Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Lleida. A crowd of 13,774 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lleida appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Sanz.


0.00
Lleida kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
Frederico Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Albert Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Cabrera decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Cabrera shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
9.38
Scott Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold puts a great ball through. Juan Soler runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.23
Marcos Soler flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Soler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Soler advances with the ball. Leonardo Soler shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.45
Leonardo Soler brings the ball forward. Leonardo Soler knocks the ball forward to Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Izquierdo who gathers it comfortably.
20.44
Scott Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Arturo Gonzalez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.20
Alejandro Farinos makes a simple pass to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Cortes comfortably smothers it!
32.41
Scott Meiklejohn takes a quick throw-in, which Jose Cano takes on the chest. Jose Cano flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Gonzalez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
34.21
Arturo Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Juan Soler. Juan Soler whips in a cross ball towards Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andres Izquierdo manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.32
Enrique Sanz sees Marcos Soler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Soler threads a neat ball through to Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gonzalez but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Victor Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Almeida who brings the ball under control. Paulo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Lleida also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
47.45
Marcos Soler breaks forward. Marcos Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gonzalez. Arturo Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Cano. Jose Cano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.39
Paul Mccall clumsily knocks into Leonardo Soler. Paul Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.11
Marcos Soler hacks Felipe Marcelino from behind! The referee warns Marcos Soler to calm down! Felipe Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.50
Pedro Vidal sees Julian Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Verges flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Almeida collects the pass. Paulo Almeida advances inside the box! Paulo Almeida comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Oscar Cortes. Excellent save.
60.10
Cordoba have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Gemmill replacing Pedro Vidal and Adolfo Prieto replacing Felipe Marcelino .
61.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Marcos plays the ball forward to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Fuentes. Felipe Fuentes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Oscar Cortes!
63.31
Leonardo Soler makes a simple pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.38
Jose Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold runs straight at the defence! Lars Arnold makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Andres Izquierdo!
77.42
Juan Soler flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Gonzalez shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.15
Enrique Sanz hits a low pass to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Andres Izquierdo!
89.54
Lleida are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andres Izquierdo of Cordoba

Match Ratings
1.Andres Izquierdo (GK)
9
2.Pedro Vidal (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Marcos (DEF)
6
4.Victor Sanz (DEF)
6
5.Albert Cabrera (MID)
7
6.Alejandro Farinos (MID)
6
7.Felipe Marcelino (MID)
6
8.Julian Verges (MID)
6
9.Paulo Almeida (ATT)
7
10.Felipe Fuentes (ATT)
6
11.Paul Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Gemmill (GK)
6
13.Adolfo Prieto (MID)
6
14.Pedro Caminero (ATT)
0

1.Oscar Cortes (GK)
8
2.Gabriel José Mari (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Soler (DEF)
7
4.Enrique Sanz (DEF)
7
5.Leonardo Soler (DEF)
8
6.Juan Morales (MID)
6
7.Scott Meiklejohn (MID)
8
8.Juan Soler (MID)
7
9.Jose Cano (MID)
6
10.Lars Arnold (ATT)
8
11.Arturo Gonzalez (ATT)
7
 
12.Cleto Zambrotta (ATT)
0
13.Mark Young (ATT)
0
14.Pablo Butragueno (GK)
0