Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     CordobaCordoba
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pablo GentoP. Gento51
G
1captain
G
69Miguel PichichiM. Pichichi
Roberto MedinaR. Medina59
D
2
D
59Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi
Hugo RamirezH. Ramirez59
D
3
D
53Marcos KikoM. Kiko
Luis MartinezL. Martinez53
D
4
D
46Marc AthertonM. Atherton
Robert KingR. King49
D
5
M
68Oscar VazquezO. Vazquez
Rafael VicenteR. Vicente76
M
captain6
M
60Marco QuinteroM. Quintero
Alexandre MarquesA. Marques61
M
7
M
57Vincenzo BrücknerV. Brückner
Francisco ButraguenoF. Butragueno51
M
8
M
53Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
Hugo SegarraH. Segarra50
M
9
A
61Sergio ScarpaS. Scarpa
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn70
A
10
A
56Juan CamachoJ. Camacho
Gregorio CamachoG. Camacho69
A
11
A
55Vasco CastroV. Castro
 
Patricio LorenzoP. Lorenzo53
A
12
A
54Morgan PinatoM. Pinato
Nicolas ButraguenoN. Butragueno51
A
13
G
54Rafael LeonR. Leon
Ricardo VelascoR. Velasco50
A
14
M
53Alejandro IglesiasA. Iglesias

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 8,260 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Mora.


0.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
Pedro Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Brückner comfortably collects the pass. Vincenzo Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
4.39
Romero P. Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Medina.
9.14
Alexandre Marques threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.46
Luis Martinez hits a low pass to Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
24.44
Pedro Pichichi plays the ball forward to Marco Quintero. Marco Quintero threads a neat ball through to Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pablo Gento gets down and covers it.
26.35
Hugo Ramirez hits a low pass to Francisco Butragueno. Francisco Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Camacho easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Kiko.
27.53
Alexandre Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho advances inside the box! Gregorio Camacho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.27
Rafael Vicente makes a probing pass to Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho cuts inside the box! Gregorio Camacho shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.16
Romero P. Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.21
Rafael Vicente hits a low pass to Gregorio Camacho. Gregorio Camacho threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Miguel Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza have changed their lineup with Patricio Lorenzo replacing Hugo Ramirez. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cordoba start the second half!
47.16
Vincenzo Brückner hacks Alexandre Marques from behind! The referee warns Vincenzo Brückner to calm down! Alexandre Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.47
Vincenzo Brückner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincenzo Brückner shoots from distance but Pablo Gento reads it well. Nice save!
51.28
Alexandre Marques catches Marco Quintero on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexandre Marques and warns him to calm down! Marco Quintero runs off the knock.
55.48
Romero P. Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
57.45
Luis Martinez makes a probing pass to Rafael Vicente. With a delightful solo run, Rafael Vicente stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Vicente shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
59.22
Robert King passes the ball forward to Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexandre Marques shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
60.45
Real Zaragoza have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Butragueno replacing Hugo Segarra and Ricardo Velasco replacing Gregorio Camacho .
61.45
Vincenzo Brückner brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Brückner shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
66.47
Alexandre Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Velasco. Ricardo Velasco beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.27
Pedro Pichichi makes a probing pass to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.07
Marco Quintero receives the ball from a throw-in from Vincenzo Brückner. With vision, Marco Quintero laces a weighted ball forward to Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.24
Vincenzo Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Scarpa controls it well on his chest. Sergio Scarpa shoots from 20 yards. Pablo Gento effortlessly gets down and covers it.
77.21
Cordoba have made a substitution with Alejandro Iglesias replacing Juan Camacho .
81.21
Alexandre Marques threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Velasco. Ricardo Velasco makes a simple pass, allowing Alex Meiklejohn to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Alex Meiklejohn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Miguel Pichichi effortlessly gets down and covers it.
85.50
Alexandre Marques surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn powers a header at goal but somehow Miguel Pichichi manages to keep it out.
87.48
Patricio Lorenzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Butragueno. Francisco Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn collects the pass. Alex Meiklejohn rushes past Pedro Pichichi! Alex Meiklejohn strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.21
Francisco Butragueno runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Luis Martinez flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Marques who takes it down. Alexandre Marques takes it forward alone. Alexandre Marques whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Velasco. Ricardo Velasco directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Miguel Pichichi. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Cordoba
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
23%
47.1%
29.9%

Scorers
Gregorio Camacho 28
Alex Meiklejohn 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Camacho of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings