Match Report


CordobaCordoba     Elche CFElche CF
Gary ParsonsGary Parsons Manny King Manny King
Jose CamineroJ. Caminero73
G
1
G
74Eric AhrensE. Ahrens
Anton SchwablA. Schwabl75
D
2
D
72Orlando LangerakO. Langerak
Eric AppiahE. Appiah77
D
captain3
D
72Teddy RobertsT. Roberts
Robert BeckhamR. Beckham73
D
4
D
71Romarin GousséR. Goussé
Ger LuciusG. Lucius71
D
5
D
72Claude OuédecC. Ouédec
Billy PattersonB. Patterson69
M
6
M
75Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Rui LopesR. Lopes79
M
7
M
75Dayo BreviD. Brevi
Helder JardimH. Jardim72
M
8captain
M
75Guillermo MedinaG. Medina
Fabio GuastalvinoF. Guastalvino69
A
9
A
71Gary GreigG. Greig
Fabio MaryF. Mary68
A
10
A
72Scott WiseS. Wise
Kevin DickovK. Dickov72
A
11
A
72Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann
 
Mariano NestaM. Nesta27
M
12
M
74Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames
Dean EvansD. Evans33
M
13
M
71Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo
Ruel MatthewsR. Matthews28
A
14
M
73Rigobert SongR. Song

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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 20,030 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cordoba and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.


0.00
Elche CF kick off and get the first half underway!
2.09
Anton Schwabl decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Schwabl plays a one-two with Fabio Guastalvino and advances towards the goal... Anton Schwabl muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
3.53
Guillermo Medina makes a probing pass to Scott Wise. Scott Wise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.22
Gary Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Wise. Scott Wise makes a probing pass between the defence to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Jose Caminero. Excellent save.
8.22
Rui Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Roberts.
10.53
Dayo Brevi passes the ball forward to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
12.47
Helder Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Helder Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino makes a looping header on goal but somehow Eric Ahrens manages to keep it out.
14.18
Miguel Almeida makes a simple pass to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Schwabl.
21.07
Teddy Roberts comes in with a late challenge on Fabio Guastalvino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabio Guastalvino runs off the knock.
22.48
Dayo Brevi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina threads the ball through to Jakob Wesselmann but he's offside!
26.47
Teddy Roberts runs forward with the ball. Teddy Roberts sees Gary Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Greig makes a probing pass between the defence to Dayo Brevi. Dayo Brevi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
28.29
Guillermo Medina threads a neat ball through to Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jose Caminero effortlessly smothers it!
33.42
Dayo Brevi flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Almeida who takes it down. Miguel Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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!
47.40
Orlando Langerak flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Almeida controls it well on his chest. Miguel Almeida threads the ball through to Gary Greig. Gary Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Schwabl.
51.53
Eric Appiah passes the ball forward to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Billy Patterson who takes it down. Billy Patterson skips past Romarin Goussé! Some superb footwork from Billy Patterson provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Ahrens!
53.06
Claude Ouédec decides to run forward with the ball. Claude Ouédec threads the ball through to Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.45
Gary Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Jose Caminero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.46
Anton Schwabl passes the ball forward to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes hits a low pass to Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.35
Anton Schwabl flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Dickov who brings the ball under control. Kevin Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.02
Miguel Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Helder Jardim. The referee warns Miguel Almeida to calm down! Helder Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.26
Ger Lucius deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes passes the ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino shoots from just inside the box but Eric Ahrens is on top of it.
79.51
Guillermo Medina makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Medina plays a one-two with Miguel Almeida and advances towards the goal... Robert Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.38
Rui Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Dickov. Teddy Roberts hacks Kevin Dickov from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
83.38
The referee points to the spot..
84.47
Kevin Dickov takes a stuttering run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the right post. Goal!
87.13
Billy Patterson sees Fabio Mary in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Mary flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Patterson. Billy Patterson takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

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

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
32.1%
44%
23.8%

Scorers
Kevin Dickov 84 (p)
Billy Patterson 87
Jakob Wesselmann 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Patterson of Cordoba

Match Ratings
1.Jose Caminero (GK)
7
2.Anton Schwabl (DEF)
8
3.Eric Appiah (DEF)
6
4.Robert Beckham (DEF)
6
5.Ger Lucius (DEF)
6
6.Billy Patterson (MID)goal scored
9
7.Rui Lopes (MID)
8
8.Helder Jardim (MID)
7
9.Fabio Guastalvino (ATT)
6
10.Fabio Mary (ATT)
7
11.Kevin Dickov (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Mariano Nesta (MID)
0
13.Dean Evans (MID)
0
14.Ruel Matthews (ATT)
0

1.Eric Ahrens (GK)
8
2.Orlando Langerak (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Roberts (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Romarin Goussé (DEF)
6
5.Claude Ouédec (DEF)
7
6.Miguel Almeida (MID)
7
7.Dayo Brevi (MID)
7
8.Guillermo Medina (MID)
7
9.Gary Greig (ATT)
8
10.Scott Wise (ATT)
6
11.Jakob Wesselmann (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ivan Galadames (MID)
0
13.Stefan Palumbo (MID)
0
14.Rigobert Song (MID)
0