Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 18,684 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cordoba and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
9.36
Luis Saavedra flicks the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba plays a perfect one-two with Bunta Yamaguchi and rushes in on goal... Saidu A. Ikpeba takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Taka Fujita.
12.06
Diogo Velazquez makes a probing pass to Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Van Nistelrooy but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.10
Romero P. Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ivan Luna is on top of it.
26.20
Gabriel Marcelino hacks Quim Antunes from behind! Gabriel Marcelino is shown the yellow card! Quim Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.54
Gabriel Marcelino threads the ball through to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.41
Gabriel Marcelino passes the ball forward to Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina plays a perfect one-two with Christian Van Nistelrooy and rushes in on goal... Rafael Medina tries a spectacular strike. Ivan Luna easily smothers it.
40.29
Alonso Zamora catches Diogo Velazquez on the ankles. The referee calls over Alonso Zamora and warns him to calm down! Diogo Velazquez runs off the knock.
44.44
Romero P. Guardiola threads the ball through to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre Wome.
45.00
Romero P. Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy goes all the way! Christian Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Van Nistelrooy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
47.08
Romero P. Guardiola threads the ball through to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy goes all the way! Christian Van Nistelrooy shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Ivan Luna has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.01
Gabriel Marcelino sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Marcelino plays a perfect one-two with Elena Santos and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Marcelino takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ivan Luna!
54.22
Allan Conteh makes a simple pass to Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina goes all the way! Rafael Medina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Rafael Medina scores for Cordoba!!
59.35
Rafael Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes makes a probing pass to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba whips in a cross ball towards Bunta Yamaguchi. Bunta Yamaguchi powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.09
Pablo Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino makes a simple pass to Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina whips in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos powers a header at goal. Ivan Luna easily smothers it.
71.44
Bunta Yamaguchi comes in with a late challenge on Nordin Nilis. Bunta Yamaguchi is shown the yellow card! Nordin Nilis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.57
Pierre Wome deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.27
Tobias Basler flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Guardiola. Romero P. Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Santos. Elena Santos shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.13
Allan Conteh passes the ball forward to Diogo Velazquez. Diogo Velazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina threads the ball through to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ivan Luna!
81.36
Quim Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Taka Fujita easily picks it out of the air!
84.34
Diogo Velazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.33
Úlfar Illugason sees space and advances. Úlfar Illugason makes a probing pass to Saidu A. Ikpeba. Saidu A. Ikpeba finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.02
Romero P. Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Santos. Elena Santos goes all the way! Elena Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ivan Luna manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Christian Van Nistelrooy of Cordoba
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
26.3%
42.1%
31.6%