Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Compostela. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Compostela kick off the first half!
2.45
Gabriel Marcelino decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Zoumana Lachuer manages to gather it comfortably.
4.49
Gabriel Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.57
Guillermo Ortega threads the ball through to Elena Carcedo. Elena Carcedo threads the ball through to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Lozano.
14.46
Jose Perez makes a probing pass to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri goes all the way! Jose Pirri takes a shot at goal. Alejandro Blanco easily smothers it.
30.46
Rafael Butragueno clumsily knocks into Samuel Teixeira. The referee calls over Rafael Butragueno and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.19
Julian Pardo takes it forward alone. Julian Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alejandro Blanco easily picks it out of the air!
36.03
Jose Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.05
Ricardo Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Helguera. Ricardo Menendez is warned by the referee! Jose Helguera carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.53
Rafael Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Jose Perez. Jose Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Vila. Arturo Vila flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Cordoba start the second half!
47.12
Pablo Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Marcelino plays a perfect one-two with Samuel Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Marcelino shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.09
Renato Sánchez knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino advances with the ball. Gabriel Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
60.37
Pablo Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.53
Ricardo Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Vila. Arturo Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Lozano.
63.24
Nicolas Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Elena Carcedo. Elena Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renato Sánchez.
67.56
Julian Pardo threads the ball through to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri goes all the way! Jose Pirri shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
73.11
Jose Helguera makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Zoumana Lachuer had no chance!! Goal for Cordoba!
77.03
Gabriel Marcelino catches Elena Carcedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriel Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Elena Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.03
Cordoba are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.13
Ricardo Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Helguera. Ricardo Menendez is given another warning by the referee! Jose Helguera runs off the knock.
85.42
Gabriel Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko goes all the way! Jose Fortes Kiko tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Marcelino of Cordoba
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
25.3%
49.3%
25.3%