Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,713 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
6.39
Carlos Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Vila. Martin Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Galadames.
9.33
Edmundo Suarez brings the ball forward. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.55
Jose Javier Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Michel Anselmini. Michel Anselmini chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Vila. Martin Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Basler.
12.29
Vasco Costa makes a simple pass to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
18.34
Michel Anselmini passes the ball forward to Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.26
Jose Javier Diez makes a probing pass to Carlos Ortiz. Carlos Ortiz sees space and advances. Carlos Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.15
Jose Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Torres. Sebastian Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Medina but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.24
Vasco Costa sees a break and surges forward. Vasco Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Scholes but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.20
Michel Anselmini knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Galadames.
44.11
Danny Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Jimenez. Marcos Jimenez makes a simple pass to Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Lozano.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
55.58
Jose Helguera barges into Carlos Ortiz. The referee calls over Jose Helguera and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Ortiz runs off the knock.
59.43
Michel Anselmini passes the ball forward to Martin Vila. Martin Vila whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Scholes. Jacob Scholes powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
69.21
Edmundo Suarez threads the ball through to Martin Vila. Martin Vila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alejandro Blanco easily smothers it.
72.39
Gabriel Marcelino surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Marcelino shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
85.04
Gabriel Marcelino catches Carlos Ortiz on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriel Marcelino and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.55
Michel Anselmini surges forward with the ball. Michel Anselmini shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
Rodolfo Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Michel Anselmini. Michel Anselmini sees space and advances. Michel Anselmini shoots from 25 yards but Alejandro Blanco is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Michel Anselmini of Rayo Vallecano
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
30%
48.8%
21.2%