Match Report
| CD Badajoz | CD Badajoz |  |  | Cordoba | Cordoba | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Claudio Martin | C. Martin |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Andres Izquierdo | A. Izquierdo | |||||||||
| Liam Cort | L. Cort |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Dario Bortoluzzi | D. Bortoluzzi | |||||||||
| Rafael Ramos | R. Ramos |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Pedro Vidal | P. Vidal | |||||||||
| Eduardo Santos | E. Santos | | 59 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 57 | | Gregorio Ortega | G. Ortega | ||||||||
| Albert Ortega | A. Ortega | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Alejandro Farinos | A. Farinos | |||||||||
| Maxence Ouedec | M. Ouedec |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 |  | Steffen Birkwald | S. Birkwald | |||||||||
| Felipe Ortega | F. Ortega | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Julian Verges | J. Verges | |||||||||
| Mitchell Roy | M. Roy |  | 48 | M | | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Roberto Jimenez | R. Jimenez | ||||||||
| Rodolfo Zubizarreta | R. Zubizarreta | | 47 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Attilio Frezzolini | A. Frezzolini | |||||||||
| James Benjamin | J. Benjamin | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Paulo Almeida | P. Almeida | |||||||||
| Ralph Newby | R. Newby | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Ricardo Helguera | R. Helguera | |||||||||
| Oscar Jimenez | O. Jimenez | | 55 | D | | 12 | | D | 54 | | Victor Sanz | V. Sanz | |||||||||
| Adolfo Torres | A. Torres | | 54 | D | | 13 | | G | 50 |  | Gavin Gemmill | G. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Nicolas Garrido | N. Garrido | | 46 | G | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Alberto Santos | A. Santos | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 11,593 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Sanz.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Sanz.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the match underway!
4.49
0-0Dario Bortoluzzi flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Ortega controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Attilio Frezzolini collects the pass. Attilio Frezzolini edges inside the box! Attilio Frezzolini takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
6.18
0-0Ricardo Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
10.39
0-0James Benjamin takes it forward alone. James Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dario Bortoluzzi.
15.24
0-0With a delightful solo run, Mitchell Roy stretches the opposition's defence. Mitchell Roy puts a great ball through. Ralph Newby runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.44
Mitchell Roy flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Newby who takes it down. Ralph Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.01
Dario Bortoluzzi threads a neat ball through to Pedro Vidal. Pedro Vidal makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Claudio Martin reads it well. Good save!
22.33
1-0Rodolfo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Newby who brings the ball under control. Ralph Newby whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Zubizarreta. Rodolfo Zubizarreta knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.33
Gregorio Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Birkwald who takes it down. Steffen Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.28
Mitchell Roy threads the ball through to James Benjamin. James Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.42
Pedro Vidal makes a probing pass to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Verges. Julian Verges plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Almeida and advances towards the goal... Julian Verges muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.57
Gregorio Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Ortega makes a probing pass to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Santos.
45.00
With some swift thinking, Roberto Jimenez plays the ball forward to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cordoba kicking off!
47.14
1-0Attilio Frezzolini catches Mitchell Roy on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mitchell Roy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.31
Dario Bortoluzzi flicks a high pass forward. Julian Verges collects the pass. Julian Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Claudio Martin manages to gather it.
49.14
Dario Bortoluzzi threads a neat ball through to Julian Verges. Julian Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Claudio Martin!
51.22
Gregorio Ortega sees space and advances. Gregorio Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Helguera. Ricardo Helguera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Cort.
54.28
Steffen Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini 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. Great save!
55.11
Rafael Ramos takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Liam Cort. Liam Cort flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Ortega who brings the ball under control. Felipe Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Newby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Newby threads the ball through into the box. James Benjamin tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
60.39
1-0Cordoba have made 2 substitutions with Victor Sanz replacing Dario Bortoluzzi and Gavin Gemmill replacing Julian Verges .
61.46
1-0Without breaking stride, Mitchell Roy plays the ball forward to James Benjamin. James Benjamin runs straight at the defence! James Benjamin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Victor Sanz!
63.35
Showing composure, Maxence Ouedec laces a through ball forward to James Benjamin. James Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Newby. Ralph Newby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Andres Izquierdo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.49
Alejandro Farinos makes a simple pass to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida plays a quick one-two with Gavin Gemmill and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Paulo Almeida provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Claudio Martin gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
67.53
Victor Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Claudio Martin manages to keep it out.
69.57
Steffen Birkwald makes a beautiful solo run. Steffen Birkwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.46
Alejandro Farinos plays the ball forward to Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Martin who gathers it comfortably.
73.25
Victor Sanz brings the ball forward. Victor Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Frezzolini. Attilio Frezzolini makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.06
Felipe Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Newby. Ralph Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Ortega.
77.10
Gavin Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Ramos. The referee calls over Gavin Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.12
Rodolfo Zubizarreta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodolfo Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Newby. Ralph Newby jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Andres Izquierdo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.25
Pedro Vidal hits a low pass to Gavin Gemmill. Gavin Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Helguera who gracefully takes it down. Ricardo Helguera knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Almeida. Paulo Almeida heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Steffen Birkwald makes a probing pass to Ricardo Helguera. Ricardo Helguera shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rodolfo Zubizarreta 22 Ralph Newby 63, 79 | Steffen Birkwald 70 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Claudio Martin (GK)
8
2. Liam Cort (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Ramos (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Santos (DEF)
6
5. Albert Ortega (DEF)
6
6. Maxence Ouedec (MID)
6
7. Felipe Ortega (MID)
6
8. Mitchell Roy (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Zubizarreta (MID)
8
10. James Benjamin (ATT)
7
11. Ralph Newby (ATT)
9
12. Oscar Jimenez (DEF)
0
13. Adolfo Torres (DEF)
0
14. Nicolas Garrido (GK)
0
1. Andres Izquierdo (GK)
6
2. Dario Bortoluzzi (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Vidal (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Ortega (DEF)
7
5. Alejandro Farinos (MID)
6
6. Steffen Birkwald (MID)
8
7. Julian Verges (MID)
6
8. Roberto Jimenez (MID)
6
9. Attilio Frezzolini (ATT)
6
10. Paulo Almeida (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Helguera (ATT)
6
12. Victor Sanz (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Gemmill (GK)
5
14. Alberto Santos (ATT)
0