Match Report

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


0.00
Lleida kick off!
9.24
Edmundo Crespo hacks Jose Helguera from behind! Edmundo Crespo is warned by the referee! Jose Helguera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.38
Marcos Jimenez barges into Malte Polheim. Marcos Jimenez is shown the yellow card! Malte Polheim grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.54
Romero P. Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Malte Polheim. The referee calls over Romero P. Guardiola and shows him a yellow card! Malte Polheim is taking some rough treatment out there!
22.35
Romero P. Ruiz makes a simple pass to Edmundo Crespo. Edmundo Crespo makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Danny Van Gessel. Danny Van Gessel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.56
Marcos Jimenez clumsily knocks into Pedro Martinez. Marcos Jimenez is warned by the referee! Pedro Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.56
Lleida are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cordoba's defence.
27.01
Jose Helguera comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Herrera. Jose Helguera is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Herrera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.01
Lleida are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.54
Edmundo Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Van Gessel. Danny Van Gessel tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.21
Nils Eilts makes a probing pass to Jose Helguera. Jose Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.14
Renato Sánchez passes the ball forward to Jose Helguera. Jose Helguera threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.47
Renato Sánchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Helguera. Jose Helguera sees space and advances. Jose Helguera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.42
Nils Eilts brings the ball forward. Nils Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.50
Marcos Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
44.31
Danny Van Gessel barges into Nils Eilts. The referee calls over Danny Van Gessel and warns him to calm down! Nils Eilts runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Cordoba kick off!
53.22
Nils Eilts chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Guardiola. Romero P. Guardiola makes a simple pass to Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Blanco. Julian Blanco powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.40
Nils Eilts passes the ball forward to Marcos Jimenez. Marcos Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira goes all the way! Samuel Teixeira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.23
Martin Galadames takes it forward alone. Martin Galadames brings the ball forward. Martin Galadames makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Kiko but he's offside!
72.32
Edmundo Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Bert Van Rijswijk. Bert Van Rijswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.03
Danny Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Guardiola. Romero P. Guardiola threads the ball through to Samuel Teixeira. Samuel Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Blanco but he's offside!
75.40
Danny Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Helguera. Jose Helguera knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Kiko!
78.20
Romero P. Guardiola makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.49
Nils Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Guardiola. Romero P. Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Pedro Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Van Gessel. Danny Van Gessel knocks in a cross ball towards Bert Van Rijswijk. Bert Van Rijswijk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Kiko of Cordoba
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
25.3%
41.8%
32.9%