Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play Celta Vigo in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cordoba are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo start the match!
2.32
0-0Attilio Frezzolini comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Sanz. Attilio Frezzolini is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Sanz runs off the knock.
3.10
0-0Paul Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.05
0-0Alex Burley sees a break and surges forward. Alex Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Andres Izquierdo.
5.08
0-0It's a corner kick. Alberto Guardiola loops the ball over to the far post. Steffen Birkwald reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
9.23
Jose Javier Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Gutierrez. Sebastian Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Anton Babbel who takes it down. Anton Babbel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
10.53
Guillermo Sanz catches Attilio Frezzolini on the ankles. Guillermo Sanz is shown the yellow card! Attilio Frezzolini runs off the knock.
12.50
0-0Alex Burley threads a neat ball through to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho passes the ball forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Vidal.
14.53
Steffen Birkwald laces a through ball forward to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
15.51
Julian Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.26
Attilio Frezzolini makes a probing pass to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida shoots from long range. Luis Gainza gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
18.56
Paul Young chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Izquierdo who gathers it comfortably.
20.53
Dario Bortoluzzi knocks the ball forward to Julian Verges. With a delightful solo run, Julian Verges stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Verges shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
26.56
Pedro Vidal makes a probing pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Almeida collects the pass. Paulo Almeida shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Luis Gainza.
32.56
Julian Verges flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Almeida controls it well on his chest. Paulo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
33.54
Guillermo Sanz sees Bruno Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.33
0-0Guillermo Sanz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Sanz passes the ball forward but Anton Babbel is offside!
44.20
Steffen Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Pedro Vidal darts forward. Pedro Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cordoba are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cordoba appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the second half underway!
47.09
Pedro Vidal launches a long ball forward. Paulo Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Butragueno.
48.32
Alberto Guardiola makes a probing pass to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.28
Roberto Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
54.15
0-1Sebastian Peiro makes a simple pass to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.48
0-1Julian Verges flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Helguera controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Frezzolini. Sebastian Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
60.36
0-1Cordoba have made 2 substitutions with Victor Sanz replacing Dario Bortoluzzi and Alberto Santos replacing Julian Verges .
63.56
Paul Young barges into Alejandro Farinos. Paul Young is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Farinos runs off the knock.
65.47
0-1Paul Young catches Pedro Vidal on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Young and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Pedro Vidal grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.45
Pedro Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald flicks a high pass forward to Attilio Frezzolini who brings the ball under control. Attilio Frezzolini whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Helguera. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Helguera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
69.06
Steffen Birkwald brings the ball forward. Steffen Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.00
Alberto Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Izquierdo who gathers it comfortably.
72.38
Steffen Birkwald clumsily knocks into Anton Babbel. The referee calls over Steffen Birkwald and shows him a yellow card! Anton Babbel runs off the knock.
73.18
0-1Roberto Jimenez hacks Pedro Munoz from behind! Roberto Jimenez is warned by the referee! Pedro Munoz stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.07
Anton Babbel makes a probing pass to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Ortega.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andres Izquierdo (GK)
6
2. Dario Bortoluzzi (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Vidal (DEF)
7
4. Gregorio Ortega (DEF)
6
5. Alejandro Farinos (MID)
6
6. Steffen Birkwald (MID)
6
7. Julian Verges (MID)
6
8. Roberto Jimenez (MID)
6
9. Attilio Frezzolini (ATT)
5
10. Paulo Almeida (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Helguera (ATT)
6
12. Victor Sanz (DEF)
6
13. Alberto Santos (ATT)
6
14. Gavin Gemmill (GK)
0
1. Luis Gainza (GK)
6
2. Pedro Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Alex Burley (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Butragueno (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Gutierrez (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Sebastian Peiro (MID)
6
8. Paul Young (MID)
3
9. Guillermo Sanz (MID)
6
10. Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
7
11. Anton Babbel (ATT)
7
12. Marcello Boselli (GK)
0
13. Vincenzo Freund (MID)
0
14. Samir Haller (MID)
0