Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play Udinese in this European Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Cordoba kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
Daniel Jardim hacks Jaouad Laurent from behind! Daniel Jardim is shown the yellow card! Jaouad Laurent runs off the knock.
4.00
Daniel Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Abbas. Micka‘l Abbas knocks the ball forward to Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bas Senden who gathers it comfortably.
6.41
Arturo Ramirez makes a simple pass to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Davidson.
12.53
Daniel Jardim knocks the ball forward to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.39
Ottavio Baldi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese threads the ball through to Giampaolo Citterio but he's offside!
26.59
Brian Bridge catches Gennaro Ferrarese on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Bridge and warns him to calm down! Gennaro Ferrarese runs off the knock.
28.11
Shota Keller threads the ball through to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head but Carl Bardon is on top of it.
30.12
Daniel Jardim advances with the ball. Daniel Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.42
Micka‘l Abbas hacks Shota Keller from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shota Keller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.26
Daniel Jardim makes a simple pass to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Udinese kick off!
47.31
Ottavio Baldi hacks Claudio Ruiz from behind! The referee calls over Ottavio Baldi and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Ruiz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.14
Alfredo Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Barrett. Aaron Barrett heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.03
Claudio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Arveladze. Martin Arveladze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.13
Gennaro Ferrarese hacks Alfredo Suarez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.50
Abel Marques lofts the ball long. Aaron Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.41
Udinese are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.03
Ottavio Baldi clumsily knocks into Claudio Ruiz. The referee calls over Ottavio Baldi and warns him to calm down! Claudio Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.33
Walter Gallo comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Jardim. Walter Gallo is shown the yellow card! Daniel Jardim runs off the knock.
81.08
Shota Keller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Bardon who gathers it comfortably.
87.30
Giampaolo Citterio clumsily knocks into Brian Bridge. The referee calls over Giampaolo Citterio and shows him a yellow card! Brian Bridge runs off the knock.
89.42
Walter Gallo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Ferrarese. Gennaro Ferrarese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo Citterio but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Abel Marques of Cordoba
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
6
Yellow Cards
1
5
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
27.1%
48.6%
24.3%