Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 19,405 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Cordoba are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cordoba get the match underway!
2.27
Matías Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Ortiz.
3.46
Romero P. Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez goes all the way! Miguel Sanchez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.14
Mauricio Carcedo sees a break and surges forward. Mauricio Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.56
Giorgio Brncic knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.43
Patricio Herrera threads the ball through to Carmelo Cinetto. Carmelo Cinetto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.31
Matías Vidal sees space and advances. Matías Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Antonio Prieto.
20.40
Mauricio Carcedo makes a probing pass to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.08
Romero P. Marcos threads the ball through to Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.53
Enrique Ortiz surges forward with the ball. Enrique Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez threads the ball through to Billy Glass. Billy Glass shoots from just inside the box but Gonzalo Almaguer is on top of it.
27.29
Matías Vidal threads the ball through to Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Sanchez but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.46
Enrique Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrera. Patricio Herrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
32.06
Mauricio Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.39
Marek Dudek knocks the ball forward to Matías Vidal. Matías Vidal takes it forward alone. Matías Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
36.42
Matías Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.01
Matías Vidal surges forward with the ball. Matías Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez heads the ball goalwards. Miguel Sanchez scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
47.08
Marek Dudek passes the ball forward to Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.57
Eduardo Fuentes barges into Mauricio Carcedo. The referee calls over Eduardo Fuentes and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Carcedo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.30
Enrique Ortiz passes the ball forward to Patricio Herrera. Patricio Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Cinetto. Carmelo Cinetto whips in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.22
Hugo Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Penneteau. Francis Penneteau kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez goes all the way! Antonio Gomez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gonzalo Almaguer is on top of it.
61.16
Romero P. Marcos catches Francis Penneteau on the ankles. The referee calls over Romero P. Marcos and warns him to calm down! Francis Penneteau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.38
Fernando Duran barges into Daniel Butragueno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Butragueno runs off the knock.
69.52
Matías Vidal surges forward with the ball. Matías Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Duran.
71.44
Mauricio Carcedo passes the ball forward to Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
73.08
Patricio Herrera clumsily knocks into Matías Vidal. The referee calls over Patricio Herrera and warns him to calm down! Matías Vidal runs off the knock.
75.34
Mauricio Carcedo makes a probing pass to Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.18
Marek Dudek takes it forward alone. Marek Dudek threads the ball through to Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.04
Romero P. Marcos takes it forward alone. Romero P. Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Antonio Prieto had no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
89.19
Victor Ortega sees space and advances. Victor Ortega knocks the ball forward to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Sanchez of Rayo Vallecano

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 27.3972602739726 vs 72.6027397260274
Play Area
Home team third: 38.36%, Midfield: 45.21%, Away team third: 16.44%

Scorers