Match Report


CordobaCordoba     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Toke Jim Toke
Jose CamineroJ. Caminero74
G
1
G
79Samuel RamosS. Ramos
Robert BeckhamR. Beckham73
D
2
D
79Hugo VazquezH. Vazquez
Frederico PirriF. Pirri71
D
captain3captain
D
78Edmundo AlonsoE. Alonso
John Arne BragstadJ. Bragstad69
D
4
D
78Oliver LindemannO. Lindemann
Rui LopesR. Lopes83
M
5
D
79Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree
Alexis CarbajalA. Carbajal72
M
6
M
90Richard JamesR. James
Nick LoweN. Lowe71
M
7
M
91Frederico GuardiolaF. Guardiola
Billy PattersonB. Patterson70
M
8
M
85Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez
Kevin DickovK. Dickov72
A
9
A
80Victor José MariV. José Mari
Fabio GuastalvinoF. Guastalvino71
A
10
A
82Carlos Dario RamosC. Ramos
Fabio MaryF. Mary71
A
11
A
87Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja
 
Samuele PadalinoS. Padalino70
M
12
A
79Hugo LeonH. Leon
Lennart MatthäusL. Matthäus69
M
13
M
85Albert RuizA. Ruiz
Uwe SchulzeU. Schulze67
D
14
D
73Jose Fortes RomanJ. Roman

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,508 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
Cordoba kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
Richard James flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola plays a one-two with Carlos Dario Ramos and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Frederico Guardiola provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Jose Caminero reads it well. Well saved!
6.14
Hugo Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James. Richard James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jose Caminero!
9.04
Frederico Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Victor José Mari. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.35
Edmundo Alonso threads the ball through to Richard James. Richard James threads a neat ball through to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carlos Dario Ramos through on goal. Carlos Dario Ramos tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
15.02
Frederico Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes makes a simple pass to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
16.57
Fabio Mary comes in with a late challenge on Richard James. Fabio Mary is given a warning by the referee! Richard James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.00
Frederico Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Pirri is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Frederico Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.42
Mohammed Van Der Ree knocks the ball forward to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola passes the ball forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Jose Caminero keeps it out!
32.37
Oliver Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Arne Bragstad.
33.14
John Arne Bragstad barges into Carlos Dario Ramos. John Arne Bragstad is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Dario Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.47
Frederico Guardiola hits a low pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos makes a deft header. Jose Caminero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.38
Fabio Mary barges into Frederico Guardiola. Fabio Mary is warned by the referee again! Frederico Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.06
Alexis Carbajal makes an attacking run forward. Alexis Carbajal finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
47.29
Robert Beckham darts forward. Robert Beckham shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Samuel Ramos.
48.19
Alexis Carbajal takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Edmundo Alonso gets to the ball and clears it up field.
51.13
Edmundo Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Van Der Ree. With imagination, Mohammed Van Der Ree plays the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja finds some space and shoots from distance. Jose Caminero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.32
Roberto Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Caminero. Excellent save.
63.21
Tonci Vukoja passes the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James powers a header at goal. Jose Caminero gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
73.05
Tonci Vukoja hacks John Arne Bragstad from behind! The referee brings Tonci Vukoja to one side and gives him a warning! John Arne Bragstad gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.45
Richard James sees Roberto Gutierrez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Gutierrez brings the ball forward. Roberto Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.28
Richard James laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.55
Edmundo Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos runs straight at the defence! John Arne Bragstad catches Carlos Dario Ramos on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
83.59
Carlos Dario Ramos comes in with a late challenge on John Arne Bragstad. Carlos Dario Ramos is given a warning by the referee! John Arne Bragstad is taking some rough treatment out there!
85.41
Roberto Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. With a superhuman jump, Victor José Mari connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Fabio Mary.
86.42
Richard James takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Hugo Vazquez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Frederico Guardiola makes a simple pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James connects with a diving header. Jose Caminero gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Cordoba

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
12
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
24.2%
75.8%
Play Area
36.4%
42.4%
21.2%

Scorers
Victor José Mari 75
Tonci Vukoja 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Caminero of Cordoba

Match Ratings