Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Carlos Tartiere where Real Oviedo play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 12,342 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Oviedo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Ramirez.


0.00
Real Oviedo kick off!
2.32
Gregorio Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.52
Harvey Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.34
Victor Sanz picks a pass forward to Gregorio Ortega. Gregorio Ortega brings the ball forward. Gregorio Ortega shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
15.33
Dario Bortoluzzi pushes up the pitch. Dario Bortoluzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Peiro. Carlos Peiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.27
Pedro Aguilar makes a strong solo run forward. Pedro Aguilar makes a simple pass to Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
21.10
Gregorio Ortega receives the ball from a throw-in from Victor Sanz. With vision, Gregorio Ortega plays the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini beats his man to it with a header. Michele Mercier effortlessly punches it away to safety.
26.54
With great vision, Nicola C. Rivalta plays the ball forward to Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.13
Gregorio Ortega sees Julian Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Verges sees Roberto Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Jimenez plays a scrappy one-two with Attilio Frezzolini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Jimenez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.27
Alejandro Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Elena Ortega easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Ortega knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Harvey Kanu is offside!
40.44
Steffen Birkwald flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Peiro who brings the ball under control. Carlos Peiro shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Michele Mercier.
41.17
It's a corner kick. Julian Verges loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from Alejandro Farinos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Oviedo appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the second half underway!
47.14
Pedro Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Federico Cinetto controls it well on his chest. Federico Cinetto knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Andres Izquierdo is on top of it.
49.10
Victor Sanz threads a neat ball through to Dario Bortoluzzi. Dario Bortoluzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.56
Gregorio Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Peiro.
60.34
Cordoba have made 2 substitutions with Ricardo Helguera replacing Dario Bortoluzzi and Stuart Ritchie replacing Julian Verges .
65.17
Harvey Kanu knocks the ball forward to Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.17
Harvey Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Jack holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Jack whips in a cross ball towards Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.53
Ronnie Jack surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Jack knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Sanz.
73.30
Ronnie Jack makes a simple pass to Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto whips in a cross ball towards Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elena Ortega! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
81.14
Ronnie Jack chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andres Izquierdo reads it well. Well saved!
85.39
Victor Sanz makes a strong solo run forward. Victor Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cordoba!
90.00
Gregorio Ortega sees space and advances. Gregorio Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Ortega of Real Oviedo

Match Ratings