Match Report


CordobaCordoba     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo55
G
1
G
46Gavin McCoistG. McCoist
Pedro VidalP. Vidal64
D
2
D
59Mauricio CarrascoM. Carrasco
Frederico MarcosF. Marcos55
D
3
D
58Oliver BreitnerO. Breitner
Victor SanzV. Sanz52
D
captain4
D
53Frederico Del SolF. Del Sol
Albert CabreraA. Cabrera65
M
5
D
53Rodolfo CamposR. Campos
Alejandro FarinosA. Farinos58
M
6
M
54Guglielmo GaravelliG. Garavelli
Felipe MarcelinoF. Marcelino56
M
7captain
M
53Oscar CalvoO. Calvo
Julian VergesJ. Verges55
M
8
M
53Enrique MarcelinoE. Marcelino
Paulo AlmeidaP. Almeida55
A
9
M
52Pablo CruzP. Cruz
Felipe FuentesF. Fuentes55
A
10
A
60Benito LiveraniB. Liverani
Paul MccallP. Mccall51
A
11
A
58Michael OliverM. Oliver
 
Gavin GemmillG. Gemmill50
G
12
A
58Leonardo HelgueraL. Helguera
Adolfo PrietoA. Prieto49
M
13
D
52Frederico BarbosaF. Barbosa
Pedro CamineroP. Caminero49
A
14
D
52Ledley ThatcherL. Thatcher

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Valencia. A crowd of 11,939 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Crespo.


0.00
The first half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
4.49
Albert Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Felipe Fuentes. Felipe Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Carrasco.
8.58
Alejandro Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Verges. Julian Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Julian Verges. Oliver Breitner clumsily knocks into Julian Verges. Julian Verges appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
21.16
Benito Liverani catches Frederico Marcos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Marcos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Farinos plays the ball forward to Felipe Fuentes. Felipe Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.56
Felipe Marcelino makes a strong solo run forward. Felipe Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.02
Paulo Almeida hacks Guglielmo Garavelli from behind! Paulo Almeida is shown the yellow card! Guglielmo Garavelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.36
Frederico Del Sol takes the throw-in. Rodolfo Campos breaks forward. Rodolfo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver connects with a diving header. Andres Izquierdo gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.30
Albert Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Almeida who brings the ball under control. Paulo Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.41
Alejandro Farinos threads a neat ball through to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Campos.
42.42
Oliver Breitner passes the ball forward to Pablo Cruz. Pablo Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Sanz.
45.00
Pedro Vidal knocks the ball forward to Felipe Fuentes. Felipe Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gavin McCoist reads it well. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.03
Michael Oliver clumsily knocks into Victor Sanz. Michael Oliver is shown the yellow card! Victor Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.19
Pedro Vidal catches Enrique Marcelino on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.19
Free kick to Valencia just outside the area...
50.44
Michael Oliver calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
51.29
Alejandro Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
55.21
Victor Sanz makes a probing pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos knocks the ball forward to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paulo Almeida!
60.16
Cordoba have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Gemmill replacing Pedro Vidal and Adolfo Prieto replacing Felipe Marcelino .
63.31
Frederico Del Sol surges forward with the ball. Frederico Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
67.23
Rodolfo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Garavelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guglielmo Garavelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Liverani. Benito Liverani lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Victor Sanz catches Michael Oliver on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
71.11
Mauricio Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Marcelino. Enrique Marcelino passes the ball forward to Oscar Calvo. Oscar Calvo rushes past Frederico Marcos! Oscar Calvo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.27
Adolfo Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida plays a one-two with Paul Mccall and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Paulo Almeida provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.35
Enrique Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Cruz who takes it down. Pablo Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Victor Sanz is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
76.23
Corner kick to Valencia. Pablo Cruz plays it to the near post. Julian Verges reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
78.40
Pablo Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Sanz.
79.19
Alejandro Farinos comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Breitner. The referee brings Alejandro Farinos to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Breitner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.05
Frederico Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Calvo collects the pass. Oscar Calvo threads the ball through to Michael Oliver. Michael Oliver knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Benito Liverani is offside!
85.24
Gavin Gemmill makes a simple pass to Adolfo Prieto. Adolfo Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Felipe Fuentes runs straight at the defence! Felipe Fuentes takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
87.15
Enrique Marcelino hacks Albert Cabrera from behind! The referee warns Enrique Marcelino to calm down! Albert Cabrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.11
Adolfo Prieto makes a probing pass to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

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

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%

Scorers
Paulo Almeida 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Almeida of Cordoba

Match Ratings