Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 7,983 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Doherty.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Doherty.
0.00
Cordoba get the match underway!
3.35
Fernando Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Reyes. Gabriel Reyes threads the ball through to Eugenio Guerrero Lopez. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.01
Oscar Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeremy Jager who gathers it comfortably.
8.44
Pedro Pichichi runs up as Marc Atherton takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Pedro Pichichi sees Marco Quintero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Quintero flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Scarpa who takes it down. Sergio Scarpa lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Castro. With a superhuman jump, Vasco Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.01
Hugo Martinez makes a simple pass to Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Segarra.
14.47
Gabriel Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Zubizarreta collects the pass. Jose Zubizarreta rushes past Marc Atherton! Jose Zubizarreta tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.02
With vision, Marcos Kiko laces a through ball forward to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Vazquez shoots from outside the area. Jeremy Jager gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
18.36
Gabriel Reyes sees Miguel Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Atherton.
20.39
Stefan Grassadonia pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stefan Grassadonia makes a simple pass to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero Lopez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.44
Felipe Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.27
Felipe Helguera makes a probing pass to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.52
Eugenio Guerrero Lopez catches Marc Atherton on the ankles. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez is shown the yellow card! Marc Atherton stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.46
Gabriel Reyes hits a low pass to Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi edges inside the box! Diaw Mazzocchi tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
28.09
Vincenzo Brückner picks a pass forward to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jeremy Jager.
29.01
It's a corner kick. Hugo Martinez loops the ball in to towards the near post. Stefan Grassadonia chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
32.41
Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Mauricio Moya replacing Eugenio Guerrero Lopez .
34.48
Marco Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Castro collects the pass. Vasco Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jeremy Jager!
36.46
Felipe Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
40.56
Gabriel Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Velasco who brings the ball under control. Miguel Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Moya. Mauricio Moya jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva have changed their lineup with Julian Caballero replacing Ivan Caminero. The Mérida Unión Deportiva players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the second half!
48.07
Hugo Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jeremy Jager.
49.21
Hugo Martinez takes a quick corner, playing it short to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez knocks the ball into the box. Vincenzo Brückner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
51.44
Gabriel Reyes threads the ball through to Jose Zubizarreta. Jose Zubizarreta puts a great ball through but Miguel Velasco is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
53.49
Alejandro Segarra receives the ball from a throw-in from Stefan Grassadonia. Alejandro Segarra flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Reyes who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Reyes makes a simple pass to Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
57.02
Pedro Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Quintero. Marco Quintero hits a low pass to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.06
Julian Caballero knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Reyes. Gabriel Reyes knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Moya. Mauricio Moya tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.50
Alejandro Segarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Reyes. Gabriel Reyes threads a neat ball through to Diaw Mazzocchi. Diaw Mazzocchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Miguel Pichichi manages to keep it out.
65.22
Marco Quintero threads a neat ball through to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jeremy Jager manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.31
Marcos Kiko passes the ball forward to Hugo Martinez. Hugo Martinez flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro threads the ball through to Sergio Scarpa but he's offside!
72.29
Vincenzo Brückner hacks Gabriel Reyes from behind! The referee calls over Vincenzo Brückner and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Reyes runs off the knock.
73.45
Hugo Martinez threads the ball through to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho plays a one-two with Vasco Castro and advances towards the goal... Juan Camacho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.34
Cordoba have made a substitution with Romero P. Ferrer replacing Juan Camacho .Mérida Unión Deportiva have made a substitution with Adolfo Pastor replacing Felipe Helguera .
78.35
Adolfo Pastor barges into Pedro Pichichi. Adolfo Pastor is shown the yellow card! Pedro Pichichi runs off the knock.
79.56
Stefan Grassadonia flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pastor. Adolfo Pastor picks a pass forward to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Miguel Pichichi.
83.50
Hugo Martinez threads the ball through to Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.33
Adolfo Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Jose Zubizarreta who brings the ball under control. Jose Zubizarreta shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
87.48
Hugo Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Scarpa. Sergio Scarpa shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
8
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Zubizarreta of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
1. | Miguel Pichichi (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Pedro Pichichi (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Marcos Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Marc Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Oscar Vazquez (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Hugo Martinez (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Marco Quintero (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Vincenzo Brückner (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
9. | Sergio Scarpa (ATT) | 6 | |
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. | Jeremy Jager (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Fernando Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Stefan Grassadonia (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Ivan Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alejandro Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Felipe Helguera (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Gabriel Reyes (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Jose Zubizarreta (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
9. | Diaw Mazzocchi (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Miguel Velasco (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Eugenio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Julian Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Adolfo Pastor (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
14. | Mauricio Moya (DEF) | 6 |