Match Report


Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie     CordobaCordoba
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael CamachoR. Camacho58
G
captain1
G
55Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo
Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno57
D
2
D
64Pedro VidalP. Vidal
Julian SanchezJ. Sanchez57
D
3
D
55Frederico MarcosF. Marcos
Tobias HerzogT. Herzog54
D
4captain
D
52Victor SanzV. Sanz
Eduardo FuentesE. Fuentes53
D
5
M
65Albert CabreraA. Cabrera
Romero P. Guerrero LopezR. Guerrero Lopez61
M
6
M
58Alejandro FarinosA. Farinos
Youssouf SarrY. Sarr60
M
7
M
56Felipe MarcelinoF. Marcelino
Enrique KikoE. Kiko55
M
8
M
55Julian VergesJ. Verges
Alberto NunezA. Nunez52
M
9
A
55Paulo AlmeidaP. Almeida
Gilles WatsonG. Watson64
A
10
A
55Felipe FuentesF. Fuentes
Daniel GonzalezD. Gonzalez63
A
11
A
51Paul MccallP. Mccall
 
Thomas LappaneseT. Lappanese62
A
12
G
50Gavin GemmillG. Gemmill
Gabriel GarridoG. Garrido59
A
13
M
49Adolfo PrietoA. Prieto
Aziz VildaA. Vilda59
A
14
A
49Pedro CamineroP. Caminero

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 12,503 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Sanz.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
2.39
Youssouf Sarr chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Andres Izquierdo had no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
9.24
Alejandro Farinos comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Kiko. The referee brings Alejandro Farinos to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Kiko grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.06
Victor Sanz surges forward with the ball. Victor Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino shoots from distance but it flies wide!
16.47
Julian Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
21.12
Youssouf Sarr comes in with a late challenge on Julian Verges. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.11
Pedro Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Nunez. The referee calls over Pedro Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.37
Enrique Kiko clumsily knocks into Felipe Marcelino. The referee warns Enrique Kiko to calm down! Felipe Marcelino runs off the knock.
27.55
Julian Verges changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Verges shoots from outside the area but Rafael Camacho is on top of it.
28.51
Youssouf Sarr makes a high pass forward. Alberto Nunez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alberto Nunez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daniel Gonzalez is offside!
30.45
Julian Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gonzalez collects the pass. Daniel Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Frederico Marcos and the loose ball is cleared up field.
34.27
Julian Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.11
Julian Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.19
Julian Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Guerrero Lopez. Romero P. Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson skips past Victor Sanz! Gilles Watson cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Victor Sanz barges into Youssouf Sarr. Victor Sanz is shown the yellow card! Youssouf Sarr stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Cordoba kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
Julian Verges decides to run forward with the ball. With vision, Julian Verges plays the ball forward to Felipe Fuentes. Felipe Fuentes shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
51.32
Rafael Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Youssouf Sarr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssouf Sarr makes a simple pass to Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.33
Cordoba have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Gemmill replacing Pedro Vidal and Adolfo Prieto replacing Felipe Marcelino .
66.47
Youssouf Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Watson threads a neat ball through to Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Albacete Balompie are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
69.26
Enrique Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Watson. Gilles Watson whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel Gonzalez rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.30
Felipe Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Butragueno. Felipe Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Rafael Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.42
Alejandro Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fuentes. Felipe Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.13
Julian Verges runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paulo Almeida scores for Cordoba!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Albacete Balompie

Cordoba
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
22.6%
48.4%
29%

Scorers
Gilles Watson 2
Paulo Almeida 38, 85

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

Match Ratings