Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 15,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
2.01
1-0Alexis Carbajal kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes rushes past Miguel Alvarez! Rui Lopes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Martin Perez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.00
1-0Adolfo Gimenez clumsily knocks into Nick Lowe. The referee calls over Adolfo Gimenez and shows him a yellow card! Nick Lowe runs off the knock.
15.32
1-0Alexis Carbajal passes the ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Patterson. Billy Patterson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.48
Alexis Carbajal laces a through ball forward to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
21.12
Nick Lowe threads the ball through to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
26.46
27.36
Kevin Dickov makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dickov plays a one-two with Billy Patterson and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Kevin Dickov provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.09
2-0John Arne Bragstad flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Dickov who brings the ball under control. Kevin Dickov shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Martin Perez manages to gather it.
39.12
John Arne Bragstad makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Guastalvino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Guastalvino shoots from distance. Martin Perez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
44.53
Gabriel Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Gainza controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jose Caminero. Excellent save.
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. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cordoba kick off the second half!
53.57
Gabriel Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Caminero with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
60.29
2-1Rui Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.53
Oscar Vicente threads the ball through to Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
66.32
Gabriel Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Lorenzo collects the pass. Rodolfo Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Moya collects the pass. Alberto Moya shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.31
2-1Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Leonardo Barkero replacing Rodolfo Lorenzo .
81.58
Alexis Carbajal knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe rushes past Adolfo Gimenez! Nick Lowe rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Martin Perez had no chance!! Goal for Cordoba!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
17.4%
44.9%
37.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Lopes of Cordoba |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Caminero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Arne Bragstad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Schulze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rui Lopes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Alexis Carbajal (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nick Lowe (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Billy Patterson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Dickov (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Fabio Guastalvino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabio Mary (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samuele Padalino (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lennart Matthäus (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregorio Zamora (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Perez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Alvarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Gimenez (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Oscar Vicente (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Tafforeau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodolfo Lorenzo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Daniel Izquierdo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Lozano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |