Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 19,161 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba kick off!
4.51
Chris Hupkes makes a simple pass to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.11
Billy Patterson threads a neat ball through to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.58
Lennart Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Guastalvino collects the pass. Fabio Guastalvino cuts inside the box! Fabio Guastalvino takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
21.38
With some swift thinking, Billy Patterson plays the ball forward to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.39
Samuele Padalino barges into Cristiano Mendes. The referee calls over Samuele Padalino and shows him a yellow card! Cristiano Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.27
Chris Hupkes clumsily knocks into Billy Patterson. Chris Hupkes is given a warning by the referee! Billy Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.13
Albert Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes plays a scrappy one-two with Albert Aguilar and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Cristiano Mendes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.26
Albert Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.37
Albert Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Mendes collects the pass. Cristiano Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran tries a spectacular strike. Jose Caminero gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
42.06
Billy Patterson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ted-Kelton Laspalles who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
With great vision, Ole de Groot plays the ball forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Carmona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adolfo Duran cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Caminero smothers it!
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. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
49.01
Samuele Padalino hits a low pass to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes makes a simple pass, allowing Fabio Guastalvino to run into the box. Fabio Guastalvino comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.33
Albert Aguilar hacks Uwe Schulze from behind! The referee calls over Albert Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Uwe Schulze runs off the knock.
53.42
Vincenzo Milosevic hacks Thomas Charpennet from behind! Vincenzo Milosevic is shown the yellow card! Thomas Charpennet runs off the knock.
61.07
Anton Schwabl threads a neat ball through to Billy Patterson. Billy Patterson brings the ball forward. Billy Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Milosevic but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.23
Stephane Amoruso makes an attacking run forward. Stephane Amoruso runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Stephane Amoruso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Jose Caminero.
67.44
Stephane Amoruso flicks a high pass forward. Albert Aguilar collects the pass. Albert Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Julian Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Carmona shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
75.52
Julian Carmona clumsily knocks into Uwe Schulze. The referee calls over Julian Carmona and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Schulze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.34
Robert Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Vincenzo Milosevic. Vincenzo Milosevic whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Matthäus. Lennart Matthäus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cordoba!
89.23
Cristiano Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Billy Patterson. Cristiano Mendes is shown the yellow card! Billy Patterson runs off the knock.
90.00
Kevin Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Milosevic. Vincenzo Milosevic shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Ted-Kelton Laspalles.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45.9%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lennart Matthäus of Cordoba

Match Ratings
1.Jose Caminero (GK)
7
2.Uwe Schulze (DEF)
6
3.Anton Schwabl (DEF)
6
4.Robert Beckham (DEF)
6
5.Lennart Matthäus (MID)goal scored
8
6.Rui Lopes (MID)
6
7.Billy Patterson (MID)
8
8.Samuele Padalino (MID)yellow card
5
9.Fabio Guastalvino (ATT)
6
10.Vincenzo Milosevic (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Kevin Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ruel Matthews (ATT)
0
13.Mariano Nesta (MID)
0
14.Fabio Mary (ATT)
0