00
Felipe Fernandez barges into Rui Lopes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Lopes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.39
Georg Deutinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara plays a one-two with Samuele Di Vicino and advances towards the goal... Meziane Zerara side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.23
Andri Már Sverrisson clumsily knocks into Elbekay Bezzai. Andri Már Sverrisson is given a warning by the referee! Elbekay Bezzai stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.12
Rui Lopes catches Iago Careca on the ankles. Rui Lopes is shown the yellow card! Iago Careca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.41
Robert Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Georg Deutinger. Georg Deutinger takes it forward alone. Georg Deutinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Gemmill.
36.51
Felipe Fernandez makes a probing pass to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
38.13
Robert Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Lopes makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Lopes deftly passes the ball to Meziane Zerara, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Meziane Zerara provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Marcos Andres. Excellent save.
40.48
Rui Lopes threads the ball through to Meziane Zerara. Meziane Zerara shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.31
Robert Beckham pushes up the pitch. Robert Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Georg Deutinger. Georg Deutinger makes a defence splitting pass to Rui Lopes. Some good footwork from Rui Lopes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Felipe Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Daan Meijer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daan Meijer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba kick off!
49.50
Daan Meijer chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Riga. Roland Riga finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
53.04
With a delightful solo run, Iago Careca stretches the opposition's defence. Iago Careca knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Riga. Robert Beckham catches Roland Riga on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
54.38
Gregorio Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Roland Riga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roland Riga lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.44
Jose Santos hits a low pass to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Marcos Andres had no chance!! Goal for Cordoba!
67.01
Jose Santos makes a probing pass to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes hits a low pass to Cedric Lurling. Cedric Lurling knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.31
Elbekay Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer heads the ball goalwards but Jose Caminero is on top of it.
73.55
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.32
Jose Santos plays the ball forward to Georg Deutinger. Georg Deutinger advances with the ball. Georg Deutinger tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
79.57
Duncan Gemmill passes the ball forward to Iago Careca. Iago Careca sees Pedro Saenz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Saenz plays a scrappy one-two with Roland Riga and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Saenz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Roberto Marcos's leg.
87.31
Rui Lopes makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Lopes shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Duncan Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Bezzai. Elbekay Bezzai advances with the ball. Elbekay Bezzai cuts inside the box! Elbekay Bezzai strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Caminero had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

Barcelona
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
34.9%
44.2%
20.9%

Scorers
Meziane Zerara 21
Rui Lopes 42, 61
Elbekay Bezzai 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rui Lopes of Cordoba

Match Ratings
1.Jose Caminero (GK)
7
2.Anton Schwabl (DEF)
6
3.Jose Santos (DEF)
6
4.Robert Beckham (DEF)
7
5.Roberto Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Georg Deutinger (MID)
7
7.Rui Lopes (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
8.Andri Már Sverrisson (ATT)
5
9.Samuele Di Vicino (ATT)
6
10.Cedric Lurling (ATT)
6
11.Meziane Zerara (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Dickov (ATT)
0
13.Vittorio Rossitto (MID)
0
14.Dean Evans (MID)
0

1.Marcos Andres (GK)
6
2.Duncan Gemmill (DEF)
7
3.Martin Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Fernandez (MID)yellow card
6
6.Elbekay Bezzai (MID)goal scored
9
7.Iago Careca (MID)
7
8.Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
9.Pedro Saenz (ATT)
6
10.Roland Riga (ATT)
6
11.Daan Meijer (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfredo Diez (DEF)
0
13.Claudio Diez (MID)
0
14.Jose Iglesias (ATT)
0