Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 18,543 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Pardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique Pardo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cordoba kick off!
2.05
0-0Boudewijn Hansma threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.33
0-0Salvador Amador flicks a high pass forward. Sven Buchwald controls it well on his chest. Sven Buchwald brings the ball forward. Sven Buchwald controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniel Martin through on goal. Daniel Martin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Pablo Vicente effortlessly gets down and covers it.
6.52
Boudewijn Hansma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Leon. Nicolas Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Verges. Victor Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.35
Michelangelo Peruzzi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Michelangelo Peruzzi hits a low pass to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin shoots from long range. Pablo Vicente comfortably gets down and covers it.
16.28
1-0Nicolas Leon sees Daniel Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.32
Jose Javier Guerrero advances with the ball. Jose Javier Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. With a superhuman jump, Nobu Akio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Pablo Vicente!
22.28
Michelangelo Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Leon controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Leon hits a low pass to Victor Verges. Victor Verges shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
27.57
1-0Nicolas Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Verges. Victor Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nobu Akio but he's offside!
28.13
Sven Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Verges. Victor Verges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.51
1-0Michelangelo Peruzzi threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Guerrero. Jose Javier Guerrero surges forward with the ball. Jose Javier Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Vicente who gathers it comfortably.
34.33
Jose Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas José Mari collects the pass. Nicolas José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Peruzzi.
39.23
Romero P. Vicente makes a strong solo run forward. Romero P. Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Hierro. Edmundo Hierro edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Edmundo Hierro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Hugo Alonso manages to gather it.
42.22
Nicolas Leon makes a probing pass to Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Andrade.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Levante UD start the second half!
49.07
1-0Nicolas José Mari comes in with a late challenge on Michelangelo Peruzzi. The referee calls over Nicolas José Mari and shows him a yellow card! Michelangelo Peruzzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.43
Adolfo Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Verges. Victor Verges whips in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Pablo Vicente had no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
54.34
Adolfo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Pablo Vicente. Excellent save.
55.47
2-0Salvador Amador clumsily knocks into Nicolas José Mari. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.43
Sven Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
63.17
Jose Herrera clumsily knocks into Sven Buchwald. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Buchwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.35
Michelangelo Peruzzi comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Morales. Michelangelo Peruzzi is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Morales carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.40
Romero P. Vicente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera sees space and advances. Jose Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Alonso who gathers it comfortably.
73.42
Sven Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Guerrero Lopez.
77.11
2-0Levante UD have made 3 substitutions with Pablo Marquez replacing Boudewijn Hansma, Craig Cooke replacing Adolfo Guardiola and George Van Der Gouw replacing Nobu Akio .Cordoba have made 3 substitutions with Albert Pichichi replacing Romero P. Vicente, Rui Faria replacing Jose Herrera and Frederico Munoz replacing Nicolas José Mari .
78.17
Victor Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Castillo. Juan-Carlos Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Hierro. Edmundo Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.57
Nicolas Leon plays the ball forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Fadel Levet flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Munoz. Frederico Munoz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Hugo Alonso gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nobu Akio 16, 51 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
6
2. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
7
3. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
4. Salvador Amador (DEF)
5
5. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
7
6. Sven Buchwald (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Leon (MID)
7
8. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
6
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Martin (ATT)
7
11. Nobu Akio (ATT)
9
12. Pablo Marquez (DEF)
6
13. Craig Cooke (MID)
6
14. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
6
1. Pablo Vicente (GK)
8
2. Kristinn Ingi Lárusson (DEF)
6
3. Gaspar Andrade (DEF)
6
4. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Romero P. Vicente (DEF)
6
6. Fadel Levet (MID)
6
7. Jose Herrera (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Castillo (MID)
6
9. Edmundo Hierro (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Morales (ATT)
6
11. Nicolas José Mari (ATT)
5
12. Albert Pichichi (MID)
6
13. Rui Faria (MID)
6
14. Frederico Munoz (GK)
6