Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Sporting Gijón. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
2.16
0-0Alejandro Pena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.14
0-0Stuart Ritchie makes a probing pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Van Nistelrooy but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.29
0-0Sporting Gijón are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.57
0-0Hauke Lindemann clumsily knocks into Pablo Morales. The referee calls over Hauke Lindemann and warns him to calm down! Pablo Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.55
Danny Mason passes the ball forward to Marcos Jimenez. Marcos Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira passes the ball forward but Jose Fortes Kiko is offside!
22.12
0-0Albert Torres comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Basler. The referee calls over Albert Torres and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Basler runs off the knock.
27.40
0-0Jose Helguera brings the ball forward. Jose Helguera finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.30
Marcos Jimenez catches Alejandro Pena on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcos Jimenez and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.18
Stuart Ritchie brings the ball forward. Stuart Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.23
Stuart Ritchie passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.28
Pablo Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.35
Renato Sánchez comes in with a late challenge on Christian Van Nistelrooy. Renato Sánchez is warned by the referee! Christian Van Nistelrooy runs off the knock.
42.35
Pablo Morales makes a probing pass to Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Blanco but the linesman indicates offside!
44.30
0-0Stuart Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy heads the ball goalwards but Alejandro Blanco is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
47.28
Jose Helguera advances with the ball. Jose Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Rodolfo Ramos is on top of it.
48.54
Stuart Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Basler.
51.03
Stuart Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Eilts.
59.32
1-0Pablo Morales makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Morales shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.12
Hauke Lindemann advances with the ball. Hauke Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.35
Nils Eilts kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Helguera. Jose Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.45
Stuart Ritchie sees space and advances. Stuart Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Uwe Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Pena. Alejandro Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres whips in a cross ball towards Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
29.9%
49.3%
20.9%
Scorers