Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 8,452 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Doherty.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Doherty.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off and get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Romano Verhoeven flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Perez who takes it down. Roberto Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez powers a header at goal but Pedro Pichichi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
12.40
0-0Gianmatteo De Sole plays the ball forward to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.23
0-0Miguel Del Sol receives the ball from a throw-in from Romano Verhoeven. Miguel Del Sol sees space and advances. Miguel Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Leon.
17.01
0-0Romano Verhoeven takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jose Soto steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
21.39
Pedro Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Marco Quintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Quintero flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Castro who brings the ball under control. Vasco Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.29
Eugenio Torres hits a low pass to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
28.47
0-1Gianmatteo De Sole passes the ball forward to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.36
0-1Hugo Martinez hacks Eugenio Torres from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Torres gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.58
0-1Romano Verhoeven comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Martinez. Romano Verhoeven is shown the yellow card! Hugo Martinez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Pedro Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Hugo Martinez. Hugo Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
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. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba kick off!
60.32
Marcos Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Perez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.33
Frederico Herrero threads a neat ball through to Miguel Del Sol. Miguel Del Sol makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
69.19
0-1Marco Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Castro collects the pass. Vasco Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.04
Gianmatteo De Sole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Pichichi.
77.37
0-1Cordoba have made a substitution with Alejandro Iglesias replacing Carlos Moreno .Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Sebastiano Galante replacing Miguel Del Sol .
78.44
Pedro Pichichi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Pedro Pichichi advances with the ball. Pedro Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
81.59
Gianmatteo De Sole flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.47
Tiago Jardim threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Soto.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
30.4%
47.8%
21.7%
Scorers
| Gilles Mendez 28, 82 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gilles Mendez of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Pichichi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marcos Kiko (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Jose Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Vazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Martinez (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Enrique Farinos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marco Quintero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carlos Moreno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vasco Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Morgan Pinato (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Romero P. Ferrer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Iglesias (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Torres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Felipe Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo De Sole (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romano Verhoeven (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Miguel Del Sol (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gilles Mendez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Roberto Perez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Caballero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Bravo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastiano Galante (ATT) | 6 | |