Match Report


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


0.00
Cordoba get the match underway!
2.25
Robert Beckham clumsily knocks into Albert Cortes. Robert Beckham is shown the yellow card! Albert Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.25
Robert Beckham hits a low pass to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Hunt shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.49
Carlton Hunt makes an attacking run forward. Carlton Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Cortes.
9.41
Cristiano Mendes sees Chris Hupkes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Hupkes plays the ball forward to Albert Aguilar who has made a great run into the box. Albert Aguilar rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.30
Georg Deutinger flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Di Vicino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Di Vicino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dickov but he's offside!
16.15
Carlton Hunt advances with the ball. Carlton Hunt tries a spectacular long range effort. Pierre-Alain Le Bris easily gets down and covers it.
20.04
Carlton Hunt catches Chris Hupkes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Hupkes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.33
Carlton Hunt threads a neat ball through to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Di Vicino. Samuele Di Vicino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Pierre-Alain Le Bris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.20
Albert Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes passes the ball forward to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
28.24
Albert Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.13
Stephane Amoruso flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.15
Cristiano Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Pena who takes it down. Nicolas Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Peppinck. Some silky footwork from Michael Peppinck provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Jose Caminero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.59
With vision, Nicolas Pena plays the ball forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Pena but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.24
Carlton Hunt threads a neat ball through to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Di Vicino. Samuele Di Vicino flicks the ball with his head but Pierre-Alain Le Bris reads it well. Good save!
42.11
Anton Schwabl kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt passes the ball forward to Georg Deutinger. Georg Deutinger controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carlton Hunt through on goal. Carlton Hunt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Pierre-Alain Le Bris, sees it late!! Goal for Cordoba!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba have changed their lineup with Ger Lucius replacing Roberto Marcos. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Levante UD kick off the second half!
53.14
Carlton Hunt makes a simple pass to Georg Deutinger. Georg Deutinger shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.47
Cordoba have made 2 substitutions with Rui Lopes replacing Georg Deutinger and John Naysmith replacing Anton Schwabl .
63.48
Robert Beckham knocks the ball forward to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt hits a low pass to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov threads a neat ball through to Samuele Di Vicino. Samuele Di Vicino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.49
Nicolas Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Robert Beckham. The referee brings Nicolas Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Robert Beckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.54
Albert Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Jose Caminero.
72.32
Jose Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlton Hunt skips past Albert Cortes! Stephane Amoruso clumsily knocks into Carlton Hunt. Penalty not given!!
75.04
Albert Aguilar plays the ball forward to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Pena provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.00
Chris Hupkes chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Beckham plays the ball forward to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Meziane Zerara who brings the ball under control. Meziane Zerara kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lopes but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.49
Carlton Hunt passes the ball forward to Samuele Di Vicino. Samuele Di Vicino runs straight at the defence! Samuele Di Vicino side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Pierre-Alain Le Bris as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Corner kick to Cordoba. Carlton Hunt chips it to the near post. Andri Már Sverrisson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Hunt of Cordoba

Match Ratings