Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 19,375 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cordoba get the match underway!
4.19
0-1Billy Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gainza. Roberto Gainza advances with the ball. Roberto Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Bas Senden had no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
22.35
0-1Martin Arveladze hacks Romero P. Hernandez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Hernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.17
0-1Roberto Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.55
0-1Roberto Gainza catches Shota Keller on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Gainza and warns him to calm down! Shota Keller stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.08
Daniel Jardim knocks the ball forward to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Roberto Caballero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.15
Fabian N. Jörgensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Keller. Shota Keller makes a probing pass to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze directs the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Arveladze scores for Cordoba!!
38.01
2-1Alfredo Suarez passes the ball forward to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Roberto Caballero manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.33
2-1Billy Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Jardim. The referee calls over Billy Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Jardim runs off the knock.
54.49
2-1Craig McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.22
Craig McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Ibanez. Ricardo Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Bas Senden.
66.28
Claudio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Barrett. Aaron Barrett goes all the way! Aaron Barrett takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.12
Frederico Flores makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Flores makes a simple pass to Barry Caluwé. Barry Caluwé shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.18
Claudio Ruiz makes a simple pass to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Barrett. Aaron Barrett is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.58
Shota Keller knocks the ball forward to Aaron Barrett. Aaron Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Roberto Caballero easily smothers it.
79.44
Cordoba are easily keeping Athletic Club Bilbao at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%
Scorers