Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Murcia. A crowd of 11,828 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cordoba and Murcia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Prieto.


0.00
Cordoba kick off and get the match underway!
6.12
Markus Eder makes a simple pass to Alberto Pascual. Alberto Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, John Midgley. John Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.26
With vision, Alberto Pascual laces a through ball forward to Mario Fonseca. Mario Fonseca makes a great pass forward. John Midgley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.06
Vittorio Bellucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk Dreef. Dirk Dreef controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.02
Jose Fortes Molowny plays the ball forward to Ricardo Moreno. With great vision, Ricardo Moreno plays the ball forward to Dirk Dreef. Dirk Dreef plays a one-two with Patricio Vila and rushes in on goal... Dirk Dreef side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
24.40
Ricardo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.43
Martin Moya knocks the ball forward to John Midgley. John Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.23
Daniel Del Sol flicks a high pass forward to John Midgley who brings the ball under control. John Midgley tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
Juan-Carlos Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Bellucci collects the pass. Vittorio Bellucci makes a simple pass to Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila shoots from 25 yards but Andres Arias reads it well. Fabulous stop!
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. Murcia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Murcia kick off!
47.07
Ricardo Moreno comes in with a late challenge on Martin Moya. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Moya stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.23
Martin Moya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Pascual. Alberto Pascual knocks the ball forward, putting John Midgley through on goal. John Midgley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.21
Ernesto Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Fonseca. Mario Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.48
Daniel Del Sol sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Del Sol brings the ball forward. Daniel Del Sol finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
54.08
Alberto Pascual darts forward. Alberto Pascual sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gregorio Del Sol gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
63.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.46
Dirk Dreef hacks Daniel Del Sol from behind! Dirk Dreef is warned by the referee! Daniel Del Sol runs off the knock.
71.21
Markus Eder makes a beautiful solo run. Markus Eder knocks in a cross ball towards John Midgley. John Midgley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.02
Juan Flores threads the ball through to Cesar Ribeiro. Cesar Ribeiro sees Mario Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Castro.
77.32
Vittorio Bellucci takes it forward alone. Vittorio Bellucci knocks in a cross ball towards Dirk Dreef. Dirk Dreef finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
78.30
Juan Flores threads the ball through to Cesar Ribeiro. Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. John Midgley controls it well on his chest. John Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Fonseca. Mario Fonseca connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
87.27
Markus Eder flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero plays the ball forward to Alberto Pascual. Alberto Pascual whips in a cross ball towards John Midgley. John Midgley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gregorio Del Sol picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.4%
26.6%
Play Area
25.3%
53.2%
21.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Pascual of Cordoba

Match Ratings