Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the first half underway!
3.39
0-0Johny Herve makes a probing pass to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Andres. Francisco Andres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edern Madar easily smothers it.
6.38
0-0Guillermo Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.38
Ernesto Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Arturo Lozano manages to gather it comfortably.
12.42
0-0Fernando Nascimento hacks Fernando Espinoza from behind! The referee calls over Fernando Nascimento and warns him to calm down! Fernando Espinoza runs off the knock.
12.42
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.45
0-0Artur Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.03
0-1Kwami Pericard flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Arturo Lozano had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
18.58
Francisco Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tryggvi Sigfússon. Tryggvi Sigfússon shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.02
Fernando Espinoza barges into Giovanni Zanetti. Fernando Espinoza is given a warning by the referee! Giovanni Zanetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.46
Sebastian Galadames threads the ball through to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Andres. Francisco Andres shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.44
Jose Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Vega.
38.26
Thomas Velez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Espinoza.
40.41
Claudio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Tryggvi Sigfússon. Tryggvi Sigfússon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.23
Felipe Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Velez. Thomas Velez surges forward with the ball. Thomas Velez whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Cordoba start the second half!
49.02
Felipe Vega sweeps the ball long. Giovanni Zanetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
51.18
Fernando Espinoza surges forward with the ball. Fernando Espinoza makes a probing pass to Tryggvi Sigfússon. Tryggvi Sigfússon whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.24
Fernando Espinoza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Andres. Francisco Andres shoots from distance but Edern Madar is on top of it.
55.20
Francisco Ortiz threads the ball through to Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Andres. Francisco Andres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Edern Madar had no chance!! Goal for Cordoba!
63.25
Claudio Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Vega.
65.20
1-2Ernesto Marin hacks Claudio Ruiz from behind! The referee calls over Ernesto Marin and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.52
Felipe Vega makes a simple pass to Thomas Velez. Thomas Velez kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
79.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.00
Clive Bloomer threads the ball through to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma makes a simple pass to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.08
Kwami Pericard catches Jose Carrasco on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Jose Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Breyer. Jonas Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Andres. Francisco Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Andres scores for Cordoba!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
31%
40.8%
28.2%
Scorers
| Francisco Andres 55, 90 | Giovanni Zanetti 15, 44 |