Match Report
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| Cordoba | Cordoba |  |  | Málaga | Málaga | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Victor Gainza | V. Gainza |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Sebastian Castro | S. Castro | |||||||||
| Daan Van Dijk | D. Van Dijk |  | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 80 |  | John Debes | J. Debes | |||||||||
| Alexander Röhner | A. Röhner |  | 56 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Felipe Pardo | F. Pardo | ||||||||
| Jose Javier Romero | J. Romero | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Mohamed Vencel | M. Vencel | |||||||||
| Arturo Farinos | A. Farinos | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 |  | Andre Faria | A. Faria | |||||||||
| Oliver Müller | O. Müller | | 70 | M | | 6 | | D | 50 | | Martin Herzog | M. Herzog | |||||||||
| Julian Marquez | J. Marquez | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Frederico Morales | F. Morales | |||||||||
| Pablo Crespo | P. Crespo | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Ivan Verges | I. Verges | |||||||||
| Roberto Soler | R. Soler | | 51 | M | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Albert Ferrer | A. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Mauricio Kiko | M. Kiko | | 66 | A | | 10 | | | A | 69 |  | Danny Howells | D. Howells | ||||||||
| Patricio Serrano | P. Serrano | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Fernando Pichichi | F. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Jose Velasco | J. Velasco | | 61 | G | | 12 | | G | 63 | | Antonio Caminero | A. Caminero | |||||||||
| Carlos Rubio | C. Rubio | | 54 | A | | 13 | | A | 63 | | Ricardo Medina | R. Medina | |||||||||
| Raffaele Mero | R. Mero |  | 51 | D | | 14 | | M | 62 | | Rodolfo Blanco | R. Blanco | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Málaga in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Marin.
0.00
0-0Cordoba get the match underway!
9.02
0-0Oliver Müller threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Serrano. Patricio Serrano directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Martin Herzog. Excellent block.
10.01
0-0Ivan Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Howells. Danny Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
15.12
John Debes takes it forward alone. John Debes takes it forward alone. John Debes whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Victor Gainza reads it well. Quality keeping!
18.25
0-0Pablo Crespo threads a neat ball through to Patricio Serrano. Patricio Serrano shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.41
0-0Málaga are dictating the run of play here today.
21.46
0-0Felipe Pardo threads the ball through to Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales makes a simple pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
22.08
0-0Ivan Verges hacks Julian Marquez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Marquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.05
Mohamed Vencel threads a neat ball through to Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
30.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Verges plays the ball forward to Danny Howells. Danny Howells knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.33
Mohamed Vencel volleys a long ball forward. Danny Howells knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.15
Julian Marquez surges forward with the ball. Julian Marquez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sebastian Castro manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba have changed their lineup with Raffaele Mero replacing Roberto Soler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
47.48
Andre Faria plays the ball forward to Ivan Verges. Ivan Verges sees space and advances. Ivan Verges controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Danny Howells through on goal. Danny Howells makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Victor Gainza!
49.27
0-0With great vision, Frederico Morales plays the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Danny Howells but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.27
Pablo Crespo sees Patricio Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Serrano shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
65.47
Julian Marquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Castro who gathers it comfortably.
69.15
0-0Arturo Farinos barges into Albert Ferrer. Arturo Farinos is given a warning by the referee! Albert Ferrer runs off the knock.
71.06
Julian Marquez threads a neat ball through to Raffaele Mero. Raffaele Mero finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.41
Ivan Verges passes the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi threads the ball through to Albert Ferrer but he's offside!
77.18
Andre Faria sweeps the ball long. Albert Ferrer rushes past Alexander Röhner! Albert Ferrer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Victor Gainza!
83.37
Mohamed Vencel takes it forward alone. Mohamed Vencel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
84.55
Ivan Verges makes a simple pass to Danny Howells. Danny Howells knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Andre Faria receives the ball from a throw-in from Martin Herzog. Andre Faria sees Ivan Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Verges passes the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Victor Gainza of Cordoba |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Victor Gainza (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Daan Van Dijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Röhner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Farinos (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Oliver Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Marquez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pablo Crespo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Roberto Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Kiko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patricio Serrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Velasco (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Rubio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raffaele Mero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Sebastian Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Debes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Felipe Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohamed Vencel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Andre Faria (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Martin Herzog (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Frederico Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivan Verges (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Albert Ferrer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Danny Howells (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Pichichi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Caminero (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodolfo Blanco (MID) | 0 | |