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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 8,782 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Caballero.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the match underway!
8.08
Benedetto Gelsi powers a long ball forward. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Duran. Luis Duran heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Marcos Kiko. That should have been a goal!
9.12
Vincenzo Brückner takes the throw-in. Oscar Vazquez passes the ball forward to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Jose Blanco.
10.21
Ricardo Gento catches Marco Quintero on the ankles. The referee warns Ricardo Gento to calm down! Marco Quintero runs off the knock.
12.20
Benedetto Gelsi flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Pastor who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.09
Jose Javier Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Duran. Luis Duran knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Luis Carvalho is offside!
22.14
Vincenzo Brückner makes a simple pass to Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.33
Without breaking stride, Jose Javier Pastor plays the ball forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell whips in a cross ball towards Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
28.40
Marco Quintero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.43
Jose Javier Pastor barges into Marco Quintero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Quintero stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.22
Marc Atherton plays the ball forward to Marco Quintero. Marco Quintero knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Jose Blanco as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.47
Corner kick to Cordoba. Hugo Martinez plays it to the near post. Jose Blanco scoops up the ball.
36.35
Paul Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor who takes it down. Jose Javier Pastor threads a neat ball through to Luis Duran. Luis Duran cuts inside the box! Luis Duran side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
40.34
Alec Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Luis Duran who takes it down. Luis Duran shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
42.33
Alec Davidson catches Hugo Martinez on the ankles. Alec Davidson is shown the yellow card! Hugo Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.35
Ricardo Gento threads the ball through to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid kick off!
47.40
Daniele Duberry makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento knocks the ball forward to Luis Duran. Luis Duran shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.01
Hugo Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Martinez shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
59.24
Sergio Scarpa comes in with a late challenge on Paul Inglis. Sergio Scarpa is shown the yellow card! Paul Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.41
Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Rodolfo Di Meglio replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Gianni Correa replacing Alec Davidson .
63.44
Daniel Powell clumsily knocks into Marcos Kiko. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.39
Gianni Correa flicks a high pass forward. Luis Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Miguel Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.37
Ricardo Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Pichichi smothers it!
75.17
Rodolfo Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.20
Cordoba have made a substitution with Romero P. Ferrer replacing Juan Camacho .
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30%
47.1%
22.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Powell of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Pichichi (GK)
7
2.Pedro Pichichi (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Kiko (DEF)
7
4.Marc Atherton (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Vazquez (MID)
7
6.Hugo Martinez (MID)
7
7.Marco Quintero (MID)
6
8.Vincenzo Brückner (MID)
6
9.Sergio Scarpa (ATT)yellow card
4
10.Juan Camacho (ATT)
6
11.Vasco Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Morgan Pinato (ATT)
0
13.Rafael Leon (GK)
0
14.Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6

1.Jose Blanco (GK)
8
2.Daniele Duberry (DEF)
6
3.Paul Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Benedetto Gelsi (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Gimenez (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Gento (MID)
7
7.Jose Javier Pastor (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alec Davidson (MID)yellow card
5
9.Luis Carvalho (ATT)
7
10.Daniel Powell (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Luis Duran (ATT)
7
 
12.Rodolfo Di Meglio (GK)
6
13.Gianni Correa (DEF)
6
14.Sebastian Alonso (MID)
0