Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 17,049 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cordoba get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Samuel Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey threads a neat ball through to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.31
0-0Alexis Carbajal flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino who takes it down. Fabio Guastalvino shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Daniel José Mari. Excellent save.
10.57
0-1Patricio Rey makes a beautiful solo run. Patricio Rey plays a scrappy one-two with Abdelmalek Arribagé and advances towards the goal... Patricio Rey rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jose Caminero had no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
14.23
John Arne Bragstad threads the ball through to Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe decides to run forward with the ball. Nick Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.51
John Arne Bragstad flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Lopes passes the ball forward to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Daniel José Mari gets down and covers it.
16.38
Nick Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes advances inside the box! Rui Lopes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniel José Mari effortlessly smothers it!
18.04
Rui Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary cuts inside the box! Fabio Mary takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.27
Patricio Rey sees Rafael Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Ibanez runs straight at the defence! Rafael Ibanez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Caminero manages to gather it.
22.11
1-1Alexis Carbajal flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Mary who gracefully takes it down. Fabio Mary lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Luis Delgado. That should have been a goal!
24.16
1-1Omer Carlton catches Fabio Guastalvino on the ankles. The referee warns Omer Carlton to calm down! Fabio Guastalvino runs off the knock.
26.11
John Arne Bragstad flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lopes collects the pass. Rui Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Luis Delgado. That should have been a goal!
28.15
Alexis Carbajal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino makes a simple pass, allowing Kevin Dickov to run into the box. Kevin Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniel José Mari effortlessly smothers it!
32.13
Patricio Rey darts forward. Patricio Rey shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.13
1-1Abdelmalek Arribagé makes a simple pass to Guillermo Velasco. Guillermo Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.42
Edgar Varela flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Arribagé controls it well on his chest. Abdelmalek Arribagé finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
1-1Robert Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexis Carbajal. Alexis Carbajal darts forward. Alexis Carbajal passes the ball forward but Kevin Dickov is offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Union Las Palmas kicking off!
47.28
Rafael Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Arribagé. Abdelmalek Arribagé shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
48.58
Patricio Rey threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jose Caminero manages to gather it.
49.28
1-1Cordoba are in full control of this game.
61.28
Alexis Carbajal makes a probing pass to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.44
Nick Lowe flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino who takes it down. Fabio Guastalvino plays a one-two with Kevin Dickov and advances towards the goal... Fabio Guastalvino strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Daniel José Mari!
69.22
Kevin Dickov catches Brian Gilchrist on the ankles. The referee warns Kevin Dickov to calm down! Brian Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.24
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.38
Abdelmalek Arribagé makes a simple pass to Guillermo Velasco. Guillermo Velasco shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.24
1-1Alexis Carbajal barges into Patricio Rey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.18
Guillermo Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Varela who brings the ball under control. Edgar Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.23
Nick Lowe sees Fabio Guastalvino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Guastalvino knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
89.33
Alexis Carbajal makes a beautiful solo run. Alexis Carbajal skips past Brian Gilchrist! Some silky footwork from Alexis Carbajal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%
Scorers
| Fabio Mary 18 | Patricio Rey 11 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Rey of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Caminero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Pirri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Arne Bragstad (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rui Lopes (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alexis Carbajal (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Nick Lowe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy Patterson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabio Guastalvino (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Fabio Mary (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Samuele Padalino (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lennart Matthäus (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Uwe Schulze (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel José Mari (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Samuel Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Omer Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patricio Rey (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Guillermo Velasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Steve Maclean (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Munoz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Calvo (GK) | 0 | |